5.9 Procedure E-Mail or Memo: Should Sales Reps Use Company Cell Phones While Driving?

DATE: April 10, 2009
TO: D'anza Sales Representatives

FROM: Jonathan Acevedo, Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Using Cell Phones Safely While Driving

We know how essential cell phone use has become. I understand that we have to be constantly on the phonespeaking with our customers, but for the safety of D'anza employees, the use of the the companies cell phones while driving will be prohibited. This new policy is in affect immediately.

In order for us to keep being a successful company we have to do the right thing when we are out on the road driving. We need to obey the new law, banning the use of cell phones while driving. According to the new law the only way to use a cell phone while driving is using a Bluetooth headset. We can't afford to risk the lives of our employees due to accepting work calls while driving, and risking getting into a car accident. According to researchers, driving while using a cell phone can be a larger risk than driving under the influence of alcohol. That is a risk we are not going to take anymore.

I am giving you guys Bluetooth headsets to enforce safely driving. Stop by my office before leaving for the day to receive your headset. Failure to obey this policy can result getting suspended temporarily or permanent. Remember we care for you and safety comes before anything.

Safety First,

Jonathan Acevedo

Operations Manager

Hair Care and More Co.

Los Angeles, Ca 92045

(760) 349-2305