NorCal Employee Handbook

c.

Do not block aisles around fire extinguishers or exit routes.

d.

Do not run on Company premises, including parking lots.

e.

All injuries and safety related incidents no matter how slight – including near misses - must be reported to your supervisor or designated member of management immediately. For drivers of CMVs, failure to report an acci- dent within 24 hours may result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination. (See work rule 23a). Forklifts should only be operated by employees trained in Forklift Operation. All OSHA-required rules must be followed at all times including, but not limited to, wearing seatbelts and not allowing riders at any time. Company policy requires that any chemicals used within the facility be used only in accordance with Safety Data Sheet prescribed safety measures and only by employees trained in the chemical’s use, hazards, and prescribed safety measures. Failure to use safe lifting techniques. If an object is too heavy for one person to lift, get help. Failure to observe and follow all other safety rules, signs, practices, and procedures, including but not limited to BRC standards, FDA rules and regulations, and OSHA rules and regulations. If you do not understand the rules, signs, practices or procedures, ask your supervisor to explain them. Company policy prohibits the use of handheld personal communications devices to either read or send e-mail and/or text messages while driving for work. This work rule applies to any employee who drives as a part of his or her job, whether in a personal vehicle or a Company vehicle. Any employee who, while performing any type of work for the Company , is involved in an accident - or receives a moving vehicle citation for reading or sending e-mail or text messages - in violation of this work rule will receive the next applicable step in the disciplinary process. Additionally, any employee (as identified above) who is involved in a vehicle accident will receive documentation of a chargeable vehicle accident whether or not the violation of this work rule was the primary cause of the accident. The laws of any state in which you drive that are more restrictive than this requirement must be followed.

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25.

Failure to observe driver safety rules. This list is not all inclusive: a.