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Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Revised: [Insert Date]
Purpose
The purpose of this Employee Locker Policy is to provide guidelines for using and managing lockers provided to employees for storing personal belongings and work-related items. This policy ensures that lockers are used appropriately and company property is maintained securely.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees provided with lockers by [Company Name]. It includes guidelines on the assignment, use, and maintenance of lockers.
Locker Assignment
- Eligibility: Lockers are available to employees based on need and availability. If applicable, new employees will be assigned lockers as part of their onboarding process.
- Request: Employees must request a locker through the HR department or designated office manager. Locker assignments will be made based on availability and operational needs.
- Key/Card Access: Employees will receive a key or access card to their assigned locker. It is the employee's responsibility to keep the key or access card secure.
Use of Lockers
- Personal Items: Lockers should be used to store personal items and work-related materials necessary for job duties. Employees are responsible for the contents of their locker and should avoid storing valuable items, large amounts of cash, or prohibited items.
- Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited in lockers:
- Hazardous materials or chemicals
- Flammable or explosive items
- Food and beverages (unless authorized)
- Personal electrical appliances (e.g., heaters, refrigerators)
- Illegal substances or materials
- Locker Sharing: Lockers are intended for individual use and should not be shared with other employees unless specifically authorized by management.
Locker Maintenance
- Cleanliness: Employees are expected to keep their lockers clean and organized. Lockers should be free of trash, and personal items should not spill into common areas.
- Damage: Employees must promptly report any damage to their locker or issues with the lock/key/access card to the HR department or designated office manager.
Access and Security
- Access Rights: Employees are granted access to their locker during working hours and as otherwise specified by company policy. Unauthorized access to lockers or tampering with another employee’s locker is prohibited.
- Security: Employees should ensure their lockers are securely locked when not in use. The company is not responsible for the loss or theft of items stored in lockers.
Termination of Employment
- Return of Keys/Card: Upon termination of employment or resignation, employees must return their locker key or access card to the HR department or designated office manager.
- Clearance: Employees must empty their lockers of all personal belongings before their departure. The company reserves the right to inspect and remove any remaining items from lockers after an employee leaves.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect company practices or changes in operational needs.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or locker management, please contact [HR Department/Manager Name] at [Contact Information].
Acknowledgment of Receipt
I, [Employee Name], acknowledge that I have received, read, and understood the Employee Locker Policy of [Company Name].
Signature: _________________________
Date: ______________________________