E&M in action
Safety Themes, Principles and Objectives
As all of you know: KLM E&M has a safety policy in place. It‘s important because it helpseveryone do their work safely and go home healthy at the end of the day. A safety policy does need to be given substance. Therefore, the organisation has formulated Safety Themes, Principles and Objectives.
The Safety Themes form the basis of the safety management system.They cover the key areas on which the organisation focuses to ensure safety, and are fully aligned with KLM's vision.The themes are:
- Leadership
- Proficiency
- Competence
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Culture & behaviour
The Safety Principles are the fundamental rules and guidelines the organisation follows to support the Safety Themes. The intention is for everyone to comply with them during daily work. These Safety Principles are:
- Work safely
- Stick to the rules
- Report unsafe situations
- Help colleagues and challenge each other
- Be fit to work
The Safety Objectives are the specific goals the organisation pursues to achieve the Safety Principles. These goals include:
- Complying with national and international legislation.
- Controlling operational safety.
- Promoting a safety culture in which employees are encouraged to report unsafe situations.
This helps us all implement the safety management system correctly and continuously improve. The Safety Themes, Safety Principles and Safety Objectives together form the basis of our safety management system. They help us maintain the highest standards of safety and quality within our company. At all times, the rule is: NEVER COMPROMISE ON SAFETY! Several articles on SMS will appear in the E&M Scope in the coming period.