Business Conduct Ethics - modec

cooperation of all employees. MODEC’s commitment to health,safety, and security means more than simply obeying safety rules.MODEC’s policy is to make reasonable efforts to safeguard thesecurity of its property, its employees, and authorized visitors toits premises. Procedures and resources are in place to effectivelyrespond to crisis, emergency, and security situations to protect staff,interested parties, and the environment. We can only achieve ourgoal of a healthy, safe, and secure workplace through the activeparticipation and support of everyone.All Employees, contractors, and vendors are expected to understand andfollow MODEC HSEQ policies and procedures. We must work togetherto maintain a workplace free from hazards and security risks, includingworkplace violence.Workplace ViolenceViolence of any kind has no place at MODEC. We will not tolerate any actsor threats of physical violence against co-workers, visitors, or anyoneon MODEC property or during company travel or company-sponsoredevents, including:Threatening remarks, obscene phone calls, stalking, or any otherform of harassment.Causing physical injury to another.Intentionally damaging someone else’s property or actingaggressively in a manner that causes someone else to fear injury.Threatening, intimidating, or coercing fellow personnel on or offthe premises -- at any time, for any purpose.Prohibited materials are not permitted on MODEC property,parking lots, alternate work locations maintained by MODEC, orcompany sponsored events. Prohibited materials include: firearmsor other weapons, explosives and/or hazardous materials.QUESTION: I’ve noticed somepractices that we do in my area thatdon’t seem safe. Who can I speak to?I’m new here, and don’t want to beconsidered a troublemaker.ANSWER: Discuss yourconcerns with your supervisor oryour HSEQ Representative. Theremay be very good reasons for thepractices, but it’s important toremember that raising a concernabout safety does not cause trouble, itis being responsible.QUESTION: Are subcontractorsworking on MODEC premisesexpected to follow the sameHealth, Safety, Environmental, andQuality policies and procedures asemployees?ANSWER: Yes, absolutely.Managers and supervisors areresponsible for ensuring that thirdparties, subcontractors, and vendors atwork on our premises understand andcomply with all applicable laws andregulations governing the particularfacility, as well as with additionalrequirements MODEC may impose.Every threat of violence is serious and must be reported immediately toyour supervisor or your Human Resources Representative.Our ResponsibilitiesFollow MODEC’s HSEQ Management System Code of ConductBe alert to safety risks.Maintain a neat, safe working environment by keeping workstations, aisles, and other work spaces free from obstacles, wires,and other potential hazards,Wear your Identification badge in clear view at all times while onMODEC premises where badges are issued.15