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3.6.1 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 with regard to appearance and standards of dress. You should wear clothes
appropriate to your role responsibilities and they should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

Clothing appropriate to your role must be worn to work at every shift and the maintenance and
upkeep of same is the responsibility of the employee. Items of Company branded clothing displaying
signs of wear and tear should be brought to the attention of a MANAGER and they will arrange a
replacement.

Company branded high visibility clothing must be worn on-site in addition to the appropriate PPE.
Wearing of clothing or PPE displaying the logo/branding of other corporate entities is forbidden.
All Company branded items of clothing must be returned to a MANAGER following termination of
employment or your resignation.

3.6.2 Personal Grooming Policy
In your role with the Company you are highly likely to be in constant contact with customers, members
of the public and suppliers as well as working in close quarters with fellow employees. This policy on
personal grooming has been developed to ensure employees understand the importance of
appropriate grooming and hygiene in the workplace or when otherwise representing BELL LANE. The
standards of grooming and hygiene outlined below set forth the minimum requirements to which all
employees are required to adhere.

Hygiene - every employee is expected to practice daily hygiene and good grooming habits as set forth
in further detail below.

Hair - Hair should be clean, combed, and neatly trimmed or arranged. Unkempt hair is not permitted.
Sideburns, moustaches, and beards should be neatly trimmed.

Nails - Hands and nails should be kept reasonably clean. The Company appreciate the nature of your
work is not conducive to pristine hand cleanliness but in the interests of your personal hygiene and
safety, gloves are to be worn at all times unless otherwise instructed. Hygiene facilities are provided
and must be utilised and respected.
Oral hygiene – appropriate standards of oral hygiene should be observed, before commencement of
work and after breaks/meals. Further information on the health benefits of good oral hygiene can be
found at https://www.dentist.ie/.

Jewellery – Jewellery should be kept to a minimum.

Gloves – Gloves must be worn when necessary.
Violations - Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary procedure, up to and including dismissal.

Exceptions - Employees seeking an exception from any of the above standards should speak with a
MANAGER in advance.

3.6.3 Fitness for Work
Should you arrive in work and, in our opinion, you are not fit for work, we reserve the right to exercise
our duty of care if we believe that you may not be able to undertake your duties in a safe manner or

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