New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Employee Handbook

2y ago
64 Views
12 Downloads
869.33 KB
43 Pages
Last View : 22d ago
Last Download : 2m ago
Upload by : Fiona Harless
Transcription

New EnterpriseStone & Lime Co., Inc.Employee HandbookRevised 04/2017

ContentsIntroduction . 6Welcome. 6Corporate History. 6MISSION STATEMENT . 7NESL Policy . 7Code of Ethics . 7Safety and Health . 7Our Mission . 8Our Vision. 8Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . 8Head Protection . 8Eye Protection . 9Hand Protection . 9Hearing Protection . 9Foot Protection . 9Respiratory Protection . 10Welding PPE . 10Personal Fall Arrest Systems . 10PPE Inspection and Maintenance . 10Housekeeping . 10Incident Reporting . 10Hazardous Materials . 10First Move Forward . 11Absolute Safety Rules . 11Miscellaneous . 12Employee Classifications . 12Notification of Policy Change . 12Access to Records . 12Equal Employment Opportunity Policy . 13Disability Accommodation . 13Immigration Compliance. 14Orientation & On-Boarding . 14Attendance/Absence . 14VFD-1E-032320172 Page

Overtime . 15Flex Time . 15Performance Reviews . 15Annual Increases . 15Work Schedules . 15Timekeeping. 16Use of NESL Vehicles . 16Paycheck Procedures . 16Payroll Deductions . 17Your Supervisor . 17Personal Conduct . 17Employee Responsibilities . 17Unlawful Harassment. 18Avenues of Appeal . 19Grievance . 19Drug Free Workplace . 19Customer Relations . 20Confidentiality . 20Dress Code . 20Computer and Email Usage. 21Internet Usage . 21Workplace Monitoring . 23Cell Phone Usage . 23Smartphone & Remote Connectivity Compensation Policy . 23Outside Employment . 23Business Gifts . 23Data Changes . 24Seniority . 24Layoff-Decrease in the Work Force . 24Recall from Layoff . 24Termination of Employment . 25Resignation . 25Discharge. 25NESL Property . 25NESL Vehicles . 25VFD-1E-032320173 Page

Seat Belts. 26NESL Phones, Computers, Networks & Other Mobile Communication Devices . 26Other NESL Property . 26Employee Relations. 26Promotions/Transfers/Relocations . 26Lunch Periods . 27Solicitation/Distribution. 27Inclement Weather . 27NESL Events . 28Smoking/Tobacco/Electronic Cigarettes . 28Drug and Alcohol Use. 28Communications . 29Payroll Notices . 29Mailings . 29Bulletin Boards . 29Newsletter- "The Enterpriser" . 29Employee Relations Hotline . 30Internet Website . 30Volunteer Activities. 30Workplace Violence Prevention. 30Substance Abuse Policy. 31Employee Benefits . 31Beyond Your Paycheck . 32Personal Leave of Absence . 32Disability Leave . 32Military Leave. 33Military Family Leave Provisions . 33Bereavement Pay . 34Jury Duty . 34Family and Medical Leave of Absence Policy. 34Eligibility . 35Basic Regulations and Conditions of Leave . 35Notification and Reporting Requirements . 36Procedures . 36Additional Leaves of Absence . 36VFD-1E-032320174 Page

Vacation . 37Holidays. 37Retirement . 37Employee Discount . 37Expense Accounts/Reimbursement . 37Benefits Continuation (COBRA) . 37Employee Assistance Program . 38General NESL Work Rules . 38WORKERS’ COMPENSATION . 40Workers’ Compensation Employee Notification . 40Workers’ Compensation Employee Notice . 41EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM . 43VFD-1E-032320175 Page

IntroductionThis handbook is intended solely as a guide. The language contained in the handbook should not beconstrued as creating a contract of employment, express, or implied, between New Enterprise Stone &Lime Co., Inc. (hereinafter called “NESL”) and any of its employees.In the event there is a conflict between the language contained in this handbook and language containedin a collective bargaining agreement covering an employee, the language of the collective bargainingagreement, applicable to that employee, will govern.This handbook is effective April 1, 2017 and supersedes all past handbooks.WelcomeWelcome to the NESL family. As a new employee, there are many factors concerning your employmentthat you will want to know, need to know, or are expected to know, and this handbook is designed to helpyou in all those areas. Although every possibility is not covered in this handbook, it should answer most ofthe questions that you will have as you begin your career with NESL. Questions concerning our policies,your benefits, and personal opportunities are discussed in the following pages.Successful completion of the probationary period should not be construed as creating a contract ofemployment or as guaranteeing employment for any specific duration or as establishing a just causedischarge standard.The most important asset of NESL is you, our employee, and we encourage you to blend your talents andabilities with the knowledge of our current employees to continue NESL’s success.Your contributions to NESL are stepping stones to advancement and greater earnings. We will do all wecan to provide you with the opportunity to achieve personal satisfaction and utilization of your talents.This employee handbook cannot cover every employment situation or answer every question about NESLpolicies or benefits. NESL has the right to add new policies, change policies, or cancel policies at any time.Consequently, this handbook cannot be viewed as an employment contract and is not intended to createcontractual obligations of any kind.Finally, NESL adheres to the principal of employment-at-will. The employment-at-will policy allows you orNESL to terminate your employment at any time for any reason with or without notice. Only the Presidentof NESL has the authority to alter this policy and will only do so in writing.We welcome you and look forward to a long and successful association.Management of NESLCorporate HistoryNESL was founded in 1924 as a partnership by J.S. Detwiler and his son, Paul I. Detwiler. The initialoperations consisted of a quarry and facilities to crush stone and burn lime, products used in highwayconstruction. Since then, NESL has grown into one of the largest employers in the region, with divisionsand subsidiaries located in several areas of Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Texas.VFD-1E-032320176 Page

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission as a family owned company is to provide the highest quality construction materials, heavyhighway construction, and traffic safety products. Employees are our most valuable assets. We commit toachieving our mission in a safe, environmentally conscious, financially sound, and ethical manner. Safety,Communication, and Innovation are the three foundational values that support our mission in the NewEnterprise culture.SafetyWe want every employee to go home safe at the end of the day. Our neighbors/communities can expectus to operate in a responsible and safe manner, and meet or exceed all required standards and laws.CommunicationWe want our employees to embrace open, candid, constructive communication in all areas of thecompany. Our customers and vendors deserve timely, direct, and accurate information and feedback. Webelieve in communicating promptly and accurately with all community and governmental organizations.We support participation in local civic groups and state and national associations to advance our industry.InnovationInnovation is an employee driven, solutions oriented process. Each employee is encouraged to use anentrepreneurial spirit which is directed toward the long-term benefit of all employees and the companyWe encourage thoughtful and calculated risk analysis in advancing our goals.NESL PolicyThis employee handbook cannot cover every situation or answer every question about policies andbenefits at NESL. Also, sometimes we may need to change the handbook. NESL has the right to add newpolicies, change policies, or cancel policies at any time. If we make changes to the handbook, we will tellyou about the changes as soon as practicable. Consequently, this handbook cannot be viewed as anemployment contract and is not intended to create contractual obligations of any kind.Code of EthicsFor the complete Code of Ethics policy, please refer to the NESL website at www.nesl.com, under theEmployee Login section, or contact the Human Resources Department for a copy.Safety and HealthA NESL ValueSafety is our leading NESL value. We have no tolerance for practices that fail to promote safety in theworkplace or on the job site.We work hard to develop a world class safety culture at NESL. From top management down, we have a“safety first” attitude and are determined to conduct all operations and maintain our facilities in a waythat ensures a safe working environment for all employees.VFD-1E-032320177 Page

Our MissionOur mission is challenging: we want to eliminate all injuries from NESL workplaces. Ongoing training andaccountability on every level are helping us achieve our mission.Our approach to safety and regulatory compliance has enabled us to grow. We continue to prove thatNESL can operate within safety and environmental regulations and that operating safely actually savesNESL money. We have demonstrated that safety can be a competitive advantage, and our commitment tosafety is a vital part of our vision.Our VisionAt NESL, we want every employee to go “Home Safe Every Day.” Our neighbors and communities canexpect us to operate in a responsible and safe manner, and meet or exceed relevant standards,regulations and laws.Our vision is embedded into NESL’s core values and business culture. We work relentlessly to achieve andsustain our safety vision through enterprise execution of five key elements that deliver world class safetyperformance.1.2.3.4.5.Relentless recognition and remediation of hazards.Integration of safety into every task our employees perform.Employees are highly engaged in our safety culture and continuous improvement activities.Teaching of safe behaviors and recognition of safe performance that helps us achieve our vision.Root cause analysis when injuries and near misses occur.All NESL employees are responsible and held accountable to ensure the above five key elements are partof their everyday work. Additionally, every employee is expected to:1.2.3.Follow all safe work practices, policies and procedures applicable to the specific job functionor taskWear personal protective equipment per NESL policies.Practice good housekeeping.NESL has also issued Absolute Safety Rules to continue to insure employees return “Home Safe EveryDay.” You can view a complete listing of these rules on page 11.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is intended to establish a barrier between people and hazards andminimize the risk of personal injury after engineering or administrative controls are considered first. Onlypersonal protective equipment that is approved by Corporate Safety is permitted to be used.PPE includes, but is not limited to; head protection, eye protection, foot protection, hand protection,hearing protection, respiratory protection, welding gear, and personal fall arrest equipment. Thefollowing paragraphs provide a summary of NESL requirements for PPE use. A complete set of PPErequirements is located in NESL’s Safety and Health Standards Manual.Head ProtectionProtective helmets (hard hats) shall be worn at all times at any job/work site, all shops (e.g., mobileVFD-1E-032320178 Page

equipment repair shop/garage, electric shop, etc.), hot mix asphalt (HMA) plant, ready mixed concreteplant (RMX), quarry and customer establishments.Helmets shall also be worn when employees perform any other task or work in any area where there is apotential for injury to the head from falling objects or contact with electrical hazards are or may bepresent.Helmets are not required to be worn when operating vehicles and equipment with enclosed cabs, withinoffices, and within enclosed control rooms.Eye ProtectionEye protection (minimum of safety glasses) shall be worn at all times on any job/work site, all shops,plants and quarries. Safety glasses are not required when operating vehicles and equipment withenclosed cabs, within offices, and within enclosed control rooms. All eye and face protection shall meetthe current ANSI Z87.1 requirements.Eye and face protection is also required when employees are exposed to or have the potential to beexposed to flying particles, molten metal, splashing liquids, chemical gasses or vapors, potentially injuriouslight radiation (such as welding), or a combination of these hazards.A prescription eyewear reimbursement program is available for certain eligible employees. Contact yoursupervisor for additional information regarding this program.Hand ProtectionHand protection shall be used when there is a potential for them to be exposed to hazards from skinabsorption of harmful substances, cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures; chemical burns, thermal burns,and harmful temperature extremes.Hearing ProtectionEmployees shall wear hearing protectors when working in posted areas and/or when high noise levelswarrant.Foot ProtectionProtective footwear shall be worn at all times on any job/work site, all quarries, all shops and plants and inall areas where there is a potential for foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, objects piercing thesoles, or electrical hazards. Protective footwear shall meet the current ASTM F2412 or ASTM F2413 standards with minimumI/75 and C/75 impact and compression resistance ratings respectively. Both steel and compositetoe construction are acceptable if the minimum impact and compression ratings are satisfied.Protective footwear height must be at least 6-inches.Steel-toe or composite-toe sneakers are not permitted.A protective footwear allowance program is available for certain eligible employees. Contact yoursupervisor for additional information regarding this program.VFD-1E-032320179 Page

Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory protection devices shall be used when working in areas designated by NESL. Employees shallnot enter respirator required areas or wear a respirator in a respirator required area without successfullycompleting the NESL respirator protection training course, respirator fit test, and a medical clearancereview performed by a health care provider designated by Corporate Safety Services.Welding PPEWelding helmets, gloves, and other protective welding equipment must be worn while welding.Personal Fall Arrest SystemsPersonal Fall Arrest Systems (harness, lanyard, retractable lanyards, horizontal lifelines, and anchor points)shall be utilized by employees when they are exposed to fall hazards and when operating or riding in anyaerial lift basket.Employees who must use personal fall arrest systems shall successfully complete NESL’s fall protectioncourse prior to being assigned any task that would require the use of a personal fall arrest system.PPE Inspection and MaintenanceEmployees shall inspect their PPE to assure it provides the required protection for the task beingperformed. PPE that is damaged, worn, or broken shall be replaced. Employees shall not use defective ordamaged PPE.HousekeepingGood housekeeping is one of the primary ways to maintain safe working conditions. From the job site tothe office, good housekeeping helps to achieve an efficient and safe workplace. Keep your work area cleanand orderly whether it is putting away tools and materials, or keeping your desk or office orderly anduncluttered. Do not leave anything in a position that may cause an injury to you or someone else.Incident ReportingEmployees shall report all incidents

This handbook is intended solely as a guide. The language contained in the handbook should not be construed as creating a contract of employment, express, or implied, between New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., I

Related Documents:

2.2 Stone Cladding The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry, with history going back to 1894. [1]. NSI members commonly produce stone cladding, stone flooring, and stone countertops. Stone cladding is applied to a building exterior to separate it from the natural

Alexis Stone Andrew Stone Curtis C. Stone Emily Stone Marleta (Birchard) Shadduck Dave Shadduck End of 2016 Stone Reunion Minutes . Stone Reunion and Stone Memorial Association 2017 Invitation and 2016 Meeting Minutes 5 Vital Statistics Summary (information obtained between July 30, 2016 and June 10, 2017)

Century stone is the UK's leading provider of Stone and Stone Veneer Cladding. As part of our portfolio we are the exclusive representative in the UK and Ireland for Eldorado Stone. Eldorado Stone Corporation, founded in 1969 in Carnation, Washington, has over the last 40 years, become the leading manufacturer of architectural stone veneer

ALL6165G-L Lime Green Large ALL6165G-XL Lime Green X-Large ALL6165G-XXL Lime Green 2X-Large ALL6165G-XXXL Lime Green 3X-Large *Lime Green: CSA Class 2, Level 2 12.30 ea. 9.50 ea. Part # Colour Size ALL6165R-M Red Medium ALL6165R-L Red Large ALL6165R-XL Red X-Large ALL6165R-XXL Red 2X-Large ALL6165R-XXXL Red 3X-Large *Red: CSA Class

Unconfined Compressive Strength Test, California Bearing Ratio Test and Scanning Electron Microscope were conducted. 1. Unconfined Compression Strength (UCS) Test UCS test was performed according to IS: 2720(Part X)-1991. Test was conducted on Soil alone, Soil-Lime mix and Soil-lime- Copper slag mix. The Lime-Soil sample and Lime-

Philadelphia Distilled Stateside Vodka, Chambord, fresh squeezed lime and simple syrup makes this perfect martini! THE BEST MARGARITA Hornitos Tequila, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime juice and Cointreau ABSOLUT LIME BLOODY MARY Make your bloody more amazing with Absolut Lime and some bacon! CITYWIDE Shot bourbon and a 16 ounce domestic beer - 7

This Month's Autoship: Coconuts & Lime Table of Contents Coconuts & Lime: Enjoy a tropical holiday anytime, anywhere when you burn this candle. Sweet, juicy coconut scent with a hint of lime wafting through the air. p.02 Our Summer Caribbean Line is Now Available! p.02 Goals, Challenges and A

2013 AMC 8 Problems Problem 1 Amma wants to arrange her model cars in rows with exactly 6 cars in each row. She now has 23 model cars. What is the smallest number of additional cars she must buy in order to be able to arrange all her cars this way? Solution Problem 2 A sign at the fish market says, "50% off, today only: half-pound packages for just 3 per package." What is the regular price .