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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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