Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 20
should take their workday schedule into account and wear customary business attire when
appropriate such as when representing the City at an outside community function.
Clothing containing suggestive words or pictures must not be worn.
Employees are reminded that personal cleanliness, appearance and demeanor reflect on the
professionalism of the City and the commitment to public service. Each employee is expected to
demonstrate a positive attitude and an appropriate appearance for their position. Employees are
expected to take pride in their personal appearance and assure cleanliness and neatness in their
appearance and uniforms.
Department heads and/or supervisors are responsible for interpreting and enforcing dress and
grooming standards within their department. The department head and/or supervisor will counsel
any employee who does not meet the standards of the department. If the employee’s appearance
is viewed as immodest or inappropriate to a business setting and/or the clothing is unsafe, the
employee may be sent home to correct the problem. Repeated disregard for the dress and
grooming policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Safety:
Every employee of the City of Plymouth has a personal and vital responsibility to work safely and
promote safety. Employees are required, as a condition of employment, to perform their work in a
way that will prevent injury and illness to themselves and fellow workers and prevent property
damage. All employees are responsible for the following:
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Actively promoting a safe work environment;
Complying with all City safety policies and regulations;
Reporting all accidents, incidents and injuries immediately;
Making recommendations for improving safety;
Being alert to safety and health hazards and correcting or reporting them;
Performing all work in a safe manner;
Using tools, equipment and vehicles safely and for their intended use;
Wearing personal protective equipment when required by City rules and procedures; and
Keeping work areas clean, orderly and free from hazards;
The entire safety manual is contained in Appendix P of this manual.
Access to City Facilities:
All City facilities when not in use must be secured at all times. The City of Plymouth has invested
resources to secure all facilities including but not limited to: city hall, municipal services, & the
cultural center/ice arena. To facilitate access to one or all of these facilities, employees are issued
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