Code of Excellence
When the IBEW issued a Code of Excellence in 2006, West Side Hammer Electric fully embraced the doctrine. Since 1935 we’ve held to the highest standard of quality workmanship, as expressed in our Mission Statement and the Vision we hold for our company. Each member of our team signs on to the Code including office personnel, technicians in the field, and management, and each conducts his or her work from this basis. Newly hired team members sign on as well. It unifies us in the conduct of our work each day.
I.B.E.W CODE OF EXCELLENCE
The code of excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our constructions member and demonstrate to our customers that I.B.E.W members:
Perform the highest quality and quantity of work.
Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum.
Exercise safe and productive work practices.
Come to work on time, fit for duty and ready to work.
Obey recognized customer and employer work rules.
Demonstrate zero tolerance for alcohol and substance abuse.
Exercise proper safety, health and sanitation practices.
Own up to ‘8 for 8’ and be on the job unless otherwise allowed or authorized to leave.
Follow safe, reasonable and legitimate management directives.
Encourage respect for the customer’s rights and property, as well as for others on the job.
eXercise the skills and abilities of the trade.
Care for tools and equipment provided by the employer.
Eliminate waste and other forms of property destruction, including graffiti.
Limit lunch and break times to allocated periods; adhere to established start and quit times.
Leave inappropriate behavior to those of lesser knowledge.
Employ the proper tool for the job and maintain personal tool responsibilities.
do Not solicit funds or sell merchandise without the Business Manager’s approval.
Curtail idle time or pursuit of personal business during work hours, including cell phone use.
Expel job disruptions and refuse to engage in slowdowns or activities designed to extend the job or create overtime or any other conduct that would cast the I.B.E.W in a bad light.
Management responsibilities to the collective bargaining agreement.
Employee encouragement but, if necessary, fair and consistent discipline.
Job safety, health and sanitation needs or requirements.
Ample job layout/directions to minimize down time and maximize employee productivity.
Availability and timely delivery of necessary materials.
Proper number and type of tools and equipment to ensure job progress.
Maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment.
Storage and protection of employer and employee tools and equipment.
Employee adequate number of employees to perform efficiently or, conversely, limit number of employees to the work at hand.
