U. S. Steel Canada Code of Ethical Business Conduct - EthicsPoint

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Assess the SituationI cut my hand on the job and I thinkit just needs a bandage. If I reportit to my supervisor, it will hurt ourdepartment’s safety performance.What should I do?Report this injury to your supervisorand he or she will assure that youobtain proper medical attention. Allinjuries, incidents and potentiallyunsafe conditions, no matter howminor they may seem to be, mustbe reported immediately. Yoursupervisor is also responsible topromptly investigate the incident andremedy any unsafe condition. Yourprompt report will assure that youget any required medical treatmentand may prevent someone else fromsustaining a similar injury.■ ■ ■The back-up alarm on my forklift isnot functioning properly. The forkliftoperates well otherwise, and I canstill move the material without thealarm. What should I do?Stop using the forklift immediatelyand report the malfunction to yoursupervisor. The supervisor hasthe responsibility to ensure thatthe equipment has been removedfrom service and that alternativeequipment is available to perform thework in a safe manner. The supervisormust also verify that the necessaryrepairs have been completed beforethe equipment is returned for use.1TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETYOF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.PrincipleU. S. Steel Canada operates under the guiding principle that all incidents can beprevented and the firm belief in personal responsibility.Safety is our primary core value. Each of us wants to return home from work safely atthe end of every day. Ensuring a safe workplace improves productivity, quality, reliabilityand financial performance. “Safety First” means taking personal responsibility to followsafe work practices and ensure safe working conditions for everyone. This safetymindset is as essential to our success as the tools and technologies we use on the job.Safety must be a way of life for us, our families and our co-workers.Our company’s safety processes explain the rules, procedures, laws and regulationsthat protect our health and safety, and training programs guide us on how to comply.The success of our safety and health program always rests with us. Our responsibilityis to know and follow the rules and procedures for working safely, such as:• Eliminate or safeguard against all workplace hazards.• Keep our workplaces free of alcohol and illegal drugs as well as the effects oftheir use (including the inappropriate use of prescription drugs).• Immediately report to our supervisors all injuries, incidents, illnesses andunsafe conditions.• Obtain immediate medical attention for all injuries.• Wear all required personal protective equipment at all times.If an incident occurs, supervisors are required to ensure that anyone who is injuredreceives prompt medical attention, that the incident or unsafe condition is investigatedand remedied, and that the event is reported properly and in a timely manner.6 Code of Ethical Business Conduct
How to Report a Safety Incident:If you are aware of a safety incident, you shouldreport it to your supervisor or the Safety andIndustrial Hygiene Department immediately.You may also raise safety concerns through theU. S. Steel Safety Hotline in any of thefollowing ways:• Telephone: 1-877-723-3967• Internet: www.ussteel.com/corp/SafetyHotline• U. S. Steel Intranet: Click on “Safety Hotline”under “Employee Links”For more information, consult U. S. SteelCanada Policy 2008-C – Safety and IndustrialHygiene and U. S. Steel Canada Policy5303-C – Alcohol and Drug Policy.Assess the SituationI think someone on my team mayhave violated a safety rule andcovered it up. He said it was veryminor and nothing to worry about.I don’t want to get involved butshouldn’t somebody hear about this?What should I do?If you have any concerns aboutsafety issues, or suspect a violationof our Safety Program or any lawsand regulations, you should reportit promptly to your supervisor, tothe Safety and Industrial HygieneDepartment or the Safety Hotline.Examples include, but are notlimited to:• Violation of a LifeThreatening Program• Unsafe Work Conditions• Housekeeping Issues• Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Concerns• Procedure or Practice Violation• Improperly or Poorly MaintainedTools and Equipment• Inadequate TrainingNever assume that your departmenthead already knows about theviolation. When in doubt, it is best tospeak up.Do What’s Right 7
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