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Article 30release in writing.(h) If loading or unloading is required at an Employer controlled facility afterdaylight hours, sufficient lighting to allow <strong>the</strong> employees to safely perform <strong>the</strong>ir dutiesshall be furnished. In addition, if <strong>the</strong> facility is not under <strong>the</strong> Employer's direct control,<strong>the</strong> Employer shall take reasonable steps to attempt to ensure that adequate lighting isfurnished by <strong>the</strong> responsible party.(i) All vehicle walking surfaces and work areas, excluding loading skids, shall becoated with non-skid paint or surface coating. Such paint or surface coating shall beregularly maintained.(j) The Employer will ensure that drivers hauling used cars will have access to anaccurate height gauge at <strong>the</strong> loading facility or be provided with a height stick. TheEmployer will not be responsible for replacement of height sticks which it issues.Section 8.The <strong>National</strong> Joint Health and Safety Committee created by this Article shall meet andreview <strong>the</strong> health and safety aspects of interior dimensions of tractors, and <strong>the</strong>feasibility of compliance with SAE recommended practices relating to commercialvehicle equipment including, without limitation, recommended practices J941-E, J1052,J1521, J1522, J1516, J1517, and J1100. The Committee shall also review safetyconsiderations relating to proper steps, handholds, catwalks, hydraulically operatedskids, etc. to allow drivers to safely load and unload; problems with chains, cables andtie-down bars; problems related to windshield visibility; and <strong>the</strong> feasibility of equippingsleeper berths with air-ride or air-suspension foundation technology. The Committeeshall fur<strong>the</strong>r review safety considerations relating to feasibility of handrails and cableson headrack ramps, swing decks and upper decks of tractors and trailers. The <strong>National</strong>Joint Health and Safety Committee shall complete its review and report itsrecommendations to <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> Joint Arbitration Committee by January 3, 2004.If loading is required at an Employer controlled facility after daylight hours, sufficientlighting to safely perform duties shall be furnished.Section 9.Trailer Hand Brake Valves(a) Employers shall continue to install trailer hand brake valves in newlypurchased equipment consistent with <strong>the</strong> automobile transporter industry practice.that:(b) The Employers reserve <strong>the</strong> right to alter this policy with notice at such time72

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