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Sample Policies and Forms
The forms and policies collected below are intended as samples. Review them with your employment law counsel to confirm that they are appropriate for your specific needs and situation. Used as a starting point, these can greatly reduce the cost of having an attorney draft documents from scratch for use in your organization.
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Manlift Safety Policy
COCA Online Exclusive December 2009
As we report in this month's issue, a worker in Turlock was seriously injured after materials that were being improperly moved with a manlift shifted and fell on him. It's important for workers to understand that misuse of a manlift, far from being a smart shortcut, can lead to injury or even death.
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Cell Phone Policy
COCA Online Exclusive October 2009
This sample policy has been newly updated to reflect the latest technology changes, including texting
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Sample Incident and Near Miss Reporting Policy
COCA Online Exclusive September 2009
In order to ensure a safe, healthful, and efficient work environment for our employees, the Company has established the following incident and near miss reporting policy as a condition of employment and continued employment
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Bucket Truck Safety Policy
COCA Online Exclusive March 2009
Companies whose workers operate aerial platform/bucket trucks should have a policy regarding truck safety and safe work practices. This sample policy can be adapted to suit specific industries or applications.
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Sample Meal Period Waiver
In certain situations an employee and employer may waive a meal period by mutual consent. Here is a sample meal period waiver form. . . .
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Meal and Rest Periods
It is crucial for employers to carefully and accurately comply with California's laws on employee meal and rest breaks. This policy, updated following the recent Brinker decision, will help you explain the rules to employees. . . .
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Cellular Phone Policy
COCA Online Exclusive
Here's a sample cell phone policy you can use to encourage employees' safe use of cell phones while driving. You can tailor the policy to meet your organization's needs. . . .
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Sample Telecommute Policy
If telecommuting is right for your company, it's important to have a written policy so employees who wish to telecommute understand their rights and your expectations. Here's a sample policy that you can use . . .
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Sample Disciplinary Procedure
January 2009
Cal/OSHA not only requires that you have a safety program ... it requires that you enforce it. Sometimes, that enforcement needs to take the form of disciplinary action. In order for disciplinary action to work, it needs to be structured so that the employee is clear about why he or she is being disciplined and what the consequences of future violations will be. This policy and form will help you provide your employees with a step-by-step policy for disciplinary action that doesn't leave them guessing about what happens if they continue to violate your safety rules and procedures. . . .
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