ITU AbsorbTech Employee Handbook

is a general guideline for acceptable and unacceptable conduct, but is by no means exhaustive. ITU AbsorbTech reserves the right to add and/or modify these rules, as situations require. Violation of any safety rule could result in following the progressive discipline process. However, the nature and severity of the behavior, as well as the circumstances involved in each case will affect the corrective disciplinary action taken and where it begins. 1. Safety glasses are mandatory as indicated in shop areas and must be worn at all times. Other personal protective equipment (i.e. respiratory protection, hearing protection, etc.) is required on a job-by-job basis as specified by the Safety Manager and/ or department supervisor, and required by the guidelines of the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard. 2. An employee must report for and remain at work at all times in fit physical and mental condition. 3. Employees may not smoke within the confines of the ITU AbsorbTech facilities. Employees may smoke in outdoor designated areas only. 4. Only trained and certified employees may operate ITU/AbsorbTech material handling equipment. Operators must have valid certification at all times. The Pedestrians have the right of way at all times. However, pedestrians must be on the lookout for moving equipment at all times. 5. Riding on forks, buckets or in the back of pick-up trucks is prohibited. 6. Horseplay of any kind (i.e. wrestling, operator is the only person allowed on the equipment during operation, with exception of the platform lifts.

and substantiated reason, the employee must report the expected absence to his/her immediate supervisor prior to the employee’s scheduled starting time. To receive an excused absence the reason must be valid, justifiable, and/or substantive. If the absence will be longer than one shift, the employee must report the absence daily, unless excused from doing so by his/her supervisor. 5. An employee shall not use Company telephones for personal calls or conduct permission is received from the Human Resource Department. Cell phones can be used during lunches and breaks only. 6. Employees are responsible to care properly for all Company tools, equipment, and property assigned to, or otherwise in their custody and care. 7. An employee shall not enter the building or customer site or remain on the premises unless on duty or scheduled to work, or permission has been granted by the supervisor. 8. The Company recognizes that employees have interests in events and organizations outside the Company. However, employees may not solicit concerning these activities during working time or distribute literature concerning these activities during working time or in work areas. (Working time does not include lunch periods, breaks, or time before or after work. Work areas do not include the break/ lunch room.) 9. Posting any notice on the plant premises without receiving permission from the Human Resource Director or his/her designee. 10.Use of profane language. personal business on the Company premises or job sites unless prior

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