Our unwavering commitment to protect what matters
Tim Shoveller, CEO, Freightliner Group
OUR SAFETY COMMITTMENT
SAFETY COMES FIRST, ALWAYS
Whether it’s travelling the length and breadth of the nation or handling and securing precious cargo – everything we do at Freightliner is underpinned by our unwavering dedication to safety. Out of all of our company values safety comes first. With this in mind, we’re driven by diligence and a complete commitment to protecting our people at every turn – day and night.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFETY SOLUTIONS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
Thousands of tonnes of cargo move through our sites on a daily basis for onward distribution around the UK by train. In this environment, with so many moving parts, health and safety is at the core of everything we do. This is why we have the tools and systems in place to allow for effective and efficient day-to-day management of health, safety and sustainability and ensure they become a part of our daily lives.
OUR SAFETY SOLUTIONS ARE ALWAYS DEVELOPED WITH FIVE CORE AREAS IN MIND:
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFE PEOPLE
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFE CULTURE
Our business is built on a foundation of trust and engagement at every level. We’ve always encouraged active dialogues with all of our people – fostering a culture of open conversation and collaboration that enables us to operate more effectively and safely than anybody else.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFE PLACES
We ensure that our sites are safe, secure, well-managed, suitable for the work undertaken, and maintained to a high standard. Taking real pride in our locations means we can create comfortable and fit-for-purpose working environments for all of our people.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFE PROCESSES
At every stage of our operation, safety and wellbeing are paramount to what we do – no matter how far the journey or how big the challenge. Thanks to our rigorous processes, we’re able to offer a truly secure service that not only protects our workers but also the interests of our valued customers.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
SAFE EQUIPMENT
We’re driven by proactive innovation. Often it’s our cutting-edge technologies that allow us to drive risk reduction so effectively. From the unique tools, programs and equipment we use to the meticulous management and maintenance of infrastructure – we’re able to ensure completely safe working environments at all times.
OUR SAFETY CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE:
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
HIGH 5 TO SAFETY
Our High 5 to Safety campaign is a simple, but effective campaign that encourages our colleagues to take a few minutes and consider five key safety points before starting work or starting an activity.
OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT
1% SAFER CAMPAIGN
Our 1% Safer initiative encourages our workforce to do just one thing every day, to improve our workplace safety. The initiative encourages simple actions to help teams to think about their work environment, activities and processes involved in their work.