30 Questions
According to the City Safety Program, what are the objectives of developing safe working conditions, practices, habits, and thinking?
To reduce operational problems
Who is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and improvement of the safety program according to the text?
All Department Heads, supervisors, and employees
Why is it important to immediately report any unsafe condition(s) or potential hazard(s) to management according to the text?
To prevent complication of injuries and delay recovery
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
What action can an employee take if they receive a written reprimand?
They can use the grievance procedure to appeal the reprimand
What is the consequence of operating a City vehicle or equipment without a valid Florida driver's license and/or certification?
Termination of employment
Which of the following is true regarding the use of progressive discipline?
It is not advisable for certain serious offenses
What is the purpose of the written record of informal instruction and cautioning?
To maintain a record of non-disciplinary meetings
What factors are considered when determining the severity of an offense?
The cost involved
What happens to disciplinary action records?
They are subject to the Florida Public Records Law
Who is responsible for maintaining personnel records of all City employees?
The Human Resources Director
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
What is the Employee Safety Manual?
A manual for employee safety guidelines
What is the responsibility of employees regarding their personnel records?
To ensure that their personnel records are current and complete
Which of the following is considered insubordination in the City of Port St. Lucie?
Refusal to perform work assigned
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is the consequence for violating Group II offenses on the third offense?
Dismissal/demotion
What is considered a Group III offense?
Falsifying job-related records
What is a Group II offense that can result in dismissal on the third offense?
Neglecting or failing to comply with any departmental rules
What is the consequence for working in excess of 15 minutes without properly accounting for the time on the timecard?
Written reprimand
When should accident reports be submitted?
Within 24 hours after the date of the accident or the report of the injury
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
What is the consequence of failure to utilize provided safety equipment or devices?
Disciplinary action
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
Test your knowledge on workplace misconduct with this quiz focused on insubordination and making false claims or misrepresentations to obtain City benefits. Learn about the consequences of refusing to follow instructions and disobeying orders from supervisors or Department Heads.
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