Safety Matters Corp is committed to providing an environment in which all employees, applicants, students, clients, contractors, and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and training provider and do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training opportunities, discipline, and termination—will be based solely on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs.

Students participating in Safety Matters Corp training programs will receive equal access to educational opportunities, services, and resources without discrimination.

Safety Matters Corp prohibits harassment, bullying, intimidation, or discriminatory conduct based on any protected characteristic. This includes verbal, physical, visual, written, or electronic conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment.

Avoid disruptive behavior, side conversations, or any actions that interfere with the learning of others. The use of offensive language, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.

Safety Matters Corp is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on business operations.

Safety Matters Corp is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and learning environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed based on merit, professionalism, and mutual respect.

Safety Matters Corp is committed to providing high-quality safety training while ensuring compliance with OSHA, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), Site Safety Training (SST), and other applicable training requirements. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, actively participate, and comply with all course requirements.

• Students must arrive on time for all scheduled classes.
• Attendance is recorded at the beginning of class, after breaks, and at the end of each training session.
• Students must attend 100% of the required course hours to receive credit, unless the applicable governing agency permits otherwise.
• Students who miss any portion of a required course may be required to attend a make-up session or repeat the course at the discretion of Safety Matters Corp and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Students should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled class start time.
• Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may be denied entry and may be required to reschedule the course.
• Repeated tardiness may result in dismissal from the course.

Scheduled breaks will be provided by the instructor.

Students are expected to return promptly from breaks. Time missed during breaks may be deducted from attendance time and could affect course completion if regulatory attendance requirements are not met.

Students who leave class efore the scheduled end time without instructor approval will not receive credit for the course and may be required to repeat the training.

Students are expected to:

• Participate in classroom discussions and practical exercises.
• Follow all instructor directions.
• Complete required quizzes, examinations, and hands-on activities.
• Conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Students must present valid  photo identification at the time of check-in when required by the course or applicable regulations.

Cell phones and other electronic devices must be silenced during instruction.

Phone calls, texting, social media, or other non-course-related activities are prohibited during class except during scheduled breaks or with instructor approval.

Students are expected to maintain a respectful learning environment.

The following behavior may result in removal from class:

• Disruptive or abusive behavior.
• Harassment or discrimination.
• Use of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Reporting to class under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Cheating or falsifying attendance records.
• Possession of weapons or engaging in threatening behavior.
• Refusal to follow instructor or safety instructions.

Students removed from class for misconduct may forfeit tuition and may not receive course credit.

Students must successfully complete all required written and/or practical examinations to receive course completion documentation when applicable.

Any form of cheating will result in immediate dismissal from the course and may result in permanent suspension from Safety Matters Corp training programs.

Certificates, completion documents, and training cards will be issued only after:

• Full attendance requirements have been met.
• Required examinations have been successfully completed.
• All tuition and applicable fees have been paid.

Replacement certificates or cards may be subject to an administrative fee.

Students who are unable to attend should notify Safety Matters Corp as soon as possible.

Rescheduling requests are subject to class availability and company policy. Failure to attend a scheduled class without notice may result in forfeiture of tuition or additional rescheduling fees.

Safety Matters Corp reserves the right to postpone or reschedule classes due to severe weather, emergencies, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. Students will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

By registering for a course, students acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Safety Matters Corp Student Attendance & Course Policy. Failure to comply with this policy may result in dismissal from the course without certification.Safety Matters Corp is committed to providing an environment in which all employees, applicants, students, clients, contractors, and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and training provider and do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.