Earlier policy library. This page belongs to an earlier library of ASF policies. The current, approved governance set is the ASF Standards Package 2026 (GOV, OPS, QMS and EV documents). Where this page and the 2026 package differ, the 2026 package applies.
ASF Institutional Policy Manual · Aligned with PHIG, September 2026
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ASF provides a safe and healthy workplace and supports the physical and mental wellbeing of its people. Owner: Operations Liaison, with the Safeguarding and People Lead.
Framework: the French Labour Code provisions on occupational safety (Code du travail) and ILO occupational safety and health standards.
Workplace safety
- Annual workplace risk assessment of the office and regular work sites (fire, electrical, ergonomics, infection risk in health facilities).
- Fire extinguishers, first aid kit, emergency exits and evacuation plan; a trained first aider.
- Personal protective equipment and vaccinations (including hepatitis B) for staff working in health facilities or with biological samples.
- Accidents and near-misses recorded and handled under Policy 14.
Wellbeing
- Reasonable working hours; overtime recorded and compensated as the law requires; right to disconnect outside working hours except in emergencies.
- Confidential access to psychological support after critical incidents or exposure to distressing material (for example, safeguarding cases).
- Workload reviewed in annual appraisals; flexible working considered for health or caring needs.
- Zero tolerance for bullying and harassment (Policies 8 and 11).