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Article 29 of the Non-Management Contract creates a Safety & Health Maintenance Committee. The Committee consists of four representatives selected by the Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) and four representatives selected by the State. According to the Contract the Committee’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Development of general guidelines and procedures for use in the agencies/departments;
- Assessment of agency/department safety practices and programs, including any appropriate recommendation, and development of a plan for changes or improvements in safety and working conditions.
- Review of grievances and complaints in the safety/health area which are referred to the committee consistent with Section 4 of Article 29.
- Identification of safety training needs and the initiation of appropriate training efforts, which may include the solicitation of available grant funds.
- Committee recommendations will be referred to the Secretary of Administration.
The Committee has no authority or responsibility for issues or situations that are related to or fall within the scope of the State’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
To file a complaint with the Safety & Health Maintenance Committee:
- Download, print and complete the Safety and Health Complaint Form;
- Make two copies of the completed form.
- Keep the original, send a copy to the Labor Relation Unit of the Department of Human Resources and a copy to your Field Rep. at VSEA headquarters. (Addresses can be found on the form.)
Contact information:
John J. Berard, SPHR
Labor Relations Specialist
Dept. of Human Resources
(802) 828-3454
john.berard@per.state.vt.us
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