7. Health and Safety
Suppliers must provide workers with a safe and healthy work environment. Suppliers must take proactive measures
to prevent or manage workplace hazards.
The work environment must be safe and sanitary to ensure there are no unreasonable risks to the
health and safety of all workers. Suppliers must implement procedures and safeguards to prevent
accidents and injuries to workers; procedures and safeguards include, but are not limited to,
inspection of buildings, machinery, and fire extinguishers. Standardized health and safety training
shall be provided for all new or reassigned workers and management, and the provision of this
training shall be documented. The responsibility for ensuring health and safety in the workplace
should be assigned to a facility management representative. Adequate and appropriate personal
protective equipment and clothing must be provided to all workers, particularly those handling
hazardous materials.
Suppliers shall comply with these provisions in accordance with their specific industry conditions
and related hazards.