FBC Jacksonville Employee Handbook 2025

injuries and safety related incidents no matter how slight. This includes near misses. Hazards that are identified during a shift should be reported to your supervisor at the time of recognition to avoid employee injury or incident. p. Failure to use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your job (e.g., respirators, goggles, bump caps, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, boots, etc.). q. All OSHA-required rules must be followed when operating powered industrial equipment (forklifts, powered platforms, electric pallet jacks, etc.), including wearing seatbelts and not allowing riders. r. Fall protection must be inspected and worn when workers are at or above 4 feet above a lower level on a surface with an unprotected edge or side. Fall protection is also required when working over dangerous machinery or equipment, regardless of the fall distance. s. Fall protection must be inspected and worn when a powered platform is elevated. t. Company policy requires that any chemicals used within the facility be used only in accordance with prescribed safety measures and only by employees trained in the chemical’s use, hazards, and prescribed safety measures. Safety data sheets (SDS) must be reviewed before using any chemicals. u. Using a handheld personal communications device to either read or send e-mail and/or text messages while driving for work, regardless of whether the employee is operating a personal or Company vehicle. v. Failure to use safe lifting techniques. If an object is over 50 lbs., a team lift is required per OSHA regulations. w. Failure to use company-issued tools such as box cutters or knives. No personal tools are allowed on company property x. Failure to observe and follow all other safety rules, signs, practices and procedures, including but not limited to GMPs, BRC standards, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules and regulations, and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health A rules and regulations. If you do not understand the rules, signs, practices or procedures, ask your supervisor to explain them.

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