16 Aug Safe + Sound Topic – Stop Work Obligation
Posted at 02:12h
in Safety
TIME-OUT FOR SAFETY
Stop-Work Authority
STOP-WORK RESPONSIBILITY
Every employee has the responsibility and authority to stop
work immediately without fear of reprisal
EXPECTATION
Any employee who reasonably believes that an activity or condition is unsafe is expected to:
- Stop or refuse work without fear of reprisal by management or coworkers
- And is entitled to have the safety concern addressed prior to participating in the work.
RESOLUTION
If an employee or supervisor has a stop work issue that has not been resolved through established channels
- Immediately contact the safety manager, upper management or employee representative
