AN120154 – Concrete Pipe and Concrete Products Factories Consolidated (State) Award
(i) Industry Allowance - In addition to the rate shown herein, please note that an industry allowance per week as prescribed by Item 2 of Table 2 - Other Rates and Allowances, of Part B, Monetary Rates, is payable for all purposes of the award for all establishments other than tile factories whose sole purpose is the manufacture of tiles. The industry allowance for such tile plans as prescribed by Item 3 of the said Table 2 is payable for all purposes of the award.
(ii) Lumpers of cement or concrete articles (in and out of tanks) shall be paid an allowance per hour as prescribed by Item 4 of Table 2 in respect of such time actually spent in tanks containing water, with a minimum payment as for four hours. An employee engaged on the preparation and/or the application of epoxy based materials shall be paid an allowance per hour or part of an hour as prescribed in Item 5 of Table 2 whilst so engaged.
(iii) An employee required to do sand blasting shall receive all allowances per hour as prescribed in item 6 of Table 2.
(iv) Working in the Rain - Any employee required to work continuously in the rain for a period in excess of one hour shall be paid as prescribed in Item 7 of Table 2 for each hour the employee is so required to work and, in addition, the employer shall, free of charge, provide waterproof coats, sou' westers and rubber boots.
(v) Bituminous Preparations - Any employee engaged in the application of bituminous preparation shall be issued with a respirator free of charge; such employee shall be paid an allowance per hour as prescribed in Item 8 of Table 2 in addition to the ordinary rate of pay.
(vi) Slurry - Any employee required to clean away or to work in slurry shall be paid an allowance per day as prescribed in Item 9 of Table 2 in addition to the ordinary rate or shall be supplied free of charge with suitable protective clothing and/or footwear.
(vii) Wet Money - Employees working in conditions which cause them to become wet footed shall be provided with boots or paid an allowance per day or part thereof as prescribed in Item 10 of Table 2 in addition to their ordinary rate of pay. Provided that an employee who becomes entitled to payment under this clause shall wear satisfactory footwear.
(viii) Leading hand Allowances (All-purpose) - A leading hand is one who is directed to control, supervise and take responsibility for the work performed by two or more employees. The employee shall be paid the rate prescribed for the highest class of work so supervised, with the following additions; provided that, where such employee's own classified rate is higher than the rate for the highest class of work so supervised, the employee shall be paid that rate, with the following additions:
The additional rates set out in Item 1 of Table 2 shall be applicable for all purposes covered by this award.
