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Our goal is Target Zero

Supplier occupational health and safety requirements

At Ericsson, we care about everyone working for us and want to make sure everyone returns home safe and well every day. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, for all including our employees, supplier employees, and anyone working on our behalf. Target Zero includes work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses, and is a collective commitment!

Supplier health, safety and well-being requirements​

General occupational health and safety requirements

This document describes the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, which we place on our suppliers. Ericsson mandates that all of our suppliers must have an OHS management system in place. This system or framework should include at the minimum OHS policy, risk assessment, legal compliance, competence, incident reporting and investigation, and improvement program.

Supplier health, safety and well-being requirements​

Specific occupational health and safety requirements

In addition to the general Occupational Health and Safety requirements for suppliers, specific OHS requirements are mandatory for suppliers of construction, field maintenance, and network roll-out services, as well as for all other suppliers for whom this document is contractually binding. These requirements are recommended for all other suppliers.​

Supplier Safety Maturity Assessment

Supplier safety maturity assessment

As a prerequisite of commencing or continuing business with Ericsson, all site service suppliers performing high-risk activities must complete and pass the Ericsson Supplier Safety Maturity Assessment including addressing and resolving any identified non-conformities. 

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OHS mandatory training

There are four mandatory courses for our site services suppliers.

  1. Introduction to Ericsson OHS requirements for supplier managers
  2. Introduction to Ericsson OHS requirements for supplier employees
  3. Lifesaving rules
  4. Safe driving awareness

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Lifesavings rules

Lifesaving rules

At Ericsson, the basics of safety are captured in eight Lifesaving Rules that are mandatory for everyone working for us. They cover driving, seatbelts, helmets, alcohol and drug use, personal protective equipment, drop zones, working at heights, and electricity while working for Ericsson.

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Reporting incidents

Reporting occupational health and safety incidents

Occupational health and safety incidents including hazards, risks, and near misses, as well as Stop Work Authority cases, shall be reported in Ericsson Global Incident Reporting Tool (GIRT) to identify the root causes and prevent reoccurrence.

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Stop Work Authority Process for Suppliers​

Stop Work Authority process for suppliers​

Ericsson strongly encourages supplier employees and other personnel engaged by suppliers to exercise the Stop Work Authority if they believe there is an immediate risk of a fatality, injury, or illness to themselves or others. No disciplinary actions or retaliation are allowed to be taken against those who exercise this authority.

Please find details in the Stop Work Authority process for suppliers.

Health, Safety and Well-being Supplier recognition

Health, Safety and Well-being supplier recognition

Ericsson recognizes suppliers’ good behavior, best practices, or top improvement suggestions within the realm of health, safety, and well-being. Recognition will be given to the supplier or supplier personnel after Ericsson personnel become aware of the deserving behavior or initiative.

Please find details in the Heath, Safety and Well-being Supplier Recognition Instruction.

OHS operational standards

Where applicable, the Suppliers’ OHS Management System shall, as a minimum requirement meet or exceed the standards of Ericsson Group OHS operational standards listed below.

Chemical handling

Confined space entry

Fire prevention

Driver and vehicle safety

Lone working

Manual handling

Working with electricity

Climbing and working at heights

Personal Protective Equipment

Construction and civil work management

Environmental and occupational noise

Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields

Above are Ericsson’s requirements for our suppliers and their subcontractors, as applicable to their operation when doing business with Ericsson. Suppliers’ adherence is checked and assessed by Ericsson. If a breach or breaches are found during any of these processes, Consequence Management will be triggered, and consequences will depend on the severity of the deficiencies. 

Health, safety, and well-being at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we have adopted a holistic approach to health, safety, and well-being that is called Ericsson Care. It enables us to achieve Target Zero. Prevention is at the heart of a positive culture of health, safety, and well-being, which is fostered through Ericsson Care.

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