Vendor Code of Conduct and EOHS Requirements 2 PDF
Vendor Code of Conduct and EOHS Requirements 2 PDF
Vendor Code of Conduct and EOHS Requirements 2 PDF
Contents
1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 General: ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 MSME declaration:..................................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Deemed acceptance:.................................................................................................................................. 4
3.4 Integrity and Compliance: .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Disputes and Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.6 Legally binding clauses in the contract are: ............................................................................................... 5
3.7 Escalation in case of non-compliance: ....................................................................................................... 6
3.8 General Safety Rules: ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.9 Statutory Requirements:............................................................................................................................ 8
3.10 Work Permit System: ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.11 Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs): ................................................................................................. 10
3.12 Inspection of Tools and Tackles: .............................................................................................................. 10
3.13 Safety Training to Contract Employees: ................................................................................................... 10
3.14 Safety in Work Area & House Keeping:.................................................................................................... 11
3.15 Safety in the use of Equipment & Machinery: ......................................................................................... 11
3.16 Emergency Contact Information: ............................................................................................................. 15
3.17 Vendor Acknowledgement ...................................................................................................................... 16
1. PURPOSE
This document is to ensure the legal, Environment & Safety Requirements to be followed by the Vendor
or Contractors doing business or working or get in touch with Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited.
2. SCOPE
3. VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 General:
The contractor will comply with all laws and regulations applicable to its business, as well as the
standards of its industry, including those about the manufacture, pricing, sale, distribution, labelling,
transport, import, and export of goods and services. Without limiting this requirement, Contractor will
not:
(a) Violate, misappropriate, or infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any person or entity
of EJIIL or
(b) Engage in any activities which would violate any applicable laws and regulations relating to
o Bribery, corruption, or illegal payments
o Unfair competition or unfair and deceptive trade practices
o The environment
o Health and safety
o International trade, including exports and imports
o Data privacy and security
o Money laundering
o Labour and employment
o Anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, statutes, regulations, and codes
o Contracting with governmental entities
Specifically:
a) Corruption, Extortion, or Embezzlement; Improper Advantage. The contractor will not engage in
corruption, extortion, or embezzlement in any form, offer or accept bribes or employ any other
means to obtain an undue or improper advantage.
b) The contractor must comply with all applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations of the
countries in which it operates and the Government of India & Tamil Nādu.
c) Additionally, the Contractor must not bribe or provide kickbacks or any other improper payments
or improper gifts to any employee or representative of EJIIL. The contractor must immediately
report to EJIIL any circumstance where any employee or representative of EJIIL has made any such
improper request or demand of the contractor.
d) Accounting Records. The contractor’s accounting records must (1) be kept and presented
according to the laws of each applicable jurisdiction, (2) in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect transactions, assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and (3) not contain any false or
misleading entries.
e) Conflicts of Interest. The contractor must immediately report to EJIIL any "conflict of interest" of
which it becomes aware. A “conflict of interest” is any circumstance, transaction, or relationship
directly or indirectly involving the Contractor in which the private interest of any employee of EJIIL
improperly interferes, or even appears to improperly interfere, with the interests of EJIIL.
g) The Contractor must not tolerate retaliation against any employee who makes a good faith report
of abuse, intimidation, discrimination, harassment, or any violation of law or this Code, or who assists
in the investigation of any report.
h) All information acquired by contractor relating to the EJIIL’s business will be as confidential and
Contractor will not make any use or disclosure of it. The Contractor will also keep confidential the
terms of the Contract and all information it obtains concerning contract business. The confidentiality
obligations shall survive termination of the Contract.
i) Contractor will be liable to the EJIIL for any loss of or damage to property caused by the contractor
work and their employee, Debit will be made to the damages or property loss on the settlement.
j) Conflict free Origin of raw materials:
The raw materials supplied by the vendor should be conflict free, as per the corresponding National laws.
Diamond Suppliers are expected to comply UN resolutions, Corresponding national law’s and WDC
guidelines.
Each diamond invoices should carry below mentioned declarations,
• The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in the
funding of conflict, in compliance with United Nations Resolutions and corresponding national laws.
The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free and confirms adherence to the
WDC SOW Guidelines.
• The diamonds herein invoiced are exclusively of natural origin and untreated based on personal
knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds. The acceptance of
Goods herein in Invoice will be as per the WFDB Guidelines.
3.5 Disputes and Jurisdiction
a) Any disputes by the contractor shall be subject exclusively to the Coimbatore jurisdiction
b) Neither the EJIIL/ Contractor shall take nor adopt any legal proceedings to enforce any claim against
the other relating to this order to arising therefrom in any Court other than the Court of Competent
jurisdiction located within the Coimbatore.
a) Accountability for contractor companies and their employees in case of non-usage of Personal
Protective Equipment’s (PPE’s), not following Safety instructions, improper disposal of wastes, and any
such violations.
b) Contractor employees shall possess applicable certificates, licenses, and Group or individual
insurance.
c) Equipment like a ladder, welding machine, cutting machine, drilling machine, scaffolding, gas
cylinders & Gas cutting equipment’s, Centering, Electrical cables & Switch boxes, and other tools must
comply with the safety standards.
d) The vehicles plying inside Emerald premises shall comply with the requirements of “Central Motor
vehicles Rules”.
e) In case of any accident happened to Contract Employees inside the Emerald premises, the
accountability lies with the contractor.
c) In case of repetition of non-compliance for the third time the contract company can be
blacklisted, and the contract can be terminated.
e) Anti-fall guard/safety net/fall protection should be used as a protection measure when the person
is working at height.
f) Cranes approved by safety officer should be used and documents like as (RC, Vehicle insurance,
driving license (Special license), Pollution certificate, Vehicle fitness Certificate, lifting, equipment
& tackles competent certificate, and Operator Eye Fitness certificate to be kept ready for
verification at any time.
g) The contractor’s employees should not report to work in an intoxicated condition. Drinking
alcohol within Emerald premises is prohibited.
h) Contractors’ employees should take the food only at designated places.
i) The contractor shall engage competent supervisor/s to oversee the safety of the job and workers.
The supervisor is to be trained/ informed about the hazards which may arise in the work to be
carried out; the supervisor shall be present at the worksite. In his absence, the alternate person
shall be nominated who is also trained in safety related to the job.
j) The contractor shall employ competent persons to carry out the work assigned. The contractor
shall be aware of the hazards associated with the job.
k) The contractor/contract supervisor must report to the project in-charge/concerned head of
department (HOD) in emerald, daily before starting work, to
a. Establish the scope of the day’s work
b. To obtain the necessary work permits.
l) Any work beyond normal working hours (6:00 PM onwards) needs permission from the concerned
HOD. Extension for working hours shall be planned well in advance. The concerned department
will not grant this extension if it is not safe to work beyond the normal working hours.
m) Always walk; never run at work site unless specifically instructed during an emergency.
Contractor/contract employees shall use regular aisles & gangways without making any shortcuts.
They should confine themselves to the designated workplace.
n) In case of emergency, contractor/contract employees should assemble at the nearest safe
assembly point and wait for further instructions from the safety officer.
o) Contractor/contract employee shall not indulge in horseplay or make any loud and unusual noises
as it may distract the attention of others.
p) Contractor/contract employees shall not use compressed air for cleaning their clothes or body.
q) Contractor/contract employee shall not interfere with machinery, guards, safety devices, or
interlocks.
r) All tools and tackles shall be in safe working condition and the tampered tools/equipment shall NOT
be used.
b) The contractor shall comply with statutory requirements like labor license, ESI & PF Acts. The
contractor shall hand over the copies of the licenses/documents to the HRD / concerned site in
charge before starting the job.
Safety shoes or half gumboot with steel or fiber toe (Based on work)
Safety belts with double lane yard for working at a height equal to or more than 1.8 m.
Safety Shoe, Leather Gloves, Leather Apron, Safety goggles or Face shield, Nose mask &
earplugs for gas cutting/grinding activities.
Safety Shoe, Leather Gloves, Leather Apron, Safety goggles or Face shield and nose mask for
welding activity.
Safety shoe, Safety Belt, and Safety Helmet for Height work activity.
Gumboot, Hand gloves, Apron, Safety Goggles, Filter Mask, Fireproof light, Ladder, for
Confined space work activity.
b) Other job-specific PPEs including respirators shall be provided by the contractor wherever
required. However, advice can be obtained from the concerned/Safety department for choosing
the correct PPE.
• A scaffold should be firm enough to bear the load of workers and materials. Normally scaffolds
are erected in such a way that they can withstand at least four times the anticipated working
load.
• Inspect the scaffolding thoroughly before allowing the workers on it.
• Provide a safe and convenient means to gain access to the working platform.
• Keep the platform free from any unnecessary obstruction, rubbish, and projected nails.
• Provide boards of at least 150 mm and guardrails at 450 mm & 900 mm on all working platforms
and cross benching, Access ladder, Proper coupler, locking pin and Proper Base Plate are must for
scaffold activity.
• Competent certificate required for scaffolding work.
• Never use platforms less than 30 mm thick. (Wooden scaffolding not allowed inside factory
premises area).
• Before use, the concerned safety supervisor must inspect the scaffolds. Those which are safe to
use should have green tags and those under erection or unsafe for use should have red tags.
• The lifting machines, chain pulley blocks, etc. must be tested by the competent authority and valid
test certificates should be submitted to the project site in-charge.
• Ensure that chain pulley block with locking lever (catch lever) are used.
• The safe working load (SWL) should be clearly marked on each of the above items. In no case, this
rated capacity should be exceeded.
• Do not use a chain pulley block for pulling objects horizontally.
• Barricade the area where lifting activity is taking place and provide a caution board. No person
should stand within a barricaded area.
• Never work or move below the suspended loads.
• During the Lifting activity person must wear Safety shoes, Reflective Jacket, and safety Helmet.
3.15.3 Welding:
• Use torches, rubber-tubing, etc. As per color code of tubes and confirming to standards.
• Use cylinders (Oxygen, acetylene, LPG) approved in writing by the Chief Controller. Submit copies
of the test certificates/supplier’s authorization to the project in- charge/concerned HOD.
• Standard color codes for the cylinders must be followed. (Oxygen: Black; Acetylene: Maroon)
• The cylinder in use to be mounted on a trolley or tie cylinder with the chain to avoid toppling.
• Provide safety shoes, apron, goggles, or face shield & hand gloves to cutters and helpers.
• Make sure that the rubber tubing is so laid that sharp edges heavy objects and hot surfaces do
not abuse it.
• Gas cutting rubber tube ends should be fixed with the clamps.
• Test the valves and joints in tube for leaks by using soap solution daily before the
commencement of work. All leaks shall be rectified before lighting the torch.
• Use proper hose connectors while repairing leaks. Avoid binding with wire or tape.
• Keep nozzle of gas cutting torch clean and free from defects to avoid distortion of flame and
backfiring. Provide a flash-back arrestor in both ends to avoid backfires.
• Unused and empty cylinders must be fitted with a neck cap.
• Used and unused cylinders need to be store separately and properly locked by chain.
• Pressure gauges used in gas cutting equipment to be fixed properly and must be calibrated.
• Use portable grinders, drilling machines, cutting machines, Welding machines, Power tools, etc.
confirming to BIS standards.
• Never overload cables beyond the rated capacity. This is one of the common causes of fire.
• Provide the rubber gloves to electricians based on as per rated capacity, Rubber gloves shall be
tested & approved by a competent agency.
• Before commencing repair or maintenance work on any machine, switch off the main supply/
remove fuse, display caution tags on machines and switchboards. Follow the standard lockout,
tag out (LOTO) procedure.
• All equipment should have proper earthing arrangements.
• Do not insert bare wires in the socket for energizing any equipment. Use only plug tops for all the
electrical equipment.
• All-electric bulbs to have a protective wire mesh guard.
• While laying cables, ensure that cables are so laid that they do not obstruct the smooth
movement of men and machinery.
• Make sure that all cables are protected against abuses and possible damage and ensure rating of
ELCB & MCB is fixed at equipment as per activity requirement.
• Junction/extension boxes should be used, and Open connections are not permitted.
• Approved flameproof fittings shall be used in flameproof areas.
• Arrange for sufficient lighting in-case, work extension is required beyond normal working
hours, and get necessary approvals for the same in safety.
• Rubber mats should be provided near/below the electrical Panels.
• Check underground cables, gas lines, water lines, Acid pipelines, etc. before starting excavation
jobs. if anything is observed, Get clearance from the concerned department.
• Ensure that the floor, slab, duct, and equipment openings are properly covered with MS plates or
gratings. Barricade the area suitably with Reflector Tapes.
• As for as possible avoid the use of wooden planks for covering the openings. MS plates are
preferred.
• Take special precautions for openings provided for AC ducts which are of smaller sizes and many
times adjacent to walls where the movement of people is more likely.
• All gas cylinders must have test certificates. Copy should be given to the site in charge. A
standard color code must be followed.
• Use proper trolleys to transfer compressed gas cylinders. Do not roll the cylinders.
• Cylinders shall be properly supported by chains/clamps.
• All cylinders shall have valve caps.
• Keep all gas cylinders away from the job in an upright position at a designated place.
• Do not throw the cylinders from the truck on the tire while unloading. Use cradles or unload
cylinders on raised platforms.
• Do not expose cylinders to heat or direct sunlight.
• Proper labelling should be done to identify empty cylinders.
• Cylinder valve wrench to be kept at a proper place.
• Do not apply oil or grease on cylinder valves and fittings.
• Before starting the activity, plan properly by examining the route, taking measurements, if needed,
to ensure that sufficient clearances are available.
• While planning the route, look for overhead cables, Drainages, pipelines, guide ropes, and other
protruding objects.
• Use a properly rated trolley to move the equipment/machinery.
• Ensure no damage to the walls or other surrounding machinery during movement. Make clear
communication system to follow all the fellow contract men, to avoid misunderstanding.
• If you are moving smaller items like pipelines etc. ensure that these items are properly secured
and tied.
• Accidents/incident / Near Miss or dangerous occurrences to be immediately communicated to
concerned HOD and Safety.
• Know the location of the First Aid Centre before starting the work. This will reduce the time
delays, in-case of any emergencies.
• For all accidents, incidents, and near misses, root cause analysis must be carried out within 24
hours of the occurrence of an incident. The lesson learns to be shared with HOD’s / Safety and
the employees. The required corrective and preventive actions should be implemented
immediately.
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I certify that my company has received, read, and understood and will abide by Emerald
Jewel Industry India Limited’s Vendor Code of Conduct and EHS requirements.
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