ITU AbsorbTech Employee Handbook

business operations or directing others to do so. • Use of offensive, profane or abusive language directed toward another individual while on Company premises, or while conducting company business. • Violations of Company policies on absences or tardiness, including gross abuse of paid time. • Lying and/or failure to cooperate during the course of an investigation. • Violating Company policies on discrimination and/or harassment on Company premises or when conducting Company business off premises. • Failure to observe Company rules, regulations, or generally accepted standards of conduct. • Disclosing confidential Company information. • Wearing improper attire or other violations of Company policy on dress and appearance. • Any illegal conduct on Company premises. Violation of the following work rules will subject an employee to progressive discipline under normal circumstances: 1. Employees must be at their workstation at starting time prepared to work, and shall remain working (except for regular duties conducted away from the workstation area connected with employee’s job) until the scheduled quitting or break time, unless excused by their supervisor. 2. Violating Company policies or practices. Engaging in any conduct, which creates a safety hazard. 3. Restricting production or interfering with others in the performance of their jobs. Engaging in disruptive behavior. 4. If an employee is unable to report for work due to illness or other justifiable

Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner in order to promote the best interests of the Company. Appropriate employee conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: • Prompt and regular attendance. • Complete attention and efforts to work matters during work time. • Compliance with and support of Company safety and housekeeping rules. • Acceptable standards of work quality and quantity. • Individual integrity (i.e. employees will not falsify records, including time worked or misrepresenting reasons for absence, tardiness or eligibility for benefits.). • Conduct must be in a manner consistent with the rules of society and good, courteous business practices. • Compliance with and support of Company policies and procedures on discrimination and harassment. • Observe and comply with all laws. The orderly and efficient operation of our business requires employees to maintain discipline and proper standards of conduct at all times. This is to protect the health and safety of all employees, ensure uninterrupted progress at the jobsites and to protect the Company, its operations and property. The Company has the following Rules and Regulations, for your information, to minimize the likelihood of becoming subject to disciplinary action. Employees failing to maintain proper standards of conduct, or who violate any of the following rules and regulations are subject to disciplinary action. • Any act that endangers the health, safety, or the lives of others. Violation of safety, health and personal protection

determine reimbursement eligibility, and process reimbursement payment(s). 309 Physical Examinations ITU AbsorbTech may require a mandatory, job-related medical examination when there is a need to determine if an employee can perform the essential functions of his or her position. This exam will identify physical limitations or restrictions. In the case of post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion protocols, employees are required to submit to a drug and alcohol screening along with the above-mentioned job-related medical examination before being reinstated to work. Mandatory medical examinations and drug/alcohol screenings are paid by the Company; and the records from these medical examinations are kept confidential. 310 Standards of Conduct, Rules and Regula- tions ITU AbsorbTech employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, ethical manner. We expect dealing with customers and employees at any level to be straight-forward and done with respect for the other parties. We expect our employees to treat co-workers and customers like the valuable assets they are. Workplace behavior that is unprofessional or unethical will not be tolerated.

rules. • Engaging in any workplace violence, threats of violence, fighting, horseplay, malicious pranks, profanity or conduct. • The use or possession of illegal firearms, ammunition, weapons of any kind, fireworks or any type of explosive device. • The use, possession, being under the influence, or having a detectable level of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or any illegal substance on Company premises or while performing any company business. • Reporting or being a party to a report of a false fire alarm or bomb threat on any Company premises. • Falsifying or asking another employee to falsify any Company records or reports, including but not limited to personnel, • False statements or material omissions in the application for employment and/or curriculum vitae. • Insubordinate conduct or failure/refusal to follow a supervisor’s order. Refusing to follow management’s direction or instruction. • Theft, misuse, destruction, deliberate damage or unauthorized removal from the premises of Company property or the property of others including company vehicles. • Horseplay involving physical assaults or injury. • Inappropriate sexual behavior, or conduct of a sexual nature. • Threatening, intimidating, harassing, or otherwise interfering with the rights of co-workers. • Engaging or participating in any intentional slowdown or stoppage of work. • Intentionally causing waste or producing defective work and/or interfering with payroll, environmental, legal, sales, customer or other business records.

Appropriate Employee Conduct.