Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

August 18, 2009 — CSO —

PURPOSE:
(Company) maintains a zero tolerance standard of violence in the workplace. The purpose of this policy is to provide (Company) employees guidance that will maintain an environment at and within (Company) property and events that is free of violence and the threat of violence.

POLICY:
Violent behavior of any kind or threats of violence, either implied or direct, are prohibited at (Company), in properties and at (Company) sponsored events. Such conduct by a (Company) employee will not be tolerated. An employee who exhibits violent behavior may be subject to criminal prosecution and shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Violent threats or actions by a non-employee may result in criminal prosecution. (Company) will investigate all complaints filed and will also investigate any possible violation of this policy of which we are made aware. Retaliation against a person who makes a complaint regarding violent behavior or threats of violence made to him/her is also prohibited.

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August 18, 2009 — CSO —

PURPOSE:
(Company) maintains a zero tolerance standard of violence in the workplace. The purpose of this policy is to provide (Company) employees guidance that will maintain an environment at and within (Company) property and events that is free of violence and the threat of violence.

POLICY:
Violent behavior of any kind or threats of violence, either implied or direct, are prohibited at (Company), in properties and at (Company) sponsored events. Such conduct by a (Company) employee will not be tolerated. An employee who exhibits violent behavior may be subject to criminal prosecution and shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Violent threats or actions by a non-employee may result in criminal prosecution. (Company) will investigate all complaints filed and will also investigate any possible violation of this policy of which we are made aware. Retaliation against a person who makes a complaint regarding violent behavior or threats of violence made to him/her is also prohibited.

DEFINITIONS:
Workplace Violence: Behavior in which an employee, former employee or visitor to a workplace inflicts or threatens to inflict damage to property, serious harm, injury or death to others at the workplace.

Threat: The implication or expression of intent to inflict physical harm or actions that a reasonable person would interpret as a threat to physical safety or property.

Intimidation: Making others afraid or fearful through threatening behavior.

Zero-tolerance: A standard that establishes that any behavior, implied or actual, that violates the policy will not be tolerated.

Court Order: An order by a Court that specifies and/or restricts the behavior of an individual. Court Orders may be issued in matters involving domestic violence, stalking or harassment, among other types of protective orders, including Temporary Restraining Orders.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR:
Violence in the workplace may include, but is not limited to the following list of prohibited behaviors directed at or by a co-worker, supervisor or member of the public:
1. Direct threats or physical intimidation.
2. Implications or suggestions of violence.
3. Stalking.
4. Possession of weapons of any kind on (Company) property, including parking lots, other exterior premises or while engaged in activities for (Company) in other locations, or at (Company)-sponsored events, unless such possession or use is a requirement of the job.
5. Assault of any form.
6. Physical restraint, confinement.
7. Dangerous or threatening horseplay.
8. Loud, disruptive or angry behavior or language that is clearly not part of the typical work environment.
9. Blatant or intentional disregard for the safety or well-being of others.
10. Commission of a violent felony or misdemeanor on (Company) property.
11. Any other act that a reasonable person would perceive as constituting a threat of violence.