General Facility Work

And Safety Rules

General Facility Rules

In order for TMSi employees to have a complete knowledge of what is expected of them during
their employment and the basic rules of conduct that must be followed, the following guidelines
have been implemented. The company must ensure a safe work environment and to assure safe
work practices, each employee, as a condition of employment, must observe all facility and
safety rules. It is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of hazards, notify a supervisor
of any unsafe condition and to follow all facility and safety rules as well as those rules that apply
to individual jobs.

Group A: The following rule violations will result in progressive disciplinary procedures,
including written verbal warnings, written warnings, final warning, suspension and/or discharge.
Progressive discipline warnings will be active for six (6) months.

• Extensive absenteeism, tardiness and/or leaving work early.

• Not reporting at the assigned work station, ready to begin work at the start of a
shift or when the bell rings at the end of breaks.

• Punching time cards “in” earlier than seven (7) minutes prior to the start of the
shift or “out” seven (7) minutes after the end of the shift unless authorized.

• Entering the facility during non-working hours without the permission of a

supervisor or another management official.

• Removing or altering posted notices.

• Failure to report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

• Distribution or posting of any written or printed materials without management

permission during working hours or when it interferes with business or production.

• As permitted by federal or state laws being subject to one or more garnishments

or wage attachments which are sent to the company for processing.

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 • Creating or contributing to unsanitary conditions in washrooms, water fountains,
work areas, break rooms, or other company property.

• Failure to maintain production or quality standards.

• Making unauthorized telephone calls on company equipment.

• Failing to adhere to proper dress code as published by the company.

• Soliciting of any kind by anyone is prohibited.

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Group B: One instance of the following rule violations will result in immediate suspension
pending discharge.

• Leaving work area during scheduled work hours without a supervisor’s

permission.

• Failure to punch time/attendance clock when leaving company premises when not
on authorized company business.

• Insubordination, argumentative behavior, fighting, horseplay or disorderly

conduct, including refusal or failure to perform assigned work.

• Use of, permission of, distribution of or being under the influence of illegal drugs
and/or alcoholic beverages on company premises.

• Possession of dangerous weapons on company property

• Theft or fraud

• Clocking in or out on another employee’s time card, falsification of information

on a time card or a company record, or permitting or encouraging another employee to
clock your time card in or out.

• Sleeping on the job.

• Conviction or violation of a law having and adverse effect on the employment

relationship or being convicted of a felony after becoming an employee of the company.

• Bookmaking or immorality on company property.

• Destruction or defacing of company property or the property of another employee

or any other acts of sabotage.

• Injuring or endangering others through careless or reckless acts.

• Refusing to submit to physical examinations or any other tests as required by the

company.

• Using company equipment without authorization

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General Safety Rules

The following rules will be enforced for the common interest of both the employee and the
company.

Group A:
The following rule violations will result in progressive disciplinary
procedures, including written verbal warnings, written warnings, final
warning, suspension and/or discharge.

Employees may get to the fourth occasion with violation of four (4) different safety regulations
within a 12-month period.

• Employee ownership of reporting unsafe conditions - Failure to report unsafe

conditions to management.

• Housekeeping – Each employee is required to keep his or her work area clean at
all times

• Proper Clothing – When working around moving machinery do not wear loose
fitting clothes. Wear no dangling jewelry. Long hair must be restrained.

• Protective- Type Shoes - Safety shoes must be worn. Canvas top shoes, open tow
sandals, open heel slides and high heels are considered inappropriate and inadequate. A
substantial shoe, providing full foot coverage and reasonable height heels should be
worn. Steel-toed shoes are required.

• Sunglasses – Must be removed when entering the facility.

• Safety Signs – Signs and tags are placed to protect personnel and equipment.
Employees are required to follow these signs so their actions will not result in personal
injury or equipment damage

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 • Work Habits – Before starting a job, make sure you know how to perform that
job safely. When in doubt, ask your supervisor. Never take short cuts, such as crawling
under equipment or using any object other than a prescribed platform or ladder to stand
on. Check all tools and equipment before use. Report unsafe equipment, conditions or
practices to your supervisor immediately.

• Lifting – All employees must follow proper lifting methods as outlined in our
training program.

• Moving vehicles – Be alert to moving vehicles. Pedestrian has the right-of-way in

the facility. Always keep clear of PIT when it starts to move. Passengers on a forklift
truck not permitted.

• Pre-Trip/Post – Trip Inspections - Employees are required to perform pre-trip

and post-trip inspections of their PIT at the start and immediately following their shift.

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Group B:
One instance of the following rule violations will result in immediate suspension pending
discharge.

• Employees involved in injuries or accidents - All injuries and accidents must be

immediately reported to a member of the management team. In cases of PIT accident,
stop progress and report immediately without moving the equipment.

• Use of Safety Devices and Guards - Safety devices and guards are for personal
protection, Equipment must not be operated if these guards are removed or inoperative.
No employee shall remove or render these devices inoperable.

• Authorized Use of Equipment - Employees are not permitted to operate any

machine or apparatus unless you are familiar with its operation and have been instructed
or authorized to do so by your supervisor. Equipment such as forklift trucks, cherry
pickers and turrets requires special training to operate. Never attempt to operate any
machinery without proper training.

• Smoking – Smoking is only allowed in plainly marked areas. No smoking inside

facility. This includes smokeless tobacco and lighters.

• Horseplay - Horseplay is prohibited. There is no place for horseplay in the

workplace. Horseplay includes running, tripping others intentionally, throwing things,
jumping machinery or barriers and any other act which may startle or distract another
employee including the playing of practical jokes.

• Personal Protective Equipment - Employees must follow all PPE procedures

within job duties, which include tethers, harnesses, steel toe shoes and eye protection.

• Walking/Standing on working surfaces – Never walk or stand on rollers or

belts.

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