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We hold the protection of safety and health as our highest core value. |
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Safety performance is a key indicator of organizational excellence. |
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Safety will not be compromised for any reason. |
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We recognize that safe and healthy employees are productive employees. Protecting the safety and health of our employees in the workplace, and promoting a safe and healthful lifestyle outside of the workplace, is good business. |
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Safety is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization. |
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Audits are essential to ensure that the safety and health management system is functioning effectively. Audits will be conducted on a routine basis. |
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Executive management will lead the process to continually improve our safety and health management system so that it provides the highest level of protection to our employees from injuries, illness and occupational diseases. |
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Training is essential to the success of our safety and health management system. Employees will be trained to recognize safety and health hazards and the appropriate protective measures to protect them from these hazards. |
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Employees are empowered and obligated to take immediate, corrective action in response to any unsafe work practices and conditions. |
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Safety and health must be considered in the design and maintenance of our facilities. |
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An accident-free workplace is an achievable goal. |