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Health & Safety Policy

A clear policy framework to promote workplace safety, hygiene, wellness, and responsible conduct for employees, trainees, visitors, and associates of the Firm.

1. Policy Statement

Manjeet Kumar and Company ("the Firm") is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and secure working environment for all employees, articles, trainees, interns, visitors, and associates. The Firm aims to prevent workplace injuries, promote well-being, and ensure compliance with applicable safety norms.

2. Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to:

  • All employees (permanent, temporary, contractual)
  • Articles, trainees, interns
  • Consultants, visitors, and vendors

at office premises and client locations where Firm work is performed.

3. Responsibilities of the Firm

The Firm shall:

Safe Premises

Maintain clean, hygienic, and safe office premises.

Reliable Equipment

Provide safe furniture, electrical fittings, and equipment.

Healthy Utilities

Ensure adequate lighting, ventilation, drinking water, and sanitation.

Hazard Control

Take reasonable precautions against fire, electrical, and physical hazards.

Emergency Awareness

Display emergency contacts and evacuation instructions.

Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable health and safety laws.

4. Responsibilities of Employees

All employees and associates shall:

  • Follow health and safety instructions
  • Use office equipment responsibly
  • Maintain cleanliness and discipline
  • Report unsafe conditions, hazards, or incidents immediately
  • Avoid conduct that may endanger self or others

5. Ergonomics & Workplace Health

The Firm encourages:

  • Proper sitting posture and workstation setup
  • Periodic breaks to reduce eye strain and fatigue
  • Safe and reasonable use of computers and electronic devices

6. Fire, Emergency & First Aid

  • Employees must familiarize themselves with emergency exits
  • Fire safety equipment shall not be misused or tampered with
  • Basic first-aid arrangements shall be maintained
  • In emergencies, employees must follow management or authority instructions

7. Health, Hygiene & Wellness

The Firm promotes:

Cleanliness

Cleanliness and hygiene at the workplace.

Responsible Conduct

Responsible conduct during illness.

Professional Environment

A respectful, stress-free, and professional work environment.

8. Accident & Incident Reporting

  • Any accident, injury, or near-miss must be reported promptly to management
  • Appropriate corrective and preventive measures shall be taken

9. Prohibited Practices

  • Smoking or prohibited substances on office premises
  • Tampering with electrical or safety equipment
  • Any unsafe or reckless behavior

10. Policy Review & Compliance

This Policy is effective from 1 January 2025.

The Firm reserves the right to amend this Policy as required.

Compliance is mandatory, and violations may attract disciplinary action.

Policy Summary

Safe and healthy work conditions are a core operating commitment of the Firm.

Employees and associates share responsibility for following safety standards.

Unsafe practices, missed reporting, or non-compliance can trigger disciplinary action.

FAQs

Health & Safety FAQ

Quick answers based on the health, hygiene, emergency, and compliance points covered in this policy.

Who is covered under the Health & Safety Policy? expand_more

This Policy applies to all employees, articles, trainees, interns, consultants, visitors, and vendors at office premises and client locations where Firm work is performed.

What are employees expected to do under this policy? expand_more

Employees and associates are expected to follow health and safety instructions, use office equipment responsibly, maintain cleanliness and discipline, report hazards or incidents immediately, and avoid conduct that may endanger self or others.

What should be done in case of an accident or near-miss? expand_more

Any accident, injury, or near-miss must be reported promptly to management so that appropriate corrective and preventive measures can be taken.

Does the policy include workplace health and ergonomics? expand_more

Yes. The Firm encourages proper sitting posture and workstation setup, periodic breaks to reduce eye strain and fatigue, and safe and reasonable use of computers and electronic devices.

What happens if someone does not comply with this policy? expand_more

Compliance is mandatory under this Policy, and violations may attract disciplinary action. The Firm also reserves the right to amend the Policy as required.


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