Use of Facilities, Equipment and Property, Including Intellectual Property

Equipment essential in accomplishing job duties is often expensive and may be difficult to replace. When using property, team members are expected to exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards and guidelines.

Team members should notify their supervisor if any equipment, machines, or tools appear to be damaged, defective or in need of repair. Prompt reporting of loss, damages, defects and the need for repairs could prevent deterioration of equipment and possible injury to team members or others. Supervisors can answer any questions about the team members' responsibility for maintenance and care of equipment used on the job.

Team members also are prohibited from any unauthorized use of the Organization's intellectual property, such as audio and video tapes, print materials and software.

Improper, careless, negligent, destructive, or unsafe use or operation of equipment can result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Further, the Organization is not responsible for any damage to team members' personal belongings unless the team member's supervisor provided advance approval for the team member to bring the personal property to work.