Workplace Safety

REPORTING SAFETY HAZARDS

Employees must report unsafe conditions or safety hazards to the company as soon as possible. There are three ways to report a health or safety hazard:

• • If an employee believes that there is an immediate danger to his/her health or safety or that of others, the employee should call emergency services (999), then proceed to notify his/her line manager and HR.

  • If there is no immediate danger to the health or safety of the employee or others, but it is believed that there is an ongoing or potential hazard that may need attention, the employee should contact his/her line manager.

  • If a line manager cannot remedy the problem, or a line manager is not available, HR should be contacted.

For example, the following actions should be taken to prevent slips, trips, and falls:

Keep floor surfaces safe by:

• • Wiping up spills immediately

  • Wearing appropriate footwear

  • Displaying cautionary notices during cleaning and polishing

  • Immediately reporting loose carpet and any damaged floor coverings to the appropriate supervisor

  • Preventing electrical leads from crossing walkways or workstations

Keep chairs in safe condition:

• • Chairs should be routinely inspected for condition and never used for climbing

REPORTING INJURIES

Any accident, no matter how slight, must be reported immediately. If an employee is injured on Nesma premises, an accident report must be filled out for the injured person, within twenty-four (24) hours of the time of the accident.

FIRE PROTECTION

In the event of a fire and/or fire alarm being sounded, the following guidelines must be observed: • All persons in the building are expected to immediately evacuate the facilities as quickly as possible

• • Never use the elevator during the evacuation

  • Exit the building utilizing the most direct route and closest stairwell available

  • If you can smell smoke or see a fire in the building, activate the fire alarm system and exit the building closing doors along the exit path, when possible, in order to contain the spread of flames and smoke

  • At no time should the closing of doors or the activation of the alarm delay exiting the building

  • Never ignore a fire alarm or remain in the building longer than is necessary to exit

  • Never re-enter the building to retrieve any items or personal belongings

  • Re-enter only when emergency responders advise that the emergency is cleared

In order to help prevent fire, the following guidelines should be followed:

• • Burning of candles is prohibited indoors

  • Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings

  • Never overload circuits — multi-way extension leads should only be used after consulting electrical staff

PERSONAL PROPERTY AND VISITORS

The company does not assume responsibility for personal property brought by employees to company premises. Employees are encouraged to take adequate precautions and exercise their best judgment before bringing personal property to company premises. Employees should keep their personal items secured and locked if necessary.

For similar reasons related to personal and company safety, company visitors are required to enter through the main entrance of the building and register with the receptionist. No visitors are permitted beyond the reception and waiting area without being accompanied by a company employee.