Kennecott Copper: Success through safety

Success through safety

At Kennecott Utah Copper, workplace implementation of standards is critical to achieving a safe and healthy workplace because they address specific areas and activities that historically have proven to be the cause of incidents and injuries. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that each Kennecott employee knows, understands, and applies these standards.

The safety and health program for Kennecott Utah Copper begins with some very basic considerations:

First, it is based on the premise that everyone wants to return home to loved ones whole and unhurt.
Second, as a company, Kennecott Utah Copper does not want anyone to use unsafe behaviors, suffer an injury or cause property damage. Kennecott values its employees above all else and will provide them with a safe workplace, proper tools, and thorough training. Kennecott and its management will do its best to help employees develop a proper safety attitude and avoid unsafe behaviors that can lead to accidents and injuries.
Third, the safety and health of the organization directly impacts the productivity and profitability of the company.
Finally, it is Kennecott Utah Copper's commitment to conform to the law as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration, and other recognized authorities. These basic considerations are part of the origin of the safety program at Kennecott. The program has developed over many years and contains many parts, which are all essential to fulfilling company objectives.