Health & Safety - Best Practice
Case Studies: LTI free record for Industrial Markets LTI Safety Record Achieved for Iron Monarch Straddle Carriers New Caledonia celebrates 10 years LTI free A Year of Milestones in Annville – Record Safety, 30th Anniversary and a New Addition  |
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LTI free record for Industrial MarketsThe Australian and New Zealand Industrial Markets and Logistics businesses achieved a new safety record of 5.9 million hours lost time injury (LTI) free. “What an excellent performance to achieve this result,” Noel Cornish, President Australian & New Zealand Industrial Markets, said. “It is a tribute to the commitment of all employees in the business across Port Kembla, New Zealand Steel and Logistics.” A range of safety improvements, including activities to reduce risks, contributed to the outstanding result.
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BlueScope Steel’s Iron Monarch. |
LTI Safety Record Achieved for Iron Monarch Straddle CarriersAllied Shipping Services Company (ASSCO), which maintains our fleet of Straddle Carriers used to load and discharge steel slabs from the Iron Monarch, has achieved a record two years lost time injury (LTI) free to the end of September. ASSCO has come from an LTI rate of 158 in 2004 to zero. “We are all aware of how much effort it takes to achieve our safety goals,” said Mario Blasi, Manager Ports. “So, it is with much satisfaction that I'm able to report that, to the end of September, ASSCO had recorded zero LTIs and medically treated injuries – a great achievement. ASSCO is a step closer to achieving zero harm for all those working in their operations.” ASSCO employees work at maintenance facilities at both Port Kembla in New South Wales and Western Port in Victoria.
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The New Caledonia team celebrates its safety achievement. |
New Caledonia celebrates 10 years LTI freeThe Caledonian BlueScope Steel team celebrated 10 years lost time injury free at the Numbo site, Noumea, in early August. According to President Pacific Region, Denis Etournaud, this milestone is truly an example for other Caledonian companies where industrial accidents still occur. “At BlueScope Steel New Caledonia, everyone is aware of the risks of working in an industrial environment, which is why there is such a focus on a safe workplace,” Denis said. “Safety is not just limited to regulations but has become an integral part of the corporate culture. “We are working within the framework of a responsible company; one in which each one of us cares about one another and where safety remains a priority for everyone.” Marketing & Development Manager Didier Grosgurin encouraged employees to keep the focus on safety: “This performance proves we are on the right track. That’s why we must carry on and certainly not rest on our laurels.” The New Caledonia team gathered to celebrate their safety achievement.
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The Annville team celebrates a great year. |
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A Year of Milestones in Annville –
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Safety Record at BUCONBUCON, Inc., the construction subsidiary of Butler Manufacturing Company in the United States, recently celebrated 1.5 million hours and 2 years with no Lost Time Incidents.
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The BlueScope Lysaght Sabah team enjoys their safety success. |
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Safety first for SabahBlueScope Lysaght Sabah has reached the significant milestone of 13 years without a lost time injury (LTI). “The implementation of safety training, Stop for Safety sessions, toolbox meetings, safety audits, and employees’ commitment to a safe working environment were integral to the success of our LTI free performance,” said Roger Tan, President BlueScope Lysaght Sabah. “We thank our contractors, suppliers and customers for their teamwork in helping us achieve this milestone. Various new initiatives are being implemented to ensure the continued success of the safety program,” he said.
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Safety Performance HighlightsBlueScope Steel employees worldwide celebrated safety achievements and records during the year. These milestones demonstrate their commitment to Zero Harm and their hard work toward preventing workplace injuries. Some of the many safety highlights for this year include: Achievements in Australia include:
Achievement in New Zealand include:
Achievements in Asia include:
Achievements in North America include:
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