Siksika Health Services Collective Agreement 2023-2026

Article 40: Workplace, Health, Safety and Wellness

1. By appointment made in writing at least one (1) working day in advance, an Employee may view their personnel file. Upon request, an Employee shall be given a copy of requested documents from their file.
2. Required safety equipment, devices, and training will be provided where necessary by the Employer.
3. The Employer shall establish a Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee which shall be composed of representatives of the Employer and at least three (3) two (2) Employee representatives appointed by the Union and may include representatives of other Employee groups.
4. The Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall meet monthly at a mutually acceptable hour and date. A co-chairperson(s) may call a special meeting of this Committee to deal with urgent matters and shall meet within ten (10) days of an event, such as a serious workplace injury, work refusal, or other matter that requires the Committee’s attention under OHS legislation.
5. The applicable rate of pay shall be paid to an Employee representative for time spent in preparing for and in attendance at a meeting and completing duties of this Committee.
6. The "Rules of Procedure” and terms of reference of the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall be agreed upon by the Union, Employer, and other
   Employee groups. The Employee representatives of the Union may request the attendance of guest(s) at a Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee meeting(s), and this shall not be unreasonably denied.
7. The Committee shall consider such matters as occupational health and safety.
8. The Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee shall also consider measures necessary to protect the security of each Employee on the Employer's premises and may make recommendations to the Employer in that regard.
9. No Employee shall be expected to operate equipment, administer drugs or use any new technique until trained in that particular procedure or technique. An Employee may, during the training period, administer, use or operate as stated above under direct supervision of a qualified Employee.