Ryerson operates its business in a way that maximizes environmental and worker protection. Maintaining a secure work environment is an integral aspect of Ryerson's basic values and company culture. Beyond the bare minimum required by law, Ryerson's safety standards have contributed to the protection of its staff's well-being and health, as well as reducing the risk of workplace accidents that may have a damaging impact on the productivity of the company. Ryerson has an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy in place that supports the objective of having no workplace injuries, and it consistently strives to maintain a safety performance rating that is higher than the industry standard. In order to identify risks early on, Ryerson has comprehensive occupational …show more content…
This includes daily toolbox talks about safety topics in production hurdles, lessons learned reports published weekly throughout the company, safety stand-downs that will include work stoppages to talk about safety and many other local communication efforts. It also involves programs aimed at recognition for proactive safety improvements initiated by employees through hazard identification and different programs. To further promote safety awareness within the service centers, they celebrate Safety Week, which underscores the safety standards we have in place and reminds employees how precautionary measures impact the success of the business and their well-being. During Safety Week, facilities throughout the organization host events that reinforce Ryerson's safety standards and celebrate employees for maintaining a strong safety track record. Ryerson's leadership, including executives, managers, and supervisors, demonstrates a visible commitment to safety by actively promoting safety initiatives, allocating resources to safety programs, and leading by example through their own adherence to safety