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SOUTH ORANGE RESCUE SQUAD,INC. <br /> North Carolina <br /> Standard Operations Manual <br /> Subject: Personal Conduct SOP No.:GEN-010 <br /> Effective Date: November 10,2005 <br /> Revision Date: Authorization Signature: <br /> 4.5.1. Use of tobacco products in any station or any vehicle owned or operated by South Orange <br /> Rescue Squad,Inc.or Orange County is prohibited. <br /> 4.5.2. It is the responsibility of the individual using tobacco outside the building to properly <br /> dispose of waste materials generated by tobacco use. Containment and disposal of <br /> smokeless tobacco waste shall be in a dark container with a lid(affixed after each use)and <br /> disposed of in the proper garbage container. Containers shall not be unattended or carried <br /> around while performing tasks.Smokers shall dispose of waste appropriately and shall not <br /> discard waste on lawn or parking area of the Stations.Tobacco products shall be stored out <br /> of sight when not in use. <br /> 4.5.3. Use of tobacco products at South Orange Rescue Squad shall be limited to the area <br /> behind the building. <br /> 4.5.4. Use of any tobacco products while engaged in any Squad activity,including,but not <br /> limited to,calls for service,scenes,public relations events,and special events shall be <br /> prohibited. <br /> 4.6.DRUG FREE WORK PLACE <br /> 4.6.1. All members shall have the right to a work place that is free of unlawful controlled <br /> substances(hereinafter referred to as"drugs")in order to ensure the safety of all members, <br /> as well as the safety of the general public. <br /> 4.6.2. The unlawful manufacture,distribution,possession,or use of controlled substances on <br /> squad premises,in any stations,or vehicles is strictly prohibited. <br /> 4.6.3. Members convicted of possession,use,manufacturing or distributing drugs shall be <br /> terminated. <br /> 4.6.4. At no time shall any member be on Squad property or in any emergency vehicle while <br /> under the influence of alcohol or drugs. <br /> 4.7. FIREARMS IN THE WORK PLACE <br /> 4.7.1. The possession of firearms,concealed or otherwise,is prohibited in any Squad vehicle or <br /> in any Squad buildings. <br /> 4.7.2. This shall not apply to duly appointed and sworn law enforcement officers. <br /> 4.8. PROFANITY/OBSCENITY <br /> 4.8.1. The Squad recognizes the right of every member to work in an environment that is non- <br /> offensive and non-insulting. <br /> 4.8.2. The use of profane words,phrases or gestures that are deemed offensive to any member <br /> who willfully states so shall be prohibited. <br /> GEN-010 Personal Conduct-revised nov 05-adopted.doc <br /> -Page 3of4- <br />