Boilermakers National Joint Apprenticeship Program: Rules and Regulations.

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Rules and Regulations to Follow:

Absence From Work: Situations beyond an apprentices control may force them to miss work. If the apprentice must miss work he/she should notify their employer as soon as possible. The supervisor will understand an occasional illness or emergency. But don't expect the supervisor to tolerate frequent absences or flimsy excuses. When an apprentice accepts a job, he/she assumes the responsibility for being there during working hours. Job attendance is recorded on a monthly apprentice evaluation report. Poor job attendance can affect the future of an apprentice and could lead to termination. Attendance is also one of the items the Area Joint Committee examines when approving pay increases.

Respect Company Property: Employers supply apprentices with tools, equipment and materials necessary for their jobs. These supplies are expensive, and employers expect them to be used properly. Low cost and higher profits determine the number of workers a company can afford and the number of contracts they can acquire. Any apprentice or journeyman who is misusing, wasting, or damaging company property risk losing his/her job.

Housekeeping: Keeping a work area in order has advantages for the worker and the company. Supervisors may think that anyone who has a sloppy work area does sloppy work and is often a dangerous work area. Good housekeeping promotes safety. Keeping a clean work area saves time and trouble. When you complete a task or prepare to leave for the day, remember to leave the work area in order.

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Safety: Most injuries are avoided by obeying "safety rules" and correcting all unsafe conditions. Wear hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, a respirator, and safety belts as required. Turn off machinery before making repairs and adjustments. Practice good housekeeping habits, and know where fire extinguishers and first-aid kits are located. When recognizing an "unsafe" condition, correct the situation immediately.

Sexual Harassment: Each year thousands of working men and women are sexually harassed while in training and on the job. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment in which the worker is subject to humiliation and made to feel uncomfortable. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, the Boilermakers National Joint Apprenticeship Program and the employers who employ Boilermakers have adopted a "Zero Tolerance" policy on sexual harassment.

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