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SAFETYPOUCY
Every employee should understand the importance of safety in the work place.
By remaining safety conscious, employees can protect their own interests as well
as those of their co-workers. Accordingly the company emphasizes "safety first'l
and expects all employees to take steps to promote safety in the work place.
In keeping with this commitment, the company has established an "Injury and
IIIne8s Prevention Program" as part of its safety program. The Safety and
Training Manager has been delegated responsibility for administering and
implementing our Injury and I!Iness Prevention Program.
Compliance is Essential
Employees must understand that compliance with safety requirements is a
condition of employment and will be evaluated, together with other aspects of an
employee's performance. Employees who are particularlY effective in following
safe and healthful work practices may receive recognition for their effectiveness.
Due to lhe importance of safety considerations to the company, employees who
violate safety standards, who cause hazardous Dr dangerous situations, Dr who
allow such conditions to remain wilen they could be effectively remedied, may be
subject to disciplinary action, up to and possibly including termination.
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It is therefore essential that all employees comply fully with the standards and
practices of lhe company that are designed to promote a safe and healthful ·
working environment. As part of our policy, the company has established
programs to train and retrain employees, as appropriate, to assist them to avoid
dangerous or unhealthful conditions and to remedy problems or hazards before
they cause accidents or injuries.
Reporting Unsafe Conditions and. Risks
Whenever an employee identifies an unsafe condition or an occupational safely
and health risk, Ihe employee should report tile matter immediately to his/her
supervisor if s/he is unable to remedy the situation her/himself. If the supervisor
is not readily availablE1, the employee should immediately inform the Safety
. Manager so that any dangerous condition can be corrected. Employees are
strongly encouraged to report any situations of this nature and need not fear any
'form of reprisal as tile result of their compliance with this policy. Employees who
identify any hazards in the work place can also choose to report the situation
anonymously"to the Safety Manager if they prefer· not to identify themselves.
The Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Part of the company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program will include safety
meetings, training programs, posting safety notices and tips, and providing
periodic written communications to employees regardfng safety matters.
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