Sustainability
2. Health and safety Work activities represent both an asset and a risk to health. Occupational risks affecting the health and safety of staff vary according to the job. They are not the same in an industrial, administrative or commercial environment. The health and safety of our employees and all others who may be affected by our business is of the utmost priority.
Implementing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) In 2020, specific projects have been put in place to increase safety in our workplace. Fork-lift safety lights: Blue spotlights are required on all fork-lifts; it ensures that pedestrians stay a safe distance away from fork-lift trucks. Safety mirrors in warehouse corridors: Safety mirrors are required at all intersections in warehouse areas and all (un)loading areas where visibility is limited. Personal protective equipment (PPE): A clear matrix has been put in place to specify relevant PPE use.
Furthermore, in a “continuous improvement” approach, our manufacturing sites located in Spain, Hungary and Ukraine are OHSAS 18001 certified and are preparing the transition to the new ISO 45001 standard. In 2020, we updated our group Health and Safety policy. General principles were clarified and new processes were put in place. OH&S programme 23 : Health and Safety (H&S) is the joint responsibility of management and workers. Management is accountable in case of non-compliance. Employee involvement: All manufacturing sites have set up a joint health and safety committee that operates as a forum for cooperative involvement of employees representing both labour and management. Work procedures: Health and Safety regulations represent minimum requirements. In almost all cases, organisations go beyond these regulations with specific rules in consultation with the joint H&S committee. Accident/incident investigation: Accidents and incidents are investigated so that measures can be taken to prevent a recurrence of similar events. After causes have been determined, prompt follow-up action is required to achieve the purpose of the investigation. Evaluation of OH&S programme: In addition to annual audits, critical elements are reviewed more frequently.
0
Target zero accidents
At Schréder, we are committed to providing a safe working environment that supports accident prevention and minimises exposure to health risks. Our aim is to eliminate work related illnesses and injuries. We obviously comply with legal requirements in every jurisdiction where we operate; above and beyond that, we take a systematic approach to assessing and managing accidental risk, with the goal of zero accidents. Each employee is fully trained for their job, with regular refresher updates. For contractors and suppliers working with Schréder property, arrangements are made so they can conduct business without risk for themselves or others.
(23) Applicable to all Schréder manufacturing sites 36
Powered by FlippingBook