Basic safety instructions for suppliers - Muehlhan

Basic safety
instructions
for suppliers
Safety organisation
Muehlhan A/S
Rev. 0. August 2009
Welcome to Muehlhan A/S
As a supplier to Muehlhan there are a series of
conditions of which you need to be aware and
which are important to the safety.
A safe workplace is also your responsibility! The
workplace does not only consist of machines
and equipment, but of you and your colleagues.
We all have a responsibility for each other and
with common sense and care we will get far.
To a great extent, safety is a matter of attitude.
As a result, all suppliers have to read and follow
the guidelines of this brochure.
Should you have any questions to the contents,
please contact your contact person or the safety
representative.
General safety rules
The rules and regulations of the Health and
Safety Act at Work and The Danish Working
Environment Authority must always be
observed, as well as the rules of the integrated
management system (IMS), including OHSAS-
18001 (work environment), ISO-14001
(environmental) and ISO-9001 (quality).
All Muehlhan suppliers and employees have the
right and obligation to speak up, when work
methods or other conditions jeopardize the
safety at the work place.
If the safety rules are violated, this must be
reported to the Muehlhan safety representative.
Your responsibility, you must…
work and move with care
follow work regulations
observe current safety rules
follow the direction for use of PPE
make sure to have the necessary
mandatory courses for your work (ex.
truck certificate and epoxy course)
participate actively in the cooperation
regarding safety and health
inform Muehlhan, if you find errors in
the work place or accidents or near
accidents
Orientation meeting for suppliers
As a supplier to Muehlhan you need to
familiarize yourself with the current safety
rules.
The supplier is responsible for understanding
the safety rules before beginning the work.
You always can and should contact the safety
representative regarding the rules for safety,
health and environment in the division.
The Safety organisation consists of local safety
groups and a safety committee.
Violating the safety rules may influence the
agreed contract!

Main tasks of the Safety organisation
To secure that all work is performed in
a sound manner regarding safety and
health
To secure a good working environment,
both physically and mentally
To secure that the external/outer
environment is not damaged
The safety representative
The safety representative is always ready to
answer questions, give instructions or provide
advice regarding safety and work environment.
Do not hold back – it is very important to
eliminate any doubts, you may have.
This may concern the daily work situation,
suggestions for improvement of the safety,
alcohol problems or bullying of employees and
colleagues.
Should you see or experience an accident, a
near accident, lacks and deficiencies, or any
problems which should be dealt with, contact
the safety representative of the division.
Remember, there are no dumb questions!
USE YOUR HEAD
YOUR SAFETY
IS AT STAKE
Alcohol and smoking
There are clear alcohol and smoking rules.
As a supplier you are obliged to know and
observe these rules. The rules are posted
visibly in all departments and you may
receive these at any time.
Personal protective equipment
At any time, it falls on each individual
employee to use the personal protective
equipment required for the work and make
sure that this equipment is in sound
working order.
Mobile phones
It is not allowed to use mobile phones in
the paint workshops, unless they are
ATEX classified.
In general
You need to stay informed about the
location of fire-fighting equipment, eye
rinse, escape routes and emergency exits,
in case an evacuation of the building is
necessary.
In case of serious accidents, personal
injury, acute illness or fire, locate the
nearest phone and
CALL 112
State your name, address, the nature of
the accident and the number of injured.
Help is then on its way.
Workplace injury
Workplace injuries have a harmful impact
of a physical as well as mental nature. All
work injuries must be reported to The
Danish Working Environment Authority.
Help avoid workplace injuries!
Follow instructions and work
descriptions carefully
Maintain order and clean up. Many
accidents happen because of disorder
Do not operate unfamiliar equipment
See the location of the emergency stop
Always use the right protection gear
Use the proper lifting technique
Watch out for and observe signs
Examples of signposting
1. Order (Round and blue signs)
2. Prohibition (Round with red circle)
3. Warning (Yellow with triangular black frame)
4. Place reference (Square)
5. Danger (Often orange and black)