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Personal blogs created by employees of the Contractor or by Assessors, including microblogs like
Twitter accounts, should have a clear disclaimer that the views expressed by the author in the blog
are the author’s alone. Authors should write clearly and in the first person, to clarify that the views or
comments are done so entirely in a personal capacity.

Social media activities should not interfere with your contractual commitments, and Assessors should
remind themselves of the Contractor’s Policy on same. Contractor logos and trademarks may not be
used without the prior written consent.

Remember, when using social media in personal time:

1. All Assessors contribute to the public image of the Contractor. Be respectful of all individuals and
their races, religions and cultures. How you conduct yourself in the online social media space not
only reflects on you – it is a direct reflection on your professionalism, our clients and customers
and the Contractor as a whole.
2. Always think before you post. Anything you post that is inaccurate, unfair, or breaking privacy
standards will ultimately be your responsibility and may lead to the termination of your contract.
3. Should you may come across negative posts about the Contractor on-line, you must avoid
responding. Please notify the Contractor immediately on the presence of the post and they will
handle matters from there.
4. Always be conscious when mixing your business and personal life. Online, your personal and
business profiles are likely to intersect. The Contractor respects the privacy of all Assessors, but
you must remember that clients and colleagues may have access to the online content you post.
Keep this in mind when publishing information online that can be seen by more than friends and
family, and please know that information originally intended just for friends and family can be
forwarded on very easily.
5. Please be aware that the internet is permanent and the although the General Data Protection
Regulation 2016 may enhance your ‘right to be forgotten’; once information is published online,
it is essentially part of a permanent record, even if you “remove/delete” it later or attempt to
make it anonymous.
6. Be aware of both compliments and criticism of the Contractor. Even if you are not an official
spokesperson for the Contractor, you can be a vital asset in monitoring the social media landscape.

6. Health and Safety

The Contractor places great emphasis on safety, health and welfare matters and undertakes to carry
out its business in such a way as to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all its employees,
subcontractors, Assessors, visitors and the general public in accordance with the Safety, Health and
Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Applications)
Regulations 2007.

Please refer to the Independent Service Contract Sections Assessor’s Obligations 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4

6.1 Safety Statement
Information on the Contractors policies and procedures related to health and safety management is
detailed in the Safety Statement, a copy of which is available to all Assessors.

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