PHYSICAL AGREEMENT
TITLE 105 - SAFETY
Section 105.1 Prevention of Accidents
| Section | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RC 24426 | 9/24/2018 | Gas Service-Sacramento: Termiantion of a Gas Service Representative (GSR) for being present when GSR Co-Worker purchased a bottle of alchohol and transfered it into thermos container while driving company vehicle on Company time. Decision: Reinstate the GSR |
| RC 24428 | 9/24/2018 | Gas Service-Sacramento: Termination of a Gas Service Representative (GSR) for purchased a bottle of alchohol and transfered it into thermos container while driving company vehicle on Company time. Decision: Committee agrees to the termination |
| LA 16-11 | 4/6/2016 | FR Clothing Update – 2016 (Cancels and supersedes LAs 08-23, 14-33, and 15-09) |
| LA 15-16 | 5/28/2015 | Establish motor vehicle safety initiative in conjunction with LA 13-05 |
| LA 15-09 | 4/28/2015 | FR Clothing |
| LA 13-55 | 7/15/2013 | Fire Retardant clothing. Allowance for 2013 is $500 for full-time users and $250 for part-time users to ensure employees are provided with funds to purchase all required FR Clothing. The parties also reaffirm the employees ability to replace damaged clothing in accordance with LA 08-23. |
| LA 12-60 | 11/2/2012 | In conjunction with the Companys Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program, the Company proposes a Welder Retention Program for the following classifications: T300 Welder; T300 Working Foreman B-Gas and T300 Working Foreman A-Gas. |
| LA R1-11-32 | 8/11/2011 | In an effort to improve safety, a Close Call/Near Hit reporting program will be implemented in the Electric M&C Department. The objective is to create an environment where the reporting of human and organizational performance events is encouraged to help prevent other employees from making the same error and to avoid future injuries. |
| LA 11-25 | 6/24/2011 | Proposes FR clothing allowance for 2011: $450 for full-time users and $225 for part-time users. The intent is to ensure employees are provided with funds to purchase all required FR clothing. |
| LA 10-42 | 10/26/2010 | To improve employee safety, a Close Call Reporting Program will be piloted in the Elect. Transmission/Substation M&C Dept for 12 months. |
| LA R1-09-35 | 9/9/2009 | To implement a system-wide prescription safety eyewear program to support the purchase of safety eyewear for employees in positions that require the use of safety glasses. |
| LA 09-27 | 6/8/2009 | In accordance with the provisions of LA 08-23, FR clothing, proposes provisions stated in this LA at the recommendation of the Working Committee. |
| LA 08-29 | 12/2/2008 | Description, responsibilities, qualification requirements and testing procedures associated with Environmental Monitor within Gas Trans. M&C and Gas System Operations. |
| LA 08-23 | 8/22/2008 | In an effort to provide safe work environment and to be compliant with the Fed OSHA regulation, propose procedures stated in this LA for employees exposed to an arc flash hazard. |
| LA R2-05-45 | 4/4/2006 | Requirements for two-person rubber gloving work procedures. Revisions of OM&C job definitions and lines of progression and recommend changes to the Code of Safe Practices plus Rubber Glove 3% wage adjustment rates. |
| LA 05-03 | 1/26/2005 | Fire Entry Procedure for Indoor Substations outlined in the Utility Operations Standard S3102, which address the requirement of wearing a respirator for first responders to emergencies caused by fires in the Companys indoor substations. |
| PRC 13324 | 9/26/2002 | DML was reduced to WR regarding DCPPs Mech. Riggers participation in creating an unsafe work condition and harassing an employee who filed a safety concern. |
| LA R1-01-52 | 1/30/2002 | Recommend an aptitude screening test be used to screen all candidates entering the Apprentice Lineman classification. The test is to ensure the employee safety and prevent unnecessary injuries. |
| P-RC 10452 | 10/12/2000 | DML given to a Troubleman for an avoidable automobile accident (rear ended a third party which resulted in injury to the third party and extensive damage to the third partys vehicle) was for just and sufficient cause. DML will be deactivated 10/25/00 assuming no other incident occurs prior w/c warrants discipline. |
| P-RC 10724 | 9/12/2000 | A DML was given to a WFC-Gas for failure to adhere to safe work practices, failure to follow instructions of the Inspector and failure to communicate to the change in the work performed, which placed Co. in a vulnerable position. As a crew leader with several years of experience, the grievant is expected to know and comply with all safety and work procedures and policies. In this case, DML is appropriate. |
| P-RC 11064 | 8/15/2000 | Just cause for the WR given to a T-300 Elec. Subforeman A for working without work signs or arrow boards warning traffic of conditions that caused third party vehicle accident causing about $2,200 damage. Based on the CHP Report this could have been avoided with the proper warning devices that the crew had available. |
| P-RC 11412 | 8/15/2000 | Issue is now moot and been closed since the DML has been deactivated on 7/1/99 to a Lineman for failing to properly connect the neutral conductor from an under arm bus molding, resulting in damage to two customer residences and associated appliances and equipment. |
| P-RC 2229 | 10/28/1999 | WR issued to an Appr. Lineman for safety rule violations (failing to maintain a safe working distance, 25 from an energized conductor) was deactivated in Sept. 1999, rendering the correction requested moot and cased closed. |
| P-RC 2224 | 10/21/1999 | Just cause for DML issued when a T-300 Subforeman A violated safe work practices resulting in an unplanned outage affecting approx. 600 customers and the San Jose Airport for about 45 minutes and his short cutting put the apprentice at risk. See also 5.1. |
| P-RC 2233 | 10/21/1999 | DML issued was for a just cause when a Lineman violates several safety rules, i.e. failing to appropriately rubber equipment and failure to leave the contact area when removing a rubber glove causing injury to himself, but also put the Foreman at risk of injury. See also 7.1. |
| P-RCs 2204 & 2207 | 7/15/1999 | Since both employees have no active discipline at the time of incident, DML was too severe bypassing lower steps in the disciplinary process, particularly for safety related issues. Inasmuch as the DML have deactivated during the time they were being processed through the grievance procedure, the P-RC agrees to close these cases as moot. |
| P-RC 2177 | 12/17/1998 | Just cause existed in the discharge of a GC Line Dept. Subforeman A for the flagrant disregard for the safety of his crew and himself. Numerous violations of safety rules and work procedures. |
| Arb. 200 | 1/10/1995 | Company's truck was damaged by the collision because the grievant left the engine running and failed to apply the parking brake. Grievant reinstated w/ back pay. See also 7.1 |
| P RC 1636 | 1/21/1993 | A WR issued to a Working Foreman was for just cause (missed clearance points). See also 7.1 and 613.1. |
| P RC 1408 | 8/30/1990 | Employees involved in long-term maintenance therapy due to industrial injuries (vs. temporary therapy) may appropriately be denied time off from work for such therapy if it is available outside of regular work hours. See also 107.1. |
| P RC 1295 | 8/9/1990 | If materials in work areas are hazardous, requirement for Geysers Warehouse and Garage employees to remain clean shaven (for respirator fit) is appropriate. If requirement relates only to chance use and not normal job duties, as "potential users" not required to remain clean shaven. |
| RC 1671 | 8/8/1989 | Outlines when/when not appropriate for non-PGE personnel to hold clearances/non-tests, de-energize tap lines, and when latter is not considered switching or holding line clearance. Settlement without prejudice to position of the parties. See also 207.2. |
| P RC 1262 | 9/21/1988 | In this case, based on previous letters for similar past incidents, one day disciplinary time off justified for safety rule violations by GC Electrician, who worked on equipment that he thought was causing a problem, but it was not part of his assignment, nor was it authorized. See 7.1. |
| P RC 1129 | 8/8/1987 | In this case, Company did not demonstrate need for respirators, so employee did not need to shave. Good discussion of issue. See 105.2. |
| P RC 1167 | 6/16/1987 | In case concerning grievance over Company's failure to process earlier grievance, LIC will investigate alleged safety violation and alleged harassment of grievant, using added information provided by Union. Guidelines from P RC 1059 (102.2) will be followed. See 3.4 and 102.2. |
| P RC 1141 | 5/11/1987 | Pipe Handler who failed to follow safety rules and procedures for operating forklift received disciplinary day off for just cause. Load of pipe struck office trailer. Grievant had similar incidents in past 18 months. See 7.1. |
| P RC 1144 | 1/5/1987 | Per ARB 145 (612.2), cutting energized cable is outside Groundman's job definition, and is, therefore, improper. See 612.2. |
| P RC 1124 | 10/22/1986 | Two-day disciplinary layoff reduced to one day for Troubleman who was not wearing hard hat while doing maintenance work. Previous for safety violations a factor in case. See 7.1. |
| P RC 1092 | 7/18/1986 | Demotion of Line Subforeman "A" to Lineman for unsafe work practices reduced from 12 months to 4-1/2, to be followed by reinstatement to Subforeman "A". Similar earlier incident a factor in case. However, Co. did not have all the facts at time of disciplinary decision. See 7.1. |
| P RC 1041 | 10/15/1985 | Lineman who received disciplinary letter for waiting 12 days to remove wedding ring, after Foreman told him to do so to comply with APR 812(b), will have letter removed. APR was not violated and another grievant under same circumstances was not disciplined. See 7.1. |
| RC 1609 | 5/23/1985 | Fremont Utility Clerk, unable to work at Fremont Office because of disabling allergic reaction to cigarette smoke, was discharged after rejection of transfer to non-smoking Hayward Office. Good discussion of difficult balance between smokers and non-smokers. See 7.1 and Clerical Sections 20 (105.1) and 24.1. |
| ARB 120 LA 85-61 | 5/15/1985 | Except in emergencies, employee working OT will be sent home if Company or employee determines he/she is too tired to work safely. Decision will not be used to get around rest periods or OT pay. See 208, 12.1, 308.1, and Clerical 12 and 20 (105.1). |
| P RC 851 | 12/22/1983 | Disciplinary letter to Cable Splicer, for error in closing switch while unsupervised, will be rescinded. Past practice in area determined decision. Employee will receive memo to file for not grounding and testing before working on riser cables. See 612.2 and 7.1. |
| P RC 822 | 5/18/1983 | Case concerning East Bay Division policy requiring a disciplinary letter for the first offense and not less than one day off for subsequent violations of rule requiring use of seat belt is referred to the Division Joint Grievance Committee, with RC 1547 (this section) attached for review. |
| RC 1547 | 5/3/1983 | Stockton Division policy providing three days off without pay if seat belt not used (APR 37(g)) will be reissued, omitting reference to automatic discipline. Each situation involving rule will be judged individually. |
| P RC 811 | 2/14/1983 | Company justified in issuing letter of reprimand with one day disciplinary layoff for failure to observe safe working practices. Evidence linked truck driver to damaged car in parking lot. |
| P RC 753 | 10/29/1982 | Case involving Cable Splicer who was required to climb alone and perform live line switching alone is referred to switching bargaining. See 612.2. |
| P RC 684 | 2/23/1982 | Poor judgment, not negligence, involved in case of Heavy Truck Driver whose truck sank in wet mud, causing $450 damage to exhaust system. Disciplinary letter will be revised to reflect the above, and time off will be reduced from five to two days. See 7.1. |
| P RC 687 | 2/18/1982 | Disciplinary action of one day off justified for Electrician who allegedly failed to properly secure empty pillow tank on trailer before transporting it. Tank was lost: loss could have resulted in freeway accident. See 7.1. |
| P RC 712 | 2/18/1982 | Disciplinary letter and 1 day off for causing accident resulting in broken bucket. Two previous driving accidents a factor in decision. See 7.1. |
| P RC 563 | 3/31/1981 | Lists some exceptions to rule requiring Electric T&D employees to wear rolled-down long sleeves at all times. See 612.2. |
| P RC 511 | 9/11/1980 | Closed without adjustment or prejudice to the positions of either party in case of grievant's receiving disciplinary letter for failing to follow instructions and reinjuring himself. See 7.1. |
| P RC 569 | 9/2/1980 | Discharge reduced to leave of absence for grievant who arrived at work under the influence of alcohol. Upon request, may return to classification with no back pay. See 7.1. |
| P RC 462 | 6/23/1980 | Difference of opinion between Troublemen and Supervisor on whether or not rain caused rivulets of water to flow down hot sticks. Decisions on rivulets have to be made at the work site, not at Pre-Review meeting. Employees will not be caused to use live line tools in the rain unnecessarily. See 203 and 303. |
| ARB 81 | 5/23/1980 | Discharge overruled with full back pay in case of disagreement between grievant and foreman over working on poles with less than 30 inches of climbing space. See 7.1. |
| P RC 481 | 10/29/1979 | Grievant not justified in refusing to shave to insure proper fit for respirator. See 7.1. |
| P RC 414 | 2/9/1979 | Disciplinary letter is appropriate for drinking on lunch hour and breaking an accident prevention rule. Debatable that discipline justified for obtaining lunch away from work location if enroute to work. See 7.1. |
| RC 1424 | 1/18/1978 | Case involved situation when it was permissible for a two-man crew to install a 25 KVA transformer. See 612.2. |
| P RC 324 | 1/16/1978 | Changing method of monitoring radiation, in this case, is not a subject for the Grievance Procedure. See 107.1. |
| P RC 300 | 5/6/1977 | T & D Driver performing ground work 10 feet 20 inches from unattended controls on line truck, which was supporting a suspended load. Concerns a state safety rule, not the contract, issue moot. |
| P RC 117 | 3/7/1975 | One day off without pay justified in case of temporarily upgraded Line Subforeman who did not comply with T&D bulletins 7-13, 8-3, or with APR 410. See 7.1. |
| P RC 116 | 12/5/1974 | Demotion of 12-year Line Subforeman to Lineman justified, for two recent safety rule violations, one of which resulted in serious injury to an employee. When he demonstrates ability to follow safety rules, restrictions on his returning to Line Subforeman will be removed. See 7.1. |
| RC 1211 | 10/29/1974 | Issue of safety as proper issue for Grievance Procedure. JGC will determine if Company provided for safety of employee in this case. See RC 1061, this section. |
| ARB 51 | 4/17/1974 | Does not violate safety to require employees to fly in helicopters. See 7.1 and 107.1. |
| RC 1061 | 7/27/1971 | 105.1 appropriate section for this case, referred on to Joint Grievance Committee to determine if reasonable precautions for safety of employee were taken. |
| ARB 35 | 3/30/1971 | Employee with record of opposition to radiation exposure refused chemistry assignment in radioactive area at Humboldt Bay Power Plant because of open wound on hand. Discharge reduced to suspension without back pay. See 7.1. |
| RC 925 | 2/24/1971 | Company will institute improved training program for all Gas Department classifications performing joint trench construction. See 601.1. |
| RC 809 | 4/30/1970 | Short gauntlet canvas-back gloves should be issued by the supervisor in cases where dirty poles are encountered. See 107.1. |
| RC 876 | 10/30/1969 | Policy statement concerning the operation of all types of equipment: "Namely, that equipment known to be faulty or unsafe shall not be operated and that when a reasonable doubt exists, an employee may object to operating said equipment." |
| RC 453 | 11/13/1963 | Company requirements for shaping and sharpening Lineman's climbing gaffs excessive. |
| RC 224 | 1/23/1961 | Transportation when employee sustains industrial injury. |
| ARB 12 | 12/19/1960 | Demotion of First Operator justified, for permitting a Foreman to work on an energized 12 KV line. He had been disciplined seven years earlier for safety violations. Judged incompetent for position. See 7.1 and 612.5. |
| RC 227 RC 237 | 2/26/1960 | Section 105.1 provides for the discussion of safety provisions in the Grievance Procedure where interpretation of safety rules is not involved. With respect to safety rules, Section 105.3 applies, and, as provided, the Union's remedial recourse is to have its Safety Comm. submit suggestions to Company concerning revision and enforcement of such rules. |
| LA 13-05 | 02/14/2013 | Company proposal re limiting use of progressive discipline re safety violations and move towards behavior-based approach |