Weapons & Violence Free Policy
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Weapons & Violence Free Workplace Policy
Overview
ABX Air, Inc., believes that employees should not have to tolerate violence
threats of violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse, physical aggression, or
any other form of violence. We are committed to providing a safe work
environment free of intimidation, threats, or violent acts. It’s our belief
that immediately reporting and investigating threatening behavior is important
to maintaining a safe workplace.
Core Requirements
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Any acts or threats of violence by or against any ABX employee and any other
persons or property are prohibited on ABX-owned or -operated property or
facilities while conducting company business or while attending or
participating in sponsored events. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | This prohibition also includes any aggressive or intimidating behavior, as
well as extreme verbal abuse that a reasonable person would consider as
threatening. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Regardless of any right-to-carry permit held, ABX prohibits the possession,
transfer, sale, or use of weapons of any type on ABX-owned or -operated
property or facilities, including weapons in vehicles. On duty law enforcement
officers, federal flight deck officers, and other federal officers whose
duties require the wearing of a firearm are exempt from this prohibition. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Shipping or carrying weaponry through the ABX system is not permitted. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Violations of this policy will result in discipline, up to and including
termination of employment. |
Employee Responsibility
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Immediately tell your supervisor about concerns for safety, including acts
or threats of violence or other violations of this policy. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Do not make jokes about committing or threatening violence. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Immediately report to management any criminal conviction you have received
for a violent crime. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Be aware of and report to management unauthorized individuals in your work
environment. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Cooperate with investigations and searches. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | You are encouraged to utilize ABX’s Employee Assistance Program to receive
confidential, personal support for issues that may affect your health, family
life, or job performance. |
Leadership Responsibility
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Act immediately when any concern for safety has been expressed, including
possession of a weapon or threat or act of violence. Appropriate action may be
in the form of investigation, intervention, or calming a stressful situation. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Ensure employee reports of violations or potential violations of this policy
are held in confidence and that retaliation of any kind is not permitted. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Report violations of this policy immediately to Loss Prevention and
Employee Relations, as well as to Security if immediate
intervention is necessary. |
![bullet](../../_themes/benefits-sumi-painting/sumbul2a.gif) | Be aware of and address any unauthorized individuals in your work
environment. |
Definitions
Weapon - any instrument that is specifically designed, made, or adapted for
the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death, including but not
limited to: clubs, firearms, handguns, knives (3" blade or larger),
explosives (e.g., fireworks), crossbows, bows and arrows, throwing stars, and
brass knuckles.
Copyright © 2005. ABX Air, Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: December 17, 2012.
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