16.01

The Employer shall continue to make reasonable provisions for the safety and health of its employees during the hours of their employment. It is agreed that both the Employer and the Association shall co-operate to the fullest extent possible in the prevention of accidents and in the reasonable promotion of safety and health of all employees. 

16.02

The Employer shall provide safety equipment and protective clothing where it requires that such shall be worn by its employees. 

16.03

The purchase of safety shoes or boots for on-the-job protection of the purchaser shall be subsidized as per the applicable practice in the ministry. 

16.04

VDT workstations shall be equipped with tables or stands for the terminal to permit it to be at a height appropriate to the circumstances of its use and the seating available for the operator. The chair provided shall have a seat which is adjustable in height, a back rest which is adjustable in height, and a foot rest where necessary to accommodate a particular operator. Where appropriate to the nature of the work, paper stands or work stands shall be provided. 

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