In everything VolkerWessels does, safety comes first. All our employees are aware of the risks their work involves. That is why VolkerWessels has drafted safety values and rules. Safety should always be first and foremost in our mind. It is more than just following the rules - it's a way of working.
Some of the work our employees do about every day may carry a lot of risks. But even these activities can be performed safely by thoroughly discussing the work in advance and identifying the risks, keeping an eye on each other and working carefully. Attention and care are also required for work that is less risky. Professionals do not take unacceptable risks.
VolkerWessels has drawn up safety rules that apply to the following sectors: Bouw & Vastgoed Nederland, Infrastructuur Nederland, Energie Onshore and Telecom. By applying these rules, VolkerWessels wants to prevent unsafe situations.
The basic rules are:
The corporate culture VolkerWessels wishes to hone is one that centres around safety without compromise.
The following values apply at all times to everything VolkerWessels does:
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Consistent: |
Safety is part of everything we do |
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Responsible: |
I am responsible for my own safety and that of others. |
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Willing to learn: |
I want to learn from incidents and near-misses |
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Open: |
I hold others accountable for unsafe behaviour and safety |
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Action: |
I stop unsafe working practices; If necessary, I stop work |
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Respect: |
I accept being held accountable for safety |
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Honest: |
I report accidents and near-misses |
The safety rules and values are the basis for VolkerWessels' Safety programme WAVE, which is the Dutch abbreviation of Stay Alert! Safety First!
