FBDS aims to establish and maintain, in every possible way, a working environment and working conditions and practices that do not jeopardize the health and safety of our employees, visitors, contractors and public members.
That includes:
- providing adequate control of any health and safety risks arising from work activities;
- providing maintenance of all equipment;
- ensuring the safe handling and use of equipment;
- ensuring that all employees receive the information, instructions and training necessary to enable them to safely carry out their work activities;
- ensuring the prevention of accidents and cases of work-related health problems.
Employees
Employees have a duty to act with due care for their own health, safety and well-being as well as the health of their colleagues and other contacts; report all accidents or potentially dangerous situations and comply with the instructions issued on safe work procedures, fire and first aid.
Employees must cooperate with the following actions:
- Comply with the FBDS health and safety instructions and, in the event of a fire or simulated fire, act accordingly;
- Make sure that the entrances, exits, stairs and corridors are not blocked in any way that could cause a risk of fire, thus preventing people from leaving the building easily;
- Cooperate with the line manager on health and safety issues;
- Do not interfere with anything provided to protect your health and safety;
- Take reasonable care of your health and safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions;
- Immediately report all health and safety concerns to the line manager; reporting any accident or injury as soon as it happens to your line manager, and filling out an accident report.
Safety Actions against Fire
Any team member who sees evidence of a fire or other emergency should raise the alarm to indicate evacuation from the facility. In the event of an emergency, leave the premises by the nearest fire outlet and move directly outside the workplace. Employees will not return to the office until they are authorized by the FBDS Director present at the location.
General well-being
To ensure a healthy work environment and keep our workplace safe, FBDS provides:
- bathrooms and washbasins, with soap and towels or hand dryer;
- drinking water;
- a place to store clothes;
- a place to rest and have meals;
- good ventilation in the office;
- a reasonable working temperature in the office;
- adequate lighting for the work to be done;
- adequate space, workstations and adequate seats;
- a clean workplace with suitable waste containers;
- work facilities and equipment properly maintained;
- unobstructed floors and traffic routes;
- windows that can be opened.