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include an explanation of how and where information about hazards is stored in the work place, how the hazards are labeled, and where to obtain specific information. The supervisor (or other designated employee) shall provide for such training and for compliance with the Minnesota Employee Right to Know Act, including the establishment of specific policies to insure compliance with the state law and regulations. An employee acting in good faith has the right to refuse to work under conditions which the employee reasonably believes present an imminent danger of death or serious physical harm to the employee. 11. SOLICITATION AND DISTRIBUTION The Utility intends to establish and maintain a safe and productive business environment and to prevent interference with the work of its employees. This policy prohibits solicitation and the distribution of literature on Utility property by non-employees. In addition, this policy addresses the limited circumstances under which solicitation and the distribution of literature on Utility property by employees will be permitted, and it addresses the wearing and display of items, posting material on Utility bulletin boards, and certain uses of the Utility's computer, email, and other resources. The term solicitation means any oral or electronic communication that encourages, advocates, demands, discusses or requests any position or action or contribution of money, time, effort, personal involvement or membership in any organization or the sale or purchase of any merchandise or service. The term distribution means posting, handing out, or otherwise distributing any written material in hard copy. Non-Employees Non-employees of the Utility are strictly prohibited from engaging on Utility premises in: i) trespassing; ii) the solicitation of any person; and iii) the distribution of any written material. Any violation or attempted violation of this policy by anon-employee should be reported immediately to the on-site supervisor. Employees Employees are prohibited from solicitation, for any purpose, during the working time of any employee involved in making or receiving the solicitation. Employees are prohibited from distribution of written material in any work area at all times. Employees are also prohibited from distributing written material anywhere during the working time of any employee actively engaged in the distribution. This policy does not prohibit an employee from performing solicitation or distribution in anon-work area on behalf of a third party that is not engaged in commercial, for-profit, 1t