DB 08-04 Tattoo Policy Flashcards
Los Angeles Fire Department will implement a workplace policy regarding tattoos, scarifications, and branding effective___.
May 1, 2008
Many factors have influenced the Department’s decision including ___ and ___.
1) professionalism
2) image to the community
The Department’s policy is very clear and it’s implementation and enforcement begins with the ___.
first line supervisor out
Primary responsibility for compliance with the Department personal appearance standards rest with each ___.
Department employee, with supervisors setting the example and informing and educating their members.
Supervisors shall recognize and immediately correct any violation at the ___.
lowest possible level
Addressing violations immediately is the first step in gaining compliance with the ___.
policy
Verbal counseling and training are appropriate actions when dealing with __.
initial violations
-verbal counseling and training
Should the offenses repeat or there is a non-compliance issue, the supervisor shall initiate ___.
progressive corrective action commensurate with the offense and consistent with Department policy.
Members may request a one-time exemption for tattoos, scarifications, or brands already in existence on the effective date of this policy that cannot be covered by a ___ or ___.
Department-approved uniform
or
skin patch.
-request a one-time exemption
Exemptions will be granted where coverage of the tattoo may impede the ___ or where ___.
member’s safety (i.e., face piece seal)
or
coverage is impractical.
Members requesting this exemption must submit their request in writing to the ___ or appointed designee, with photographs documenting the tattoos, scarifications, or brands for which they are requesting exemption.
Operations Commander
-photographs documenting the tattoos, scarifications, or brands for which they are requesting exemption.
Members’ requests must be received in Operations by ___.
April 21, 2008
Members will be notified of the approval or disapproval by Members will be notified of the approval or disapproval by ___.
May 1, 2008
If disapproved, those members will have until ___, to comply with the policy.
June 1, 2008
Any future tattoos, scarifications, or brands received after the effective date of this policy, which cannot be covered with Department-approved uniform or skin patches, ___.
are prohibited
