Workplace Misconduct Quiz

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According to the City Safety Program, what are the objectives of developing safe working conditions, practices, habits, and thinking?

To reduce operational problems (correct)

To improve equipment handling

To increase available manpower

To decrease safety training costs

Who is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and improvement of the safety program according to the text?

Only Department Heads

Only Supervisors

Only Employees

All Department Heads, supervisors, and employees (correct)

Why is it important to immediately report any unsafe condition(s) or potential hazard(s) to management according to the text?

To avoid operational problems

To decrease medical expenses

To prevent complication of injuries and delay recovery (correct)

To reduce available manpower

Which of the following is a violation of the City of Port St. Lucie's personnel rules and regulations?

Using City equipment for personal use Signup and view all the answers

What action can an employee take if they receive a written reprimand?

They can use the grievance procedure to appeal the reprimand Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of operating a City vehicle or equipment without a valid Florida driver's license and/or certification?

Termination of employment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the use of progressive discipline?

It is not advisable for certain serious offenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the written record of informal instruction and cautioning?

To maintain a record of non-disciplinary meetings Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered when determining the severity of an offense?

The cost involved Signup and view all the answers

What happens to disciplinary action records?

They are subject to the Florida Public Records Law Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining personnel records of all City employees?

The Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rules and disciplinary action for violation of the rules?

To ensure the rights of all employees and secure cooperation and orderliness throughout the personnel system Signup and view all the answers

What is the Employee Safety Manual?

A manual for employee safety guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of employees regarding their personnel records?

To ensure that their personnel records are current and complete Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered insubordination in the City of Port St. Lucie?

Refusal to perform work assigned Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons an employee can be terminated for according to the text?

Unauthorized use of City equipment for performing work on non-City projects Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes abandonment of job according to the text?

Unauthorized absence from work for a consecutive period of three (3) days or three (3) assigned shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons an employee can be terminated for immoral, unlawful, or improper conduct?

Indecency, either on or off the job, which would tend to affect the employee’s relationship to the job, fellow workers, reputation, or goodwill in the community Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended penalty for a third offense of Group I offenses according to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook of the City of Port St. Lucie?

Suspension without pay Signup and view all the answers

Which department should review all disciplinary actions involving dismissal, suspension without pay and/or demotion prior to implementation, according to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook of the City of Port St. Lucie?

Human Resources Director and the City Attorney’s Office Signup and view all the answers

What is considered habitually reporting to work late according to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook of the City of Port St. Lucie?

Three times in a month Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of unacceptable conduct according to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook of the City of Port St. Lucie?

Reporting to work on time Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for violating Group II offenses on the third offense?

Dismissal/demotion Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a Group III offense?

Falsifying job-related records Signup and view all the answers

What is a Group II offense that can result in dismissal on the third offense?

Neglecting or failing to comply with any departmental rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for working in excess of 15 minutes without properly accounting for the time on the timecard?

Written reprimand Signup and view all the answers

When should accident reports be submitted?

Within 24 hours after the date of the accident or the report of the injury Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified immediately in the case of serious injury or fatality?

The appropriate law enforcement agency and the Risk Management Director, or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failure to utilize provided safety equipment or devices?

Disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for employees to respond to emails from the Worker’s Compensation carrier, nurse case manager, any medical provider, or the City during any time period that an employee is undergoing treatment for a compensable Workers’ Compensation injury or is on restricted duty status?

Within two (2) hours of the original email Signup and view all the answers