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Visitors Safety Policy

DRIVERS

While on Dixie Plywood property or on the property of a Dixie customer, vehicle operators should be aware that the campuses are active with people. Drivers should be very careful in operating their vehicle, so they do not endanger anyone. They should always travel at a safe speed and without distractions.

UNLOADING AND LOADING

Dixie has established these guidelines for Safe Unloading and Loading of merchandise to prevent injuries, accidents and damage. These guidelines apply to all employees, customers, contractors and visitors to Dixie property.

The Unloading or Loading area is anywhere near a vehicle that is being actively unloaded or loaded with a forklift. Only the forklift operator is allowed in the unloading or loading area.

Drivers should stay in their cab until instructed to exit for tarping and/or strapping.

Drivers should not exit the cab with a forklift in the unloading/loading area unless the lift has come to a complete stop and the engine has been turned off. While out of the cab drivers must wear high visibility safety clothing. Once unstrapping is completed and all straps and tarps are put away, the driver must get back in their cab. Delays in a driver returning to their cab will result in delays getting unloaded/loaded.

Will Call Loading & On-Site Safety

1. Customer Use of Cutting Tools on Property
Customers who bring tools to cut products while on Dixie property must understand the following:

    2. Forklift Assistance for Will Call Orders
    Dixie employees may use forklifts to assist in the loading of “Will Call” orders. However:

      3. Equipment and Vehicle Limitations
      It is the sole responsibility of the customer or carrier to:

        Dixie Plywood employees have the authority to refuse to load materials onto or into any vehicle or trailer in the following situations:

        Local management will step in whenever necessary to support safety decisions and ensure compliance.

        No smoking on campus.

        Drivers/Visitors should always keep all passengers and pets in the cab.

        CUSTOMER AND VENDOR VISITORS

        Upon arrival all visitors are required to report to the main office and are restricted to office areas or customer waiting areas. Visitors who need to access the warehouse or yard must be accompanied by a Dixie employee and must don a high visibility safety vest provided by Dixie. At all times visitors must stay near the company escort. Visitors are restricted to the areas necessary to conduct their business. They aren’t permitted in high-hazard areas unless necessary and again, accompanied by a Dixie employee.

        CONTRACTORS

        Contractor conducting business must get verbal approval from management to conduct work in designated areas and must check in with management when arriving and departing. Contractors must always wear high visibility safety vests while in the warehouse or on the yard and initially they must be accompanied by a Dixie employee. Upon arrival, guests should ask a Dixie employee about any additional location specific procedures.