4.16 GENERAL NOTES ON CONDUCT
The personnel in charge must take care of their own health and that of the other workers present in the workplace,
in accordance with the training, instructions received and the means and resources made available by the
employer (or manager), and comply with the requirements in force as well as the information in this manual.
Behaviour is the result of three factors:
demeanour
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attention
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general rules of conduct
Demeanour
Proper conduct and prudent behaviour (self-control) are a defence for oneself and other workers.
Without self-control, the laws, regulations, instructions and preventive and protective measures adopted have little
effect.
In fact, maintaining an incorrect demeanour and reckless conduct reduces the safety conditions for oneself and
other workers working in the vicinity.
Attention
Injuries and accidents almost always have carelessness as a contributory cause. In fact, continuous control and
vigilance of one's actions (attention), as well as equal behaviour of the people present, greatly reduce the
conditions of exposure to risks and ensure greater safety.
General rules of conduct
In itself, a correct demeanour and proper attention are not sufficient to guarantee safe conditions.
Some accidents and injuries can also occur without apparent reasons or warning signs, so rules must be observed,
which are the result of laws, standards, recommendations, or experience and knowledge.
Workers must adhere to the following general rules of conduct, in addition to those in other manuals or
legislation in force or training courses received.
1) Follow the provisions and instructions given by superiors
2) In cases of urgency and in line with their competences, workers shall take steps to eliminate or reduce the
deficiencies or dangers encountered and subsequently report their actions to their supervisor;
3) Do not remove safety, warning or control devices. Do not perform operations on your own initiative that are
not within your competence or that may be dangerous;
4) Collaborate with the employer, managers and supervisors in the performance of the acts necessary to protect
health or those imposed by the competent authorities.
5) Everyone must know how to do the work entrusted to him, i.e. he must:
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check one's own work area and understand what problems or risks there may be;
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take all precautions so that the performance of the tasks received does not constitute a danger to
themselves or other workers;
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do not operate in dangerous conditions without taking appropriate protective measures. When working at
a height, use the relevant PPE such as safety belts or harnesses;
6) Use means, machines, equipment and safety devices correctly;
7) Do not use means, installations, machines, equipment without express authorisation and do not perform
manoeuvres, work, actions or anything else that you are not fully aware of and not within your competence;
8) Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and other means of protection correctly, in accordance with the
training and instructions received for individual and collective protection;
9) Immediately report to your superiors any deficiencies in the installations, equipment, machinery and/or means,
as well as in the safety devices used and any dangerous conditions that may be encountered;
10) Know the instructions to be followed in case of emergencies (fire, serious accident, etc.);
11) Employees working with machines and equipment with moving parts must not wear bracelets, rings,
necklaces, ties, scarves or other similar accessories while working;
12) Keep passage and traffic routes clear and unobstructed at all times;
13) Do not use petrol, diesel, ethyl alcohol or chemical solvents for cleaning or washing;
14) Keep work and maintenance areas clear at all times.
15) It is essential to collect and arrange the equipment and materials used for one's work in such a way that they
do not impede the work of others or one's own at a later time;
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