Code of Excellence

The Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring about the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members:

• Perform the highest quality and quantity of work.
• Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum.
• Exercise safe and productive work practices.

IBEW Commitments

Daily Work Standard

• Established starting and quitting times will be strictly followed.
• All members will arrive on time, ready and willing to work.
• Tardiness and absenteeism will be held to strict minimum.
• Break times will be adhered to as per the standard set forth by the contractor.
• Lunchtime will be as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Cell phone usage will be held to break and lunch times.
• Instigating or participating in methods to disrupt, slow down or stop work will not be tolerated.
• A zero tolerance of drug or alcohol use will be in effect.
• All members will maintain the required tools called out in the CBA tool list.
• Member’s hand tools, as well equipment and tools provided by the employer, will be maintained and taken care of to ensure proper and safe working condition.
• No member shall participate in destruction of personal, employer, or customer owned property.
• Any questions pertaining to the standards described above can be brought to the code of excellence shop steward.

Jobsite Safety

• All IBEW members working on a code of excellence jobsite will be OSHA 30 certified or in the process of completing the certification.
• All work will be performed in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with industry and jobsite standards.
• All members will utilize provided safety equipment, when required by the contractor or jobsite standards.

Attitude

• Any inappropriate behavior towards a customer, employer, or jobsite representative, including any craftsman from any trade, is strictly prohibited.
• All members shall strive to promote the best positive image of IBEW.
• The highest level of quality and professionalism shall be displayed at all times.