Historically, steelmaking was a dangerous process and accidents were inevitable. Today, many steel companies recognise that this is no longer appropriate for a modern and technically advanced industry.

There is no area, process or type of work that cannot be accident-free. Safety and health requires a permanent 100% commitment from everyone. Most importantly, it requires a strong commitment from senior management of steel companies, which should set the culture in which safety and health is the number one priority and must not be compromised for any other objective.

Many steel companies are improving their safety and health performance and some businesses have gone without any lost time injuries or fatalities for many years. These companies know that such performance requires excellence in all aspects of their operations. This excellence also produces superior business performance - the most successful steel companies are also the safest.

Sharing experience and good practice

Nothing is more important than the safety and health of the people who work in the steel industry.

1. All injuries and work-related illness can and must be prevented.
2. Management is responsible and accountable for safety and health performance.
3. Employee engagement and training is essential.
4. Working safely is a condition of employment.
5. Excellence in safety and health supports excellent business results.
6. Safety and health must be integrated in all business-management processes.

A safe and healthy working environment for all employees is the number one priority for every OAK STEEL LIMITED member. Our policy is to help all our members achieve an accident-free workplace.