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Safety Rules
SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK OF EAST TENNESSEE
   
Rules Of Conduct 		 
  • Running or horseplay is not permitted in the warehouse.
  • Smoking is permitted in authorized smoking areas only. (outside building)
  • Only authorized persons may drive or ride tow motors, lift trucks or other mechanical equipment.
  • Employees' & volunteers' clothing must be clear of operating equipment.
  • Only authorized persons may attempt to repair equipment.
  • Equipment must be shut off and safely locked before repairing it.
  • No short cuts in performing assigned work are permitted.
  • Unauthorized use of or removal of safety equipment is not permitted.
  • All unsafe acts or conditions should be reported to warehouse staff.
  • Any questions regarding safety should be referred to warehouse staff.
   
Warehouse Safety & Shopping Guidelines 		 
  • While in the warehouse, stay within the distribution area. Do not go beyond the rolling door into the storage area.
  • Be alert, aware and careful. There are forklifts, cars and trucks operating in the distribution and parking area.
  • To maintain a safe environment, Second Harvest Food Bank would prefer that toddlers and young children not be in the warehouse. Second Harvest Food Bank recognizes that is not always possible; therefore, we respectfully request that no children be left unattended and prefer the children be in strollers.
  • No running in the warehouse.
  • Do not climb on racking or step on pallets. If there is something that is out of your reach, please get a warehouse staff member to assist you.
  • Do not tilt over large totes, due to the possibility of the tote falling over on you.
  • If you pick up an item that is leaking, please notify a staff person immediately.
  • For safety reasons, we must ask that no more than one shopper and two helpers be allowed to shop for one agency at a time.
  • Please do not bring open drinks and food into the warehouse.
  • If you must eat or drink, please utilize the break room and clean up after yourself.
  • Do not open food products from the warehouse, we have a vending machine in the break room.
  • Do not open any cases. If an agency does open a case, that agency will be charged for that product. If repeated, then they will be asked to leave the warehouse.
  • When shopping, please keep all products separate. For example, keep all drinks together, all breakfast foods together, etc. Check out will be a lot faster!