Social responsibility Instructions are an important part of a proactive safety culture. They equip employees with the knowledge they need to perform their work safely, promote a general awareness of safety issues and provide a realistic assessment of any risks. In short, they set out how all employees can promote safe practices and prevent accidents. Instructions highlight the potential risks, describe how employees should conduct themselves safely in the workplace, explain the safety devices and equipment in place and specify what personal protective equipment must be worn. Alongside instructions, we also provide appropriate training on topics such as machinery safety, fire safety and health and safety for managers. All of our employees (100%) are also well versed in our health and safety management system. Moreover, in line with our Supplier Code of Conduct, we expect all our suppliers and partner companies to put the necessary measures in place to protect the health and safety of their workers. ➔ GRI 403-4, GRI 403-5, GRI 403-8 It is our responsibility as a company to provide a safe and hazard-free working environment across all areas our business; however every one of our employees must also play their part. In companies like ours with a strong manufacturing focus, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority that we must all keep front of mind in our day-to-day operations. Unfortunately, even with our proactive efforts to protect the health of our employees and keep them safe, it is impossible to prevent every accident and (work-related) illness. Statistically speaking, if something can happen, it will happen sooner or later – especially if unsafe working practices are allowed to become routine. To ensure we continually improve our health and safety standards, we therefore analyse every workplace accident, work-related illness and hazardous situation that arises in our day-to-day operations. The following tables detail the work-related injuries and cases of ill health that occurred during the reporting period. ➔ GRI 403-9, GRI 403-10 Instructions and training Accidents and ill health Work-related injuries sustained in the reporting year Number Rate* Fatalities resulting from work-related injuries 0 0 Non-fatal but serious work-related injuries (serious workplace accidents resulting in > 24 days’ sick leave) 13 1.06 Documented work-related injuries (notifiable workplace accidents resulting in < 3 days’ sick leave) 139 11.32 Number of hours worked (including business trips) 12.27 million * Calculation method for work-related accident rate: number of accidents (minor/serious) / number of hours worked * 1,000,000 76 © Copyright by Blum
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