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General Work & Safety Rules
General Work & Safety Rules
In order for TMSi employees to have a complete knowledge of what is expected of them during
their employment and the basic rules of conduct that must be followed, the following guidelines
have been implemented. The company must ensure a safe work environment and to assure safe
work practices, each employee, as a condition of employment, must observe all facility and
safety rules. It is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of hazards, notify a supervisor
of any unsafe condition and to follow all facility and safety rules as well as those rules that apply
to individual jobs.
Group A: The following rule violations will result in progressive disciplinary procedures,
including written verbal warnings, written warnings, final warning, suspension and/or discharge.
Progressive discipline warnings will be active for six (6) months.
• Not reporting at the assigned work station, ready to begin work at the start of a
shift or when the bell rings at the end of breaks.
• Punching time cards “in” earlier than seven (7) minutes prior to the start of the
shift or “out” seven (7) minutes after the end of the shift unless authorized.
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• Creating or contributing to unsanitary conditions in washrooms, water fountains,
work areas, break rooms, or other company property.
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Group B: One instance of the following rule violations will result in immediate suspension
pending discharge.
• Failure to punch time/attendance clock when leaving company premises when not
on authorized company business.
• Use of, permission of, distribution of or being under the influence of illegal drugs
and/or alcoholic beverages on company premises.
• Theft or fraud
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General Safety Rules
The following rules will be enforced for the common interest of both the employee and the
company.
Group A:
The following rule violations will result in progressive disciplinary
procedures, including written verbal warnings, written warnings, final
warning, suspension and/or discharge.
Employees may get to the fourth occasion with violation of four (4) different safety regulations
within a 12-month period.
• Housekeeping – Each employee is required to keep his or her work area clean at
all times
• Proper Clothing – When working around moving machinery do not wear loose
fitting clothes. Wear no dangling jewelry. Long hair must be restrained.
• Protective- Type Shoes - Safety shoes must be worn. Canvas top shoes, open tow
sandals, open heel slides and high heels are considered inappropriate and inadequate. A
substantial shoe, providing full foot coverage and reasonable height heels should be
worn. Steel-toed shoes are required.
• Safety Signs – Signs and tags are placed to protect personnel and equipment.
Employees are required to follow these signs so their actions will not result in personal
injury or equipment damage
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• Work Habits – Before starting a job, make sure you know how to perform that
job safely. When in doubt, ask your supervisor. Never take short cuts, such as crawling
under equipment or using any object other than a prescribed platform or ladder to stand
on. Check all tools and equipment before use. Report unsafe equipment, conditions or
practices to your supervisor immediately.
• Lifting – All employees must follow proper lifting methods as outlined in our
training program.
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Group B:
One instance of the following rule violations will result in immediate suspension pending
discharge.
• Use of Safety Devices and Guards - Safety devices and guards are for personal
protection, Equipment must not be operated if these guards are removed or inoperative.
No employee shall remove or render these devices inoperable.
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