Reinstatement conditional for safety violation

Failure to make use of personal protective equipment called for serious discipline, but the employee’s long service and demeanour made him a good candidate for reinstatement. However, he was demoted to a lower classification.

A meat cutter was fired after he was observed operating the “chine” saw without wearing the required personal protective equipment. The union argued that lesser discipline was appropriate.

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