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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.
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Caution
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.
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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 assigned to them, i.e. they 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 tools, 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;
16) Respect the obligations and prohibitions imposed by the safety signs distributed in the various work areas;
17) Never use compressed air or oxygen to clean work clothes from dust, dirt, etc;
18) Do not overlook small wounds or other minor injuries and provide immediate medication with the appropriate
first-aid kits and notify your superior;
19) Do not get distracted or play pranks between colleagues during work, as this could lead to hazardous conditions
and cause injuries.
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