GOLDEN PRINCIPLE:
SAFETY AFFECTS US ALL

Safety is a top priority at Röhm. To improve its safety record and prevent incidents, the company introduced the Golden Principle – an initiative that empowers and commits all employees to take an active role in improving safety.

An accident-free workplace is an important goal at Röhm. However, unsafe conditions or actions can still lead to unintended incidents. That’s why the company has introduced a new safety principle “You’ve got the power”. The so-called Golden Principle calls on all Röhm employees to report unsafe conditions or actions and, if in doubt, to intervene themselves.

All colleagues are encouraged to intervene against safety risks in the workplace and to actively contribute to their resolution. Therefore, all employees are encouraged to interrupt work on their own responsibility if behaviors or conditions are unsafe – regardless of the economic impact and without fear of personal consequences.

To strengthen acceptance and understanding of the new safety principle and to integrate the new safety culture into everyday life, Röhm has launched a company-wide campaign.

Röhm also conducted an employee survey in which employees were asked to identify unsafe conditions or actions in their work environment and to share their experiences of dealing with specific situations.