The question in this grievance is whether or not management violates Article 14 of the National Agreement as it concerns the involvement of union representatives in local safety inspections. The local Union refers, also, to Articles 5, 15 and 19, as being violated. After reviewing the file, it appears that the Union's primary argument in this case is that local management failed to comply with Executive Order 12196, Federal Register/Volume 45, Number 205, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, rules and regulations. Specifically, that part which required the safety and health inspector to confer with the official in charge of the workplace... and with an appropriate representative of the employees of the establishment is alleged to be violated. This rule applies when safety and health inspections are conducted by inspectors authorized, pursuant to E.O. 12196, to carry out inspections for the purpose of Subpart D of the regulations (a person having equipment and competence to recognize safety and/or health hazards in the workplace).
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4BC386
Craft: Clerk