Principles

Leadership

Lead by example

People at all levels in Corus have responsibility for their own health and safety and should set an example for others. Management is accountable for health and safety and managers will demonstrate leadership of health and safety through personal example.

Hazards, risks and control measures

It's worth not taking the risk

We will identify the hazards and risks associated with our activities starting with our major risks. We will put in place appropriate control measures and challenge them in the context of change, so that we aim for continuous improvement.

Health and well-being

Working for a healthy future

We will promote and improve the health and well-being of all Corus employees.

Competence and behaviour

Understanding is the key to safe behaviour

We will ensure that all our employees are trained so that they are professionally skilled and qualified for their jobs and thereby can contribute to an improved health and safety performance. We will select contractors who can demonstrate competence and effectiveness.

Incident analysis and prevention

It could have been avoided ... try telling the kids that

We will ensure work-related incidents and near-misses are reported, investigated and analysed to prevent recurrence. Our investigations will focus on root causes and recommendations will be shared and implemented across the Company.

Sharing and learning

I wish I'd said something ... I feel so responsible

Everyone in Corus is responsible for sharing good practice as well as learning from near-misses. Sharing experiences with others can help prevent incidents. We all have a duty to intervene.

Contractors and joint ventures

A good relationship is based on trust

Our health and safety standards apply equally to contractors and Corus employees. We believe our joint venture companies should aspire to the Corus health and safety standards.

Monitoring, audit and review

There's always room for improvement

We will establish systems for tracking our performance. We will regularly conduct internal and external audits of our risk control measures and management systems. We will monitor behaviours at all levels to ensure we create a successful health and safety culture in Corus.