1、A set of principles outlining the steel industrys approach to safety and healthSafety and health principles and definitions Guidance bookGerdauContents“Nothing is more important than the safety and health of the people who work in the steel industry.”worldsteel Board of MembersOur commitmentThe prin

2、ciplesAreas of focusSix safety and health principlesDefinitions and calculations356820The industry is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and acting on safety and health incidents,risks,and opportunities.We consider safety and health to be an integral component of doing business,an

3、d it starts with each one of our people.The safety and health of our people is our core value and must not be compromised in the face of other business challenges.This applies to everyone involved in the industry,including business leaders,employees,contractors and other third parties such as suppli

4、ers,customers and visitors.worldsteel has developed this guidance book to encourage member companies to apply the principles and the metrics for their organisation and set the standard for the industry.This booklet provides guidance to worldsteel members on the meaning of the principles.Definitions

5、and calculations have been included to ensure a common standard.Individual companies have different goals and procedures.The principles should be adapted to meet specific contexts(internal and external)and corporate environments.Our commitment23Six safety and health principles for the steel industry

6、worldsteels Board of Members believes that clearly defined principles will result in an enhanced safety and health culture,as well as improved business results across the industry.Through the adoption of the principles by the leaders of the member organisations,worldsteel and its members demonstrate