** The following is an excerpt directly from the LWG Safety Manual**
Service Animals in the Workplace & Customer Areas
Leeds West Group complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and supports equal access for individuals with disabilities, including those who use service animals.
Customers
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Service Animal Access: Service animals are allowed in customer-facing areas, including the lobby and waiting room.
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Restricted Areas: Service animals are not permitted in shop areas due to hazards such as chemicals, moving vehicles, and equipment that could endanger the animal.
Team Members
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Accommodation Process: Team members requiring service animals must submit a request to HR prior to bringing it to any LWG workplace.
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Safety Assessment: HR will evaluate safety risks or impacts the service animal may pose in operational areas.
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Restricted Areas: Service animals may be restricted from hazardous zones such as service bays. HR will work with the team member to determine alternate accommodations if needed.
Unauthorized Animals
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Emotional support animals, unauthorized pets, and non-service animals are not permitted on company property.

