Connecting With Respect

We Prioritize Health and Safety

At Panduit, safety is non-negotiable. We believe our people are our most valuable resource. That’s why we are uncompromising in our commitment to doing what’s right when it comes to protecting people.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our goal is to protect the health and safety of employees, customers, and any other visitors to our facilities. All employees are responsible for working safely to prevent injuries to themselves and others.

Know the emergency and security procedures that apply to your role and never attempt to bypass or work around them for the sake of convenience or efficiency. Remember to use the STOP WORK Procedure if something is unsafe.
Customer safety extends beyond our four walls. Proper handling and use of our solutions should be evident to our partners and downstream parties that transport, install, and maintain our solutions in production environments.
Never check email, the internet, or text messages while driving or walking at work. These distractions put you and others at risk.
Never let your performance be impaired by alcohol or drugs, including over the counter and prescription medications.
Immediately report all potential hazards and all accidents and injuries, no matter how minor, or report them as soon as reasonably possible to do so safely.

Our workplace is no place for violence. Be aware, our Workplace Anti-Violence Policy prohibits violence of any kind, including verbal or physical threats, dangerous horseplay, bullying, stalking, property destruction, or vandalism. We also prohibit the possession or use of weapons on company property, including firearms (unless they are carried by authorized Panduit security personnel). Watch for and report weapons or any warning signs of violence.

Can we talk?

I work in one of our warehouses, and my manager just came back from lunch and seems a little bit tipsy. I’ve worked with him a long time, and this is the first time something like this has happened. Should I just let it go and assume it’s a one-off error in judgment?

If you suspect a manager or coworker is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you should take immediate action. If you’re comfortable doing so, talk to your manager first. If not—or if there is an immediate safety risk—immediately report the issue to another manager or Human Resources. Even if this behavior isn’t habitual, it’s still dangerous.

While working, I accidentally cut my finger. The cut was very small, was bleeding just a little bit, and didn’t hurt at all. I went to the bathroom, washed my finger, and applied a bandage that I had sitting in my locker. I went back to work with no issues. Since the cut was very small and didn’t hurt, do I need to report it?

Yes. Even minor injuries must be reported to your supervisor. This will ensure that an investigation happens to help the company determine if we need to correct the issue that caused the cut. It will also help with documentation if further medical treatment is needed due to an infection.

A coworker threatened to punch me if I didn’t work faster. When he saw my reaction, he said he was “just joking,” and I should “lighten up.” Should I let this go?

No, you shouldn’t. We take threats seriously. They won’t be excused or overlooked just because someone claims they were joking. Report this incident immediately so we can address it and prevent future incidents.