Health and Work Safety

Striving for Zero Accidents

GELITA prioritizes the well-being of its employees by fostering a secure and healthy work environment. Guided by the Zero Accident Vision, we believe that every accident can be prevented through a shared responsibility between the company and its employees.

How We Foster Health and Work Safety

Achieving the goal of zero accidents requires individual commitment, effective communication, continuous learning, and the development of a strong safety culture. At GELITA, managing occupational safety is a shared responsibility between individual plants and on-site experts. The central Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) unit coordinates and networks internally, while the GO-SAFE network promotes collaboration and synergy across all locations. 

Our Safety Alert System monitors incidents, and our global safety standards, described in our Occupational Health and Safety Manual, are constantly reviewed and aligned with international norms. To further encourage a safety culture, GELITA presents the international Safety Award annually, recognizing outstanding achievements in categories such as "Best Improver" and "Best Performer".
 

Anja Mannsperger

Global Lead Expert Sustainability, Health & Safety — GELITA AG

We are guided by the idea of zero accidents. It is a way of thinking and a holistic framework for our efforts. It is based on the fact that all accidents have consequences and that they can be prevented. Making GELITA a safer place to work is a daily commitment for us all: better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

Reducing Accidents by Mimizing Potential Harm

Our commitment goes beyond routine training and includes daily exchanges in shopfloor meetings. We provide comprehensive support through various measures to prevent human error and detect technical faults, minimizing potential harm. 

Safety in the workplace is at the heart of our operations and forms an integral part of GO-BEST, our program for operational excellence. 

By implementing targeted measures that resulted in a substantial reduction in accidents, we achieved a significant milestone in occupational safety.

Occupational Safety and Health

Safe Facilities and Processes

Prioritizing property risk management ensures protection for our employees, local residents, and the environment. From the initial planning and construction phases, our engineers integrate safety measures into all subsequent operations. Through our 5S+ safety program and other initiatives, we maintain an organized and ergonomic workplace that promotes a safe working environment. 

Our commitment to facility and process safety is evident in our outstanding performance, as measured by the Process Safety Incident Rate (PSIR), positioning us favorably by international standards. We go beyond regulatory compliance, demonstrating a proactive approach and unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards across our global operations.

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Programs and Initiatives

We prioritize the growth and development of our employees, recognizing it as a key component of our talent attraction and retention strategy. To support this, GELITA provides a diverse range of learning and development opportunities.

Development

With a strong focus on nurturing competencies and individual strengths, we have implemented the GELITA Competency Model globally, providing a framework for targeted employee development.

Community Support

We at GELITA see ourselves as an integral part of society and strive to make a positive impact and contribute to a better future for all. Therefore we engage us socially at the locations where we operate as a company.