The Weapons and Dangerous Objects Policy establishes a clear framework for maintaining a safe, secure, and violence-free workplace by prohibiting the possession, use, storage, or display of weapons and dangerous objects on Company premises and during Company-related activities. It outlines the Company's zero-tolerance approach to workplace violence, defines prohibited weapons and dangerous objects, specifies employee responsibilities for reporting potential threats, and provides procedures for managing incidents involving prohibited items. The policy also reinforces the Company's commitment to protecting employees, clients, visitors, contractors, and other stakeholders by promoting a culture of safety, encouraging confidential reporting under the Whistleblower Policy, and ensuring that breaches are addressed through appropriate disciplinary and legal processes.

What's Included

1. Introduction

• Purpose of the policy
• Workplace safety and security
• Protection of employees, clients and visitors
• Violence-free workplace principles

2. Purpose

• Prevention of weapons in the workplace
• Safe working environment
• Employee and stakeholder protection
• Security expectations

3. Scope

• Employees covered
• Management
• Contractors
• Consultants
• Clients
• Visitors
• Suppliers

4. Policy on Weapons and Dangerous Objects

Definitions

• Weapons
• Dangerous objects
• Firearms
• Explosives
• Knives and other prohibited items
• Hazardous objects

Prohibition of Weapons and Dangerous Objects

• Prohibited possession
• Storage restrictions
• Display of weapons
• Company premises
• Company-sponsored events
• Zero-tolerance approach

Reporting and Handling of Incidents

• Reporting obligations
• Manager responsibilities
• Whistleblower protection
• Confidential reporting
• Investigation procedures
• Disciplinary action
• Legal consequences