Horseplay Policy

PURPOSE

The management of KBD Transportation maintains that discipline is necessary to prevent irresponsible behaviour that is inherently unsafe (such as horseplay) and more often to ensure compliance with safety rules.Horseplay, scuffling, and other acts that tend to have an adverse influence on the safety or well-being of the employees shall be prohibited.


SCOPE

Horseplay is rough or boisterous play or pranks that occur at the workplace. Horseplay can be activities such as joking which includes physical contact, playing around, racing, grabbing, foolish vehicle operation, social pressure to participate in unsafe acts, harassment, and unauthorized contests. There is probably at least one on every job - the practical joker - the smart-aleck who likes to make a bid for laughs and attention by playing jokes on fellow workers. Playing jokes and having fun with your co-workers may break up the day and make work more interesting, but it can lead to serious injuries and sometimes be deadly.

  1. A blast of air under 40 pounds per square inch ( psi) of pressure from 4 inches away can rupture bowels or eardrums and cause brain damage.
  2. As little as 12 psi can pop an eyeball from its socket.
  3. Air can enter the navel, even through a layer of clothing, and inflate and rupture the intestines.
  4. If directed at the mouth, compressed air can rupture the lungs.

How Horseplay Affects the Workplace

  • When practical jokes are common in the workplace, it’s hard to pay attention to your job because you’re always on the lookout for the next joke.
  • Horseplay is a safety hazard that can quickly get out of hand and lead to injury or death.
  • If someone else gets hurt as a result of your horseplay or joke, you may be liable for damages and you’ll risk losing your job.
  • Even if a practical joke isn’t dangerous in itself, it can result in humiliation, embarrassment, anger, hurt feelings, distrust and even a desire for revenge.

All employees will:

  • Not engage or participate in any type of unsafe behavior or acts either on KBD premises or en-route.
  • Follow all regulations and work rules to ensure the safety of individuals or fellow employees.
  • Report to Management any violations of this policy.
  • Reference:  Workplace Harassment Policy for relevant information.

The Management of KBD Transportation will:

  • Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
  • Ensure that employees understand and follow company safety policies and procedures; anyone failing to comply with said safety practices will be subject to progressive discipline(Reference: Progressive Discipline Policy), up to and including termination of employment.

DEFINITIONS

Prank                         A mischievous trick or silly stunt done for amusement                       
Boisterous                  Noisy, energetic and rowdy    

IN OUR WORKPLACE
HUMOUR IS APPRECIATED…HORSEPLAY IS REPORTED!