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Workplace Violence Policy
The Company aims to acquaint employees with what we
consider workplace violence and ask them to report early signs or
threats. We want to provide employees with a safe workplace where
mutual respect is given, and employees are following the company’s
standards of ethical conduct. It is the policy of the Company and the
responsibility of its managers and all of its employees to maintain a
workplace free from threats and acts of violence. Workplace violence
is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or
other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at or outside the
workplace. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults
and homicide.

The Company does not tolerate any type of workplace violence
committed by or against employees. Employees are prohibited from
making threats or engaging in violent activities. Employees found in
violation of this policy will be disciplined up to and including
termination. The following is a list of behaviors, while not exhaustive,
provides examples of conduct this is prohibited:
• Causing physical injury to another person
• Making threatening remarks.
• Acting out in an aggressive or hostile manner that creates a
reasonable fear of injury to another person or subjects another
individual to emotional distress.
• Intentionally damaging employer property or property of
another employee.
• Possessing a weapon while on Company property or while on
Company business.
• Committing acts motivated by, or related to, sexual
harassment or domestic violence.

Employees who confront or encounter an armed or dangerous person
should not attempt to challenge or disarm the individual. Remain calm
and make constant eye contact and talk to the individual. If a
supervisor can be safely notified of the need for assistance without
endangering the safety of the employee or others, such notice should
be given.

Workplace Bullying Policy
The Company defines bullying as “repeated inappropriate
behavior, either direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or
otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others,

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