SECTION 1. It is the responsibility of Management and the employees to provide and maintain safe working conditions. The Union will cooperate with and assist Management and the employees to live up to this responsibility.

SECTION 2. Management and the Union insist on the observance of safety rules and safe procedures by employees and insist on correction of unsafe conditions. It shall be the employees' responsibility to advise Management when they feel that a condition has arisen within their work area which they believe is hazardous to their welfare and general well being. Management shall investigate and if necessary, take steps to correct any such unsafe working condition.

SECTION 3. The Labor Management Committee will assist in the positive implementation of the program and will devote adequate time to this subject at the regular meetings.

SECTION 4. Individual grievances shall not be discussed during Labor Management Committee meetings devoted to safety and health.

SECTION 5. Whenever it is suspected that unsafe and/or unhealthy conditions pose a danger to the employees, such conditions will be reported directly to the Station Manager for corrective action. If the conditions cannot be immediately corrected, a report shall be sent to the Labor Management Committee.

SECTION 6. Employees may voluntarily participate in immunization programs when NOAA can provide such services. Arrangements for these programs will be made locally. The Union encourages the unit members to participate in NOAA Health Programs and any other services made available to the employees.

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