1. Accident prevention and healthcare

 

1.1. Basic principle Health and occupational safety is an integral component of our working and production processes, and thus an important prerequisite for optimum performance. All members of staff are obliged to support the company in the implementation of measures designed to promote healthcare and accident prevention. All aspects must be taken into consideration for all tasks and jobs to ensure health and occupational safety. Supervisors are obliged to correct unsafe work methods and sanction these in the event of repeat offences. Supervisors must monitor the safe work methods undertaken by their staff, and implement correct work methods through training and instruction The staff members are obliged to work safely and support each other in doing so.

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1.2. Rules All employees in the organizational entities at ABB Switzerland must comply with the legal and internal rules and instructions for the protection of employees. Access to these rules and instructions is through your superior, the relevant office or via the IT databases. 

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1.3. Conduct in the event of incidents and accidents Every employee must provide accident victims with first aid to the best of his/her ability. Actual first-aid treatment is, however, the responsibility of the company physician. Incidents and accidents, whether these result in property damage or not, must be recorded and reported to the supervisor. Report an issue at .Here you will have to choose whether you would like to report an accident or another incident.

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1.4. Escape routes Emergency exits, stairways and ladders as well as fire-fighting appliances must be specifically marked as such and kept freely accessible.

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1.5. Alcohol and drugs Employees that are found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication such that their performance, reactions, concentration and/or consciousness or waking state is impaired, will not be allowed to work. Employees inebriated by alcohol or those misusing drugs or medication will be taken off their work whereby the resulting absence will go unpaid. The serving, consumption, storage, and sale of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicating substances (drugs) during working hours and on Zellers' premises and at Zeller's events are strictly prohibited. Exceptions to this are approved by the Chairman of the Executive Board of Zeller's Canada (request via LBU LPG or Functions Manager) and only for special events (Christmas events, department events, etc.). Mandatory conditions for an exemption are: Events with alcoholic beverages are arranged at the end of work. Any subsequent work is prohibited. No strong alcoholic beverages (spirits, etc.) are served. After the event, the participants have access to public transport or organized transportation is available. Alcoholic beverages are kept under lock and key and are removed immediately after the event along with the empties. On the way home with a self-guided vehicle, observe the general rule of conduct: If you drink, do not drive and if you drive, do not drink!

 

1.6. Smoking Smokers should be considerate towards non-smokers. Smoking in the building is in principle prohibited, i.e. smoking is only permitted in rooms designated for this purpose.

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2. Privacy policy

2.1. Equality We want to establish an atmosphere of personal respect and trust within the organizational entities at Zeller Canada that prevents discrimination on the basis of gender, race and other minority groups. The regulation on the “Protection of sexual integrity in the workplace” provides detailed information as well as who to contact.

 

2.2. Mobbing Anyone who feels mobbed will be given support and anyone guilty of mobbing must expect the corresponding penalty. A brochure “Avoiding mobbing” gives information on our intentions and measures as well as who to contact.

 

2.3. Confidentiality (Privacy) Every employee has the right to protection of his/her personal space and to the confidentiality of all personal details. Employees who feel their personal integrity has been injured can register this with the appropriate Zeller's Canada.