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BRIDGESTONE INTEGRITY IN THE WORKPLACEQ: Two employees suffered minor accidents on the production floor last week. Neither was seriously hurt. My supervisor told me not to include the events on an accident report since they were minor, and the department wants to get the safety award this year. Should I allow the accidents to go unreported?A: No. Even small incidents and minor injuries can have serious consequences. Bridgestone requires employees to report all accidents and injuries. Reports can be used to spot safety issues and trends that may help prevent more serious injuries in the future.Q: A couple of things that we do in my area bother me because they don’t seem safe. The problem is, I don’t want to bring them up because I’m new here and don’t want to seem like a troublemaker.A: Immediately discuss your concerns with your supervisor or your location’s safety manager. Sometimes new eyes see things that other eyes have missed. Raising a concern for safety is not making trouble. It shows you care.Q: I was in the office last weekend and used my company ID to enter the building. A well dressed man entered right behind me without using his ID. Did I make a mistake by letting him in?A: Yes. An unescorted and unidentified person on company property is a serious security risk and could even increase the risk of violence at your workplace. Even though it may have felt awkward, you should have asked to see the person’s work identification or separately confirmed his right to enter before letting him in the building. If the person refused, you should have contacted a manager or Security immediately.Q: A coworker in my department is having marital problems. Last week, she told me her husband has threatened to come to the office to “settle some things.” How should this situation be handled?A: First of all, take this situation very seriously. Never dismiss even a potential threat. Immediately notify Security or your manager so that they can determine appropriate methods to deal with the situation. If you believe you are in imminent danger, remain calm, determine the best course of action for your safety, signal coworkers if you can and as soon as possible, call the police.23Health and SafetyWorkplace Violence