Section 6. Eye Examinations and Corrective Lenses

The parties shall form a joint sub-committee to develop a program related to the provision of eye examinations and corrective lenses for VDT operators. It is understood that said sub-committee shall be charged with developing a program which will operate in the most cost efficient manner possible.
The guidelines under which the sub-committee shall study the issues are:
1. The provision of a base line examination with a follow-up examination every second year.
2. The provision of corrective lenses if necessary due to the operation of a VDT terminal.
3. Establishment of a cap on the costs of providing the examinations and lenses.
4. Allowance by the Employer to covered employees of up to two (2) hours of time to take the baseline examination and follow-up examinations.