Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Safety and Health Policies
All Wallace Manufacturing employees are responsible for observing safe working practices, policy rules, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Medical Examinations
• All pre-employment medical exams will be performed by a physician chosen and paid for by the company
• All medical history forms must be completed completely and honestly. Withholding information could result in termination
• Physical exams could be required due to a transfer, promotion, declining performance, or increased absenteeism
• If any employee is impaired due to prescribed medication, they must report it to their supervisor prior to arriving at work
• Any employee with a drug or alcohol problem will be encouraged to seek treatment; however, such treatment does not preclude appropriate action by the company if work performance is affected
Accidents and Injuries
• Following any work-related injury, an employee must undergo a medical exam and drug test with 24 hours or face disciplinary action
• All work-related illnesses or injuries must be immediately reported to the supervisor
• Following treatment for injury or illness, all employees must:
1. Complete a Worker’s Compensation Report
2. Keep scheduled medical appointments
3. Return to work when cleared by a physician
• Company may offer modified duty on a temporary basis
• Employee may be granted a medical leave of absence if more than two weeks is required
Safety Rules – Each department head or supervisor is responsible for establishing necessary safety rules and posting them accordingly. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disciplinary action.
Hiring and Orientation – No employee shall be hired to do a job he or she is not physically or mentally able to perform in a safe and effective manner.
Training and Education – Managers and supervisors are responsible for recognizing the need for training or educational classes or materials which can improve safety. Human Resources will supply approved materials.
Accident Reports – All accidents reported within a department must be relayed to the Human Resources Department.
Facilities and Inspections – Wallace Manufacturing shall maintain all safety and health facilities to meet all applicable standards. Inspections will be conducted on a regular basis to maintain standards.