Victaulic Code of Conduct

Health, Safety and Environmental ProtectionWeapons and Violence in the WorkplaceOn a maintenance projectQ: I manage, we came acrossasbestos that needs to be removed,but I worry that our schedule andbudget will be harmed if we wait forour maintenance or environmentaldepartment to hire a certifiedcontractor to perform the work.It would be more efficient for us ifwe had a Victaulic worker removethe asbestos using proper safetyequipment. Is this acceptable?No. You clearly should notA: remove a hazardous substanceeven if it negatively impacts thebudget or timing of a project.Because of legal risks and costsrelated to handling environmentalcontaminants, Victaulic has made astrategic decision to hire a certifiedcontractor to handle work like this.Personal weapons, such as guns and tools that can beused to harm others, should never be brought into theworkplace. Violence, threats of violence, harassment,threatening remarks or gestures, or other disruptivebehavior in the workplace are unacceptable.Examples of Health and Safety Violations:Jim, a maintenance electrician, was working onelectrical or powered equipment without followinglock-out, tag-out safety procedures.Evelyn, a machine operator, decided it was easierto get her job done by disabling the safety controlsand removed protective guarding on the machiningcenter she was operating.Victaulic awareness lineRefer to the ‘Our Company’section of Victaulic.com forspecific contact information.Peter decided to not use his protective hood in thefinishing operation because it was too hot that dayin the factory, thereby exposing himself to potentialeye injuries.[ 10 ] www.victaulic.com