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Although most safety regulations are consistent throughout each department and program, each
employee has the responsibility to identify and familiarize themselves with the emergency plan
for his/her working area. Each facility will have an emergency plan posted detailing procedure in
handling emergencies such as fire, weather related events, and medical crises.

It is the responsibility of the employee to report immediately to their Supervisor any accident or
health incident that they are involved in or witness. It is also the responsibility of the employee
to report immediately to their Supervisor or management of any unsafe conditions that exist
within their work environment that pose a threat to their safety or wellbeing or that of their co-
workers.

Management requires that every person in the organization assume the responsibility of
individual and organizational safety. Failure to follow Customer or Company safety and health
guidelines or engaging in conduct that places the employee, Customer, or Company property at
risk can lead to employee disciplinary action up to and including termination. For more detail on
Safety, please refer to the Human Resource Department.

6.4 Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Workplace
In keeping with nou Systems’ intent to provide a safe and healthful work environment, smoking
and/or use of any tobacco products, including vapor or electronic cigarettes is prohibited within
nou-systems facilities, however, smoking is allowed in designated outdoor smoking areas. All nou
Systems facilities are “Smoke Free Facilities.” Employees are subject to the rules of our
Customers’ “Smoke Free Facility” guidelines that may or may not include a designated outside
smoking area.

Some non-smoking employees may be highly sensitive or allergic to tobacco residue. In order to
respect these employees, smokers must ensure that their clothing is free of any residual smoking
odor.

6.5 Driving Policy
We each have a responsibility to protect ourselves and those around us when on the road.
Employees that are required to drive on Company business will be expected to consistently follow
all the procedures below:

• All employees are expected to wear seat belts at all time while in a moving vehicle
being used for Company business, whether they are the driver or a passenger (which
includes passengers in the rear seats of the vehicle).
• Safety must come before all other concerns. Regardless of the circumstances,
including slow or stopped traffic, employees are required to pull off to the side of the
road, into a parking lot, or other safe location before placing or accepting a call unless
using a hands-free operation. In addition, employees should refrain from discussion
of complicated or emotional matters and keep their eyes on the road. Special care
should be taken in situations where there is traffic, inclement weather or the

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