MTA obligation

Safety precautions MTA must acknowledge its responsibility to provide a workplace free from violence and recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause serious injuries or illness.

MTA must implement a monitoring program consisting of air sampling under the direction of qualified personnel. The MTA must also monitor the level of chemicals, gases and vapors in the depots on a quarterly basis and post the results of such tests in an area accessible to TWU Local 100 members. The MTA must agree to adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

TWU Local 100 may add to any grievance regarding the health and safety matter at the arbitration. All those additions will be accepted and scheduled by the arbitrator within two (2) working days all such grievances shall be heard by the arbitrator after filling and heard within seven (7) workdays.

MTA must agree that TWU Local 100 will have the sole authority in establishing a health and safety committee whose primary function is to identify as well as order MTA to resolve issues pertaining to the health, safety and well-being of TWU Local 100 members. That committee will issue a monthly order to the MTA. TWU Local 100 may invite members of the management from the MTA, other people, groups, or individuals to offer their advisory to the committee from time to time.

Universal precautions MTA will maintain a universal precaution standard recommended by the Center for Disease Control on all the TWU Local 100 members. New Employees must receive training regarding such standards upon hire and once a year thereafter. All TWU Local 100 members must receive proper training regarding these standards at least annually. 

Safety equipment MTA must furnish proper facilities and equipment for the safety and health of all of TWU Local 100 members, conforming with applicable ordinances and laws.