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194.   Functions and powers of committee

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194.   Functions and powers of committee

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    (1)   A committee shall—

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      (a)     identify situations that may be a source of danger or hazard to employees;

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      (b)     make recommendations to the employer and the employees for the improvement of the health and welfare of employees;

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      (c)     recommend to the employer and the employees the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of programmes, measures and procedures respecting the safety of employees.

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    (2)   In carrying out its functions under subsection (1) a committee may—

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      (a)     obtain information from the employer respecting –

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        (i)     the identification of potential or existing hazards of materials, processes or equipment,

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        (ii)     safety and health experiences and work practices and standards in similar or other industries of which the employer has knowledge, and

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        (iii)     maintenance of safety and health and preventative safety and health measures;

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      (b)     obtain information on chemical and safety data sheets;

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      (c)     obtain information from the employer concerning the conducting or taking of tests of any equipment, machine, device, article, material, chemical, physical agent or biological agent in or about a workplace for the purpose of occupational safety and health;

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      (d)     be consulted about and have a designated member representing employees present at the beginning of testing referred to in clause (c) conducted in or about the workplace if the designated member believes his or her presence is required to ensure that valid testing procedures are used, or to ensure that the test results are valid; and

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      (e)     obtain information on any routine maintenance of equipment or other safety and health measures of a preventive nature.

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