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National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement For the Period ...

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Article 30Any alleged violation of <strong>the</strong> above requirements shall not be cause for refusal of <strong>the</strong>equipment, but shall be reported to <strong>the</strong> Employer and <strong>the</strong> Local Union and, if notcorrected promptly, be subject to <strong>the</strong> grievance procedure.Section 11.SkidsRecognizing that employees in this industry are obligated to utilize skids as an essentialpart of <strong>the</strong>ir duties, it is appropriate that <strong>the</strong> Employers purchase and maintain skidswhich can be used as safely as possible.(a) The Employer will purchase and maintain skids of light-weight (i.e., aluminumor composite) material. Any needed repairs will be promptly made by <strong>the</strong> Employer.(b) The Employer will train new employees in <strong>the</strong> proper and safest use of skidsthat are being utilized by <strong>the</strong> individual Employer. The Employer will fur<strong>the</strong>r provideretraining if a new type of skid is put into use or if it becomes apparent a driver isimproperly using <strong>the</strong> skids causing injury or damage.(c) Any alleged violation of <strong>the</strong> above, including maintenance of existingequipment, shall not be cause for refusal of <strong>the</strong> equipment, but shall be reported to <strong>the</strong>Employer and <strong>the</strong> Local Union and, if not corrected promptly, be subject to <strong>the</strong>grievance procedure and is to be treated as a safety and health issue.Section 12.Head Ramp StopsThe Employer shall install head ramp stops with a minimum height of three (3) inches,or chain pockets with a minimum depth of three (3) inches, on all new equipment.Section 13.Right to KnowThe Employer shall make available, upon request of an employee or employeerepresentative, information on <strong>the</strong> chemical identity of hazardous materials used in <strong>the</strong>maintenance shops and <strong>the</strong> health hazards associated with <strong>the</strong>ir use. Information shallbe in <strong>the</strong> form of a Material Safety Data Sheet, which shall be maintained in <strong>the</strong>workplace and be made readily accessible to employees during working hours.The Employer shall train employees in <strong>the</strong> proper handling of hazardous materialsannually and initially when new materials are handled. Training shall also include anexplanation of <strong>the</strong> health hazards and any physical hazards of <strong>the</strong> materials.74

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