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Use of Computer Equipment
In order to control the use of the Company’s computer equipment and reduce
the risk of contamination the following will apply:
a) The introduction of new software must first of all be checked and authorised
by an approved Company Software Engineer, before general use will be
permitted.
b) Only authorised staff should have access to the Company’s computer
equipment.
c) Only authorised software may be used on any of the Company’s computer
equipment.
d) Only software that is used for business applications may be used.
e) No software may be brought onto or taken from the Company’s premises
without prior authorisation.
f) Unauthorised access to the computer facility will result in disciplinary action.
g) Unauthorised copying and/or removal of computer equipment/software will
result in disciplinary action, such actions could
lead to dismissal.
In order to prevent the introduction of virus
contamination into the software system the
following must be observed:
a) Unauthorised software including public domain
software, magazine cover disks/CDs or Internet/
World Wide Web downloads must not be used;
and
b) All software must be virus checked using
standard testing procedures by someone
authorised to do such checks before being used.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted on any of mdgroup Company premises, Client and
supplier’s premises, Client events and Hotel event premises. This must be
observed at all times. Breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action up
to, and including dismissal.

Alcohol and Drugs
You must not be under the influence of alcohol, illegally or medically non-
prescribed drugs, or affected by the abuse of solvents or similar substances
whilst at work. Should you be prescribed a drug that may or is likely to affect
your performance at work, you should inform your Line Manager of this at the

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