ASF Institutional Policy Manual · Aligned with PHIG, September 2026
Part of the ASF policy framework, aligned with the equivalent PHIG policy. To raise a concern: see the ASF Complaints and Reporting Channel.
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).