HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

OVERVIEW


At NCC, we value the health and safety of all our employees. The purpose of this policy is to reduce the risks to the health of our employees and visitors and to ensure that all work-related activities are carried out safely. We will ensure that all employees have access to the Health and Safety Policy. Each employee will be given a copy of the general policy on commencement of their employment. All employees should be aware of the location of the first-aid kit and emergency medicines. A copy of the emergency evacuation plan shall also be provided.

EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY


Each employee has an obligation to

  • Comply with safe work practices, with the intent of avoiding injury to themselves and others.
  • Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others.
  • Comply with any direction given by management for health and safety.
  • Not misuse or interfere with anything provided for health and safety.
  • Report all known or observed hazards to their manager.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES


  • Observe and practice the safety procedures established for the job.
  • Report any hazardous situation, potential or otherwise, to the manager forthwith.
  • Report any sickness or injury, no matter how minor, to the manager immediately.
  • Never distract the attention of another employee, as you might cause him or her to be injured.
  • Keep respective work stations clean.
  • Do not smoke inside the building.
  • Do not block access to fire extinguishers.
  • Do not engage in conduct inconsistent with ordinary and reasonable common sense safety rules.