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Business traditional attire is defined as the following : Suits, dresses, dress shirt & tie orbutton down blouse, belt and dress shoes (for men), closed toe, heeled shoes not in excess of three inches for safety reasons. • Inappropriate attire is defined as the following: a) Halter tops, tube tops, see-through tops without tanks or camisoles, b) Shorts, torn clothing, blue jeans 2 , sweat pants, beach cover-ups, or yoga pants. c) T-shirts with logos other than Hoxworth or UC, d) Attire that has political, religious or vulgar statements is not permitted. e) Hats or head coverings in general are not appropriate. Exceptions include hats or head
coverings worn for religious purposes, cultural tradition, or cosmetic purposes due to
anexisting medical condition.
f) Flip-flops, tennis shoes (may be allowed in some departments).
• All employees are to prominently display identification badges. If one is lost, it is the employee’s
responsibility to secure a replacement immediately.
• All employees are expected to demonstrate good personal grooming. Hair is to be clean andneat. The use of deodorant is expected. Nail length will vary, but the general rule is that
nailsshould be clean and kept to a length that allows the employee to perform their job.
• Hoxworth Blood Center has employees with documented sensitivity to scented products (hair, skin, bath, cologne or perfume). We must adhere to our ADA compliance requirements
and askthat employees refrain from using or wearing heavily scented products in the
workplace.
• Jewelry: the general rule is to maintain a professional appearance.
• Visible tattoos, facial and body piercings are not part of the overall professional appearance
that Hoxworth wants to project. Individuals with visible tattoos should use discretion and cover
up asmuch as possible in the work place. If our customers lodge an official complaint, those
individuals identified may be asked to cover the implicated tattoos.
• Visible dermal (body, tongue, facial) piercings or gauges should be removed prior to the start
of the work shift. Where this cannot happen, the employee will be required to cover them as
muchas possible, unless such covering creates a safety or infection control issue.
1 PPE is covered in SFT-006-SOP for Laboratory and Donor Services staff, & OSHA Laboratory
Standards. CFR29 1910.1450 Appendixes A 2 Except on Fridays or with departmental permission.
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