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Safety on the Job Accident Prevention Policy APPM Section 93.3.2 City of Eugene employees have the right to expect a safe place in which to work, and proper tools and equipment with which to do their jobs. The City is committed to providing a safe work place, safe equipment, proper materials, and to establish and insist upon safe methods and practices at all times. No employee or supervisor may ever be relieved of any part of responsibility for accident prevention. It is a basic responsibility of management to make the safety of human beings a part of its daily concern. This responsibility must also be accepted by every employee of the City. Emergency Procedures APPM Section 4.95 Emergency procedures are determined by the City Manager or the Acting City Manager. In an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to maintain City services at a normal level. If the situation is serious enough that operation of these services must be modified to respond to the crisis, employees will be informed as quickly as possible by telephone and/or the news media. Appearance and Conduct APPM Section 4.4 (Revised 0910412000) Public relations are an integral part of each City employee's job. Employees should take pride in friendly, efficient service and should strive to do the best job possible for the citizens of Eugene. Neat appearance, appropriate conduct, and a helpful attitude are of the utmost importance in gaining favorable public opinion. Since many employees are recognized as employees of the City, they should take care that off - the -job conduct does not impair their effectiveness on the job. Employees may not accept special favors, considerations, discounts for private purchases, gifts, or gratuities resulting from or related to their employment with the City. Remember that the appearance of impropriety can be as damaging as actual impropriety and should also be avoided. The City encourages citizens of Eugene to volunteer their time, services, and financial support to our departments . and programs. Employees should take the time to recognize contributions to our organizations. Employees may not, however, grant special favors, exceptions, or fail to take appropriate action with a citizen because of his or her contributions. City employees are expected to be fair and judicious in the execution of their duties. SEE: Administrative.order regarding gifts to employees (8/13191) available from the office of the City Recorder Workplace Violence Policy APPM Section 4.92 (Revised 09196102) The City of Eugene is committed to maintaining a safe work environment free of all forms of violence for all City employees, agents of the City, and our customers. Any act of violence or intimidation, including verbal or physical threats, is strictly prohibited at all times. SEE: Section 1.4 Prohibition Against Harassment and Discrimination SEE: Section 1.4.11 Respectful Work Environment Policy SEE: Section 4.11 Weapons Policy SEE: Section 11.1 Causes for Disciplinary Action Workplace violence is defined as any act of physical, verbal, or written aggression by an individual in or related to the work place. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal threats or intimidation and physical intimidation, assault or battery by an employee, former employee or any visitor to a City workplace. Workplace violence may also include destruction or abuse of property. It is the responsibility of all employees and agents of the City to create and maintain a work environment free of workplace violence. Employees and other agents of the City, who experience any form of violence in the workplace, including physical or verbal threats, are expected to report the incident, as outlined below. In addition, any City employee having knowledge of a violent act committed in the workplace by any other City employee must also report it, as outlined below. Emergency services personnel are often exposed to situations that involve violence. These guidelines are not meant to be applied to emergency personnel in the course of their interactions during an emergency or enforcement response. Police Department and Fire /EMS Department policies and standard operating procedures apply in those situations.)