Human Rights Global Policy - Version 1 6 / 9 1.3. Work conditions 1.3.1. Health & Safety As set out in its Global Health & Safety Policy , Schneider Electric ensures high standards of health and s afety for all its employees in the company’s work activities. This includes providing personal equipment (PPE) and implementing health and s afety management systems t o sustain continuous improvement . The Company will also integrate safety across processes, continuous education and promote a s trong safety culture. Schneider Electric ensures that it provides it s employees with access to medical coverage . Schneider Electric commits to provi de financial security to employees’ dependents in the event of an employee death in the form of a minimum standard of Life assurance coverage. 1.3.2. Working time and leave Schneider Electric pays attention to the overall well - being of its employees, which includes the right to have time dedicate d to social, mental and physical well - being dimensions in their life. Schneider Electric states that a work week should not be more than 60 hours, including overtime, except in emergency or unusual situations . W orkers shall be allowed at least one day off per seven - day week. 1.3.3. Wages and Benefits Wherever it operates, Schneider Electric guarantees the minimum wages set by local regulations. Where there is no such regulation or where the minimum wage is insufficient to meet basic needs, Schneider Electric strives to compensate its employees to meet them . We define basic needs as a wage sufficient to provide the essential necessities for an acceptable standard of living. 1.3.4. Harassment In order to protect personal dignity and moral integrity of each of its employees, Schneider Electric strives to avoid any kind of harassment . If such cases occur, Schneider Electric implements procedures to handle the situation and prevent repetition. 1.3.5. Security Schneider Electric strives to provide secure working conditions in the workplace for employees . This includes prevention against p hysical or verbal violence originating in internal or external threats. Schneider Electric considers the external security environment and is committed to taking precautions to reduce the security risk for its employees.