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Section 7
Policy Highlights
Below are highlights of some of the Society’s policies with which you should be familiar. This does not include
all of the Society’s policies, and complete versions of all of the Society’s policies can be found on the employee
Intranet at maingate.czs.org.
Animal Welfare Animal welfare is one of the Soci-
ety’s highest priorities. A formal process is in place for staff a “signal 13" and provide the same information.
to report any concerns or issues regarding the welfare of
the animals in the Society’s animal collection. Staff who
wish to report a concern may notify his/her management
supervisor, the Senior Vice President of Animal Programs,
the Vice President of Veterinary Services, or a member of
the Animal Welfare Committee, or staff may complete
a form available on the Society’s employee intranet at
https://maingate.czs.org/email/AnimalWelfareConcern.
Radios You may be assigned a radio on either a tempo-
rary or permanent basis as part of your job responsibilities
to facilitate communications. Those with permanently
assigned radios should check in with the appropriate
operator each morning so that messages can be relayed
promptly and efficiently. The radio is your responsibility
while it is assigned to you. Missing or malfunctioning
equipment is to be reported promptly to your supervisor,
the base operator, and a security communications officer.
A detailed radio communications manual describes proper
usage, emergency procedures, and the appropriate use of
radio codes. If you are assigned a radio, it is your respon-
sibility to read the manual and follow the procedures and
codes prescribed.
Emergencies If you believe life or property are in
danger, do not hesitate to use the emergency telephone or
emergency radio procedures. Potentially hazardous situa-
tions can usually be contained if the proper individuals are
notified quickly. More damage may result if you are hes-
itant in notifying others of a perceived hazard. If you are
near a telephone, call extension 8313 if you believe there
is a life-threatening situation or if property is in danger.
Be prepared to give the operator your name, location, the
reason for the emergency, and whether the public or other
employees are in immediate danger. If you have a radio,
you may contact the base or dispatcher operator and report
When an emergency situation exists, always keep radio
channels and telephone extensions clear. Do not report to
an emergency location unless you are requested to do so
by a management supervisor. Do not respond to questions
from media representatives directly; these are to be referred
to the Public Relations Department. Attempt to calm any
fears among guests, if applicable, and be prepared to escort
guests to safe areas if necessary.
Emergency response plans and fire evacuation plans
exist for all buildings, and the Society conducts regular
emergency drills to ensure our preparedness. Familiar-
ize yourself with the location of building exits and fire
extinguishers in your work area. In the unlikely event of a
fire, your first obligation is to report the situation via the
emergency system and to evacuate the area immediately.
Do not endanger your own or others’ safety. In the event
that you inadvertently set off a fire alarm system, immedi-
ately alert the Society’s Police Department about the false
alarm. They can contact the local village fire departments
that would normally respond to our alarms.
Operating Vehicles You may be required to operate
a Society vehicle or equipment in the performance of your
job. Positions that require driving have specific license
requirements. Some positions require mandatory training
before you may operate a CZS vehicle, including golf carts.