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Bridgestone prides itself on providing a safe, healthy working environment. Safety is our top priority, and we expect our employees and contractors to embrace our philosophy of putting “Safety First, Always.”Bridgestone is committed to complying with all laws and regulations governing workplace safety. We will provide you, our employees, with all the training and education you need to perform your jobs safely. No job is so important, no task so urgent that it cannot be done safely. Safety always comes first.18• Always follow the working standard. Don’t take shortcuts.• Make sure you know what to do in an emergency.• Immediately tell your supervisor or your location’s safety manager about any accidents, unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors or other safety concerns.physical contact.• Send harassing or threatening emails or correspondence, or make harassing or threatening phone calls.• Make threats or otherwise encourage or support violence.BRIDGESTONE INTEGRITY IN THE WORKPLACEBridgestone prohibits violence, threats of violence, intimidation and disruptive conduct on company premises and even off company premises if the employee is on company business or the behavior is an extension of the workplace, such as online bullying directed at a coworker.This prohibition applies to all Bridgestone employees, whether full-time, part time or temporary—as well as to customers, suppliers, contractors and visitors.For the safety of all employees, customers and visitors, Bridgestone prohibits the possession of firearms or other weapons on company property, in company vehicles, in rental vehicles, while on company business or at company-sponsored events (even if held off company premises). Very limited exceptions, such as those necessary to comply with local laws, may apply, but only with proper approval in accordance with your local policy. Ask a Law Department member if you need more information.You should immediately notify management, Security or Human Resources of any prohibited behavior. Security procedures may vary region by region, so please consult local policies. Also see the resources listed in “Where to Go For Help” (page 12).Health and SafetyYOU SHOULD• Understand your facility’s health and safety rules and follow them. Make sure your coworkers do the same.YOU MUST NOT• Make verbal or physical threats.• Engage in hitting, fighting, pushing or any intimidating Workplace Violence