The safety of our employees at the workplace derives from many factors: training, clear rules
and processes, certifications, company culture and individual awareness.
But a company can never consider itself permanently safe. Safety management is a continuously
evolving process that is constantly updated based on changes in circumstances and technology.
For example, during the year, we implemented a plan to completely revise our processes for
management of safety at the workplace.
We analysed every process involved based on the knowledge accumulated over the years and the
data we collected, and launched a revision plan that identified potential risks or margins for
improvement.
A complex procedure that will demand constant attention. As always, our objective is to reduce
the number of accidents on the job to 0, because safety at the workplace is an absolute
priority.
Values, principles and clear rules: by means of our principles, personnel rules
and code of conduct, we ensure an environment where duties and rights are shared in a context of
complete transparency and respect.
Clear and understandable communication: we emphasise direct, clear and precise
communication that guarantees free and honest dialogue among all of us in order to promote the
sharing of knowledge and limit ambiguity and misunderstanding.
Taking responsibility: we want all employees, at the personal and group level,
to be aware that taking responsibility (for both successes and failures) is the basis of how we
work.
Constant monitoring of indicators: we constantly monitor key indicators
regarding our employees.
Training and collaboration: we work in close contact with external bodies and
institutions to guarantee constant updating on important issues.
Audits and certifications: we have OHSAS18001, ISO14001 and ISO 9001
certifications for the management of safety, health, environment and workplace quality.
Dedicated work groups: the safety task force is a work group composed of
experts and employees from companies of the Heraeus Group. It focuses on increasing awareness of
safety by means of training activities, targeted communication campaigns, and special safety
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