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the employer’s authority.
                     •    Ensure that they are not under the influence of or consume alcohol or restricted drugs
                         whilst
                          at work.
                     •    Immediately notify any conviction for a criminal offence to the employer.
                     •    Immediately notify the company if a court summons requires attendance at a court, either
                         as
                          a defendant or as a witness
                     •    Not allow unauthorised access to the employer’s premises
                     •    Ensure that they use the employer’s equipment or facilities only with authorisation.

               In addition to the Code of Conduct, employees should adhere to the following guidelines:

                     •    When engaging clients, their employees, and associated contractors a respectful and
                          professional tone should be maintained at all times. Shouting and foul or abusive language
                         are to be avoided.
                     •    Employees must encourage and support new and younger employees, in particular
                          apprentices who have recently joined the organisation.
                     •    Employees are expected to work and interact with all employees of the company in a
                          harmonious and cooperative manner.
                     •    Employees must comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the individual and the
                          company in the conduct of the company's business and carry out duties in accordance with
                          the safety statement and method statements.
                     •    Employees should not use company property, services, or any information they obtain on
                         the
                          job,  which  is  not  readily  available  to  the  general  public,  for  personal  gain  and may  not
                     possess,
                          remove or dispose of company materials, supplies or equipment without proper authority.
                     •    Employees may not accept or give any form of gratuity, which would tend to influence, or
                         give
                          the  appearance  of  influencing,  their  judgment,  or  the  judgment  of  others  in  the
                     performance
                          of their duties. Gifts of value greater than €50 must be disclosed to the Company and may
                     be
                          placed into an employee raffle to ensure fairness and equality.
                     •    Employees shall not falsify any records, nor shall they withhold information or give false
                         or
                          misleading information to anyone conducting duly authorised investigations. Failure to
                          comply may result in reputational damage to the Company and/or negatively affect our
                          compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
                     •    Employees  are  not  permitted  to  solicit  other  employees  during  working  time  or  in
                         working
                          areas,  for  any  purpose.  Distribution of  literature  during  working  time  and/or  in  working
                     areas
                          is not permitted.

               3.6.2  Company Clothing and Standard of Dress
               In your role with the Company you are highly likely to be in constant contact with customers, members
               of the public and suppliers. It is considered of utmost importance that you endeavour to present a
               professional  image  regarding  appearance  and  standards  of  dress.  You  should  wear  clothes
               appropriate to your role responsibilities and they should always be kept clean and tidy.


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