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Environmental Health & Safety Policy

[date]
[Company Name]
[Company Name] Health & Safety Policy
I. POLICY

It is the policy of [Company Name] that employees will be provided a healthful and safe
environment in which to work, and it is each person's responsibility to assist in this effort.

II. DISCUSSION
1. [Company Name] endeavors to maintain its buildings and equipment in the best possible
condition for the health, comfort and safety of employees and visitors.
2. Every employee shares the responsibility for safety and health. Each employee should
observe the following at the workplace.
a. Individual and group work areas, tools, materials and supplies are to be kept neat and
in good order at all times. All employees should assist in maintaining common areas,
such as the break areas and conference rooms, in a neat and clean condition.
b. If you become aware of any condition that would limit your ability to safely perform
your job, please contact your manager immediately. If you believe that an unsafe
condition exists in your work environment and/or that continuing work may lead to an
immediate threat to the safety of yourself or others, you are authorized to stop work
immediately and notify your manager.

3. The following rules are mandatory for the safety of the individual employee and the safe
operation of the facility.
a. Know the location of exits, fire extinguishers and emergency equipment.
b. Electric switches and fire extinguishers are to be kept clear and accessible for quick
use in an emergency.
c. Keep work area clean and orderly.
d. Report all injuries and accidents, including minor ones, to your Manager immediately.
e. Do not stack or place material in the way of traffic aisles, switch boxes or exits. They
are to be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
4. All employees shall be constantly alert to protect the safety and health of all persons within
the workplace and should report any safety hazards or violations your manager.
5. Safety Training is mandated for all employees, and is assigned based on Job Description.
Your supervisor or manager will advise which Safety Training is required for your job.
6. All accidents resulting in injuries to employees or visitors must be reported immediately to
your Manager. Accidents which occur at a customer site must also be reported to the
customer, as required by the customer’s policies and procedures.
7. All employees are encouraged to submit Safety Suggestions to the [Company Name]
management.
8. Management shall not retaliate, in any manner, against an employee because the employee
has instituted a safety-related proceeding, has testified in such a proceeding or has otherwise
exercised any right afforded by law.

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