ITU AbsorbTech Employee Handbook

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safe work practices for tasks in their areas. Managers are responsible for creating and maintaining written job methods that detail the proper way to perform job tasks. Employees must receive appropriate, documented training on how to perform their tasks and operate equipment. Equipment must be kept in good working order, with all safeguards intact. Employees must report unsafe conditions and management must work to quickly correct and/or modify the circumstances to avert or minimize any risk of injury. Periodic retraining and testing are conducted to maintain and document understanding and skill levels. Employees are accountable for using PPE, safe work practices, and following written job methods to protect themselves, co workers and others. Employees who are uncertain of the proper procedures or who are expecting to perform a task that is new to them cannot begin the task until they receive Manager or peer task training and/or review and sign off on the written job method, if one exists. All employees are strongly encouraged to contribute suggestions for improving our work environment or methods. Employees are expected to promptly identify and/ or correct any safety hazards when encountered. Employees are strongly encouraged to remind those who work around them to use safe practices and follow all PPE requirements. Equally, we should be safety-aware both at work and home. 304 Corrective Disciplinary Progression

The policy applies to all ITU AbsorbTech employees (including contracted employees) and all job applicants. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action; up-to and including termination, as well as possible criminal consequences. Employees needing assistance to resolve substance abuse problems are encouraged to use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Information about current providers is available through HR. Conscientious efforts to seek and use such help will not jeopardize employees’ jobs and are not made a part of personnel records. Records of absences to seek treatment or insurance claims for covered treatment are maintained; however, although the reasons for the absences or claims are kept confidential and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis. 303 Corporate Health and Safety Policy At ITU AbsorbTech, safety and accident prevention is a top priority. We have already covered our philosophy that Accidents Are Unacceptable. We care about our employees and we want a workplace where safety is designed into job functions, is taught to new employees, and is conscientiously practiced by employees at all levels of the organization. As a team, we will make every effort to provide a safe and healthy work environment through awareness and training. Our goal is to provide detailed, written job methods where practical and prudent. When an incident does occur, we will review the circumstances to determine ways to prevent similar incidents in the future.

in every circumstance. The Company may make the decision to terminate your employment at-will; with or without cause. When used for progressive corrective discipline, the normal progression is:

District Managers, Route Managers, and Route Service and Sales Representatives: • ITU AbsorbTech furnishes clean work uniforms to you. The uniforms are worn at all times while you are on duty. These uniforms remain the property of the Company and must be returned if you leave the Company. You should wear a clean uniform every day. • Uniform shirts are designed to be tucked in. ITU AbsorbTech provides belts to our RSSRs and these are expected to be worn with the uniform pants. Pants that hang low or expose underwear and/or skin are unacceptable. • Approved, job-specific footwear must be worn. Footwear should be polished and clean. For route, brown or black shoes are acceptable. Hats must be ITU AbsorbTech issued. • Job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn, as required. • Business causal attire is appropriate for DMs and RMs when not on route. Clothing items purchased through the Safety Bucks program are acceptable except when on route. “On route” is defined as; when running a route or on a ride along. General, Account Executives and Office: • Business casual attire is appropriate in the office. Listed below is a general overview of some of the more common items that are not appropriate for the office. This list is not all-inclusive. • Slacks: Inappropriate items include jeans, sweatpants, wind suits, shorts, Bermuda shorts, bib overalls, spandex and pants with holes, frays, etc. Pants that hang low or expose underwear and/

• Verbal Warning • Written Warning • Three Day Layoff • Discharge

In the case of serious infractions, the normal progression may be bypassed and disciplinary action up-to and including discharge invoked, at the sole discretion of the Company. 305 Dress Code & Appearance Policy Every employee is expected to present a professional appearance. For specific dress code concerns, please see your immediate supervisor. Production, Maintenance, and Fleet Personnel: • ITU AbsorbTech furnishes clean work uniforms to you. The uniform is worn at all times while you are on duty. These uniforms remain the property of the Company and must be returned if you leave the Company. You should wear a clean uniform every day. • Clothing items purchased through the Safety Bucks program (i.e. t-shirts, tank tops, etc.) are acceptable to wear during hot weather as determined by management. • Approved, job-specific footwear must be worn when required. • Job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn, as

While the Company has a disciplinary system in place, this system is not used

All employees are responsible for using