organization-policies-and-safety-regulations

YMCA of Greater New Orleans Organization Policies and Safety Regulations 1. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring and termination will be without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, disability, age, or marital status.

2. You are responsible for maintaining your work area in a clean and neat manner.

3. You must abide by the dress code for employees when on duty.

4. Part-time (summer) employees have no leave of absence.

5. Part-time and seasonal employment is subject to availability of work.

6. The illegal use of alcohol or drugs while employed by the YMCA or while visiting any of its branches is absolutely prohibited. **Company drug testing policy for pre-employment, post injury, post accident, reasonable suspicion and random drug testing.

7. YMCA branch employees are required to be certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid, or take the first available training offered.

8. You are required to take courses as needed to maintain any certifications required for the position.

9. Report immediately any hazardous or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.

10. Lift with your legs and not with your back. Lift the load close to your body and do not jerk or twist with the load in hand. Lift with a partner when the lift is too heavy; know your limits.

11. In compliance with state law, wear seat belts at all times when you are in your vehicle.

12. Obey all written and verbal safety regulations. **If you have any questions, ask your supervisor.

13. For seasonal employees, it is understood that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is to be given to the YMCA in the event that you will be leaving your position.

14. For full-time exempt and non-exempt employees, it is understood that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is to be given to the YMCA in the event you will be leaving your position.

15. Personal Expression on Public Issues: Employees are free to exercise their full liberties as citizens, including the right to express their personal convictions on issues such as social, economic, religious and political subjects. However, they must refrain from giving the impressions that their views and positions are those of the YMCA. 16. All YMCA employees are required to have read the YMCA’s Employee Handbook.

17. It is understood that the first 90 days of employment are an “introductory period” and employment may be terminated during this period for whatever reason without prior notice.

18. Other policies and safety regulations may apply to specific jobs.

19. New hires must attend an initial New Employee Orientation.

I UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS COVERING THE COMPANY’S SAFETY REGULATIONS AND I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN MY TERMINATION AND/OR MAY JEOPARDIZE MY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS. Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________ Witness Signature:__________________________________ Date:_________________