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SOP # 18-4  Revision: 0                Prepared by:             _
Effective Date:                        Approved by:             _


Title:         WORKPLACE RULES AND GUIDELINES


Purpose:  To provide miscellaneous policies and procedures
          relative to personnel matters and the workplace.


Scope:    Applies to all employees


Policies and Procedures:


Alcohol and Drugs:

Reporting to work or working under the influence of alcohol or a
controlled substance without a medical prescription is strictly
prohibited.  Any employee with a problem relating to either
alcohol or drug abuse is encourage to contact Personnel to
discuss counseling or other treatment.


Breaks and Lunch Time:

The company provides two 15 minute rest breaks each day, one in
the morning and one in the afternoon and an unpaid one hour lunch
period.  Break times will be established by the department
manager or company management.  The purpose of breaks are to
provide a needed rest during work periods, as such, breaks may
not be accumulated to reduce working hours or to provide time off
for personal business.


Company Property:

Employees are expected to exercise care in use of company
property and to use such property only for authorized purposes.
Unauthorized personal use or removal of company property from the
premises is prohibited.  Company property issued to an employee
must be returned at the time of resignation or termination.  The
value of any property issued and not returned may be deducted
from an employee's paycheck or billed to the employee.

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Dress Code:

Employees are expected to use their good judgement and common
sense in presenting themselves as "appropriate" for their
positions.  Clothing, hairstyles or personal hygiene should not
pose a safety hazard or create an unacceptable appearance.


Grievances and Complaints:

Employees with concerns or complaints regarding company policies
or operations should discuss them with their supervisor.  If the
employee feels their concern or complaint is unanswered or
unresolved by their supervisor,  the employee may request that
they meet with higher management in the company.

Grievances between fellow employees should not interfere with
their work.  Employees are expected to try and work out any
problems between themselves first.  If they are unsuccessful, one
or both should then discuss the problem with their supervisor.


Inclement Weather:

It is the company's policy to continue operations despite
inclement weather unless the conditions threaten to make employee
transportation to or from work impossible or dangerous.
Supervisors will be responsible for notifying all employees that
report directly to them if the office will be closed.  The
following guidelines will be used for inclement weather:

   o If the office is open for business, employees who do not
     report to work will not be paid.
   o If the company declares the office closed prior to
     commencement of work schedules, all employees will be paid
     for that day.
   o If the office opens and then is forced to close early
     because of weather, all employees who reported for work will
     be paid for that day.

Employees who miss work time due to weather can use their Paid
Time Off benefits or may request to make up time later in the day
or week.
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Parking:

Parking facilities are provided on company property for the
convenience of employees.  However, the company assumes no
responsibility for damages to or losses of automobiles or other
personal property.

Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first served basis
and may not be reserved.


Personal Telephone Calls:

The company recognizes that there may occasionally be times when
personal calls must be made or received during business hours.
Such calls, must be held to a minimum, however, and must not
interfere with the employee's work.  Long "chatty" type telephone
conversations on unimportant matters are prohibited during
working hours.  Employees should make such calls during their
breaks or at lunch time.

Except for emergencies, personal outgoing long-distance calls are
prohibited.


Sexual Harassment:

It is the intent of the company to provide its employees with a
work environment free from harassment.  Sexual harassment is
defined as:

   o Unwelcome physical contact.
   o Sexually explicit language, gestures or materials.
   o Uninvited or unwanted sexual advances.

Sexual harassment can come from superiors, fellow employees,
customers or vendors.  Men as well as women can be victims of
sexual harassment.

Employees should first request that the offender stop whatever
behavior they find offensive or otherwise sexually harassing.  If
the situation does not change, the employee should notify their
supervisor or upper management as appropriate for investigation
and resolution.
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Smoking:

Since smoking is a fire hazard and is regarded as a poor health
habit that can adversely affect other non-smoking employees, the
company prohibits smoking in the building.  Smoking is permitted,
however, during breaks and lunch times in designated areas
outside of the building.


Solicitations:

Solicitations on the premises are prohibited since they are
disruptive and they can place an undue financial burden and be
embarrassing to employees who can not or do not wish to
contribute.  The exception to this can be for employees for
limited special occasions (i.e., retirements, weddings, births,
etc.).


Suggestions:

Employees are strongly encouraged to share their constructive and
valuable suggestions, ideas or thoughts with their fellow
employees and the company.  Employees may submit to their
supervisors or officers of the company, suggestions for the
improvement of company operations or procedures, marketing or
product ideas, areas for quality improvement, etc.  Suggestions
may be signed or anonymous.  Employees may use the company's
Suggestion Form and submit them in the company mailboxes or in
person.


Visitors:

In order to avoid disruptions and possible security problems, all
visitors must identify themselves to the receptionist and be
escorted by an employee.  No visitor including former employees
is allowed to wander about the premises unescorted.  Visits by
personal friends or family to work areas is discouraged and they
should be kept to break or reception areas.  No visitor is
allowed to break rules affecting safety.