a “Leadership Booster” campaign to help
managers get a better understanding of strategy
and how to implement it.
Other projects include the introduction of
new IT and Project Management Academies,
implemented improvements to Jotun Marketing
and Management Academies and increased
production of training videos. These steps
and other planned initiatives will help Jotun
strengthen its culture of continuous learning
and improvements in individual and team
competencies to meet the global business
challenges.
6. Health, Safety, Environment and
Quality (HSEQ)
Jotun’s goal is to conduct operations with zero
injuries, fires, spills and claims – safeguarding
employees and society while ensuring end
users have access to quality products and
services. Jotun achieves these goals via the
HSEQ Management System, which creates a
structure whereby every company within the
Group assigns individuals or teams to take
responsibility for one of 15 different elements,
ranging from managing work permits to
risk assessment, personnel safety to the
environment.
As part of an ongoing drive for continual
improvement, the 15th element was introduced
in 2019: ‘Safety in Projects’ aims to establish
a systematic approach addressing risk on
construction projects. Work to fully integrate
the module will begin in 2020, with new
e-learning tools, audit schematics, and pilot
auditing exercises in some countries.
Safety
Safety is a cornerstone of all Jotun operations.
Jotun continually develops and improves
the management system that sets uniform
global standards, while supporting individual
operations in their efforts to address regional
issues and improve performance on a local
level.
Fire represents the most significant threat
to Jotun personnel and property. The Board
has a “zero tolerance” policy regarding fires
and has approved the allocation of significant
resources to manage this risk. In 2019, there
was a total of one major fire, ten minor fires
and 14 potential fires. The major fire resulted
in personal injury with burns on face, arms and
neck. None of the remaining fires were major
incidents and no injuries or serious damage to
property.
Working conditions
Creating a safe work environment is a priority
for the Board. The management system is
continually developed in order to enhance
health, safety, satisfaction and wellbeing at the
workplace.
The number of injuries resulting in an absence
of one day or more per one million working
hours (Lost Time Injury Rate LTIR) was 2.2
(2.3 in 2018). The LTIR for Jotun A/S was 4.2 in
2019 compared with 0.5 in 2018. The increase
is due to a number of unfortunate incidents,
each individually followed up. Absence due
to sickness for the Group in 2019 was 1.5
per cent, compared to 1.4 per cent in 2018.
Absence due to sickness in Jotun A/S was 3.2
per cent in 2019 compared with 3.8 per cent
in 2018.
Training
Competence development is critical for Jotun
to achieve HSEQ objectives and build a culture
of effective health and safety environmental
practices. In addition to HSEQ training courses
offered through Jotun Academy and e-learning
modules, all production facilities are required to
have a HSEQ Manager, responsible for organising
at least one “HSEQ Day” every year, covering
all aspects of HSEQ. In 2019, each employee in
Jotun received an average of 11 hours of general
HSEQ training. A total of 10 HSEQ audits were
conducted in 2019, with a further 10 planned for
2020.
On site HSEQ
With different activities such as safety walks,
risk assessments and audits, Jotun has
comprehensive improvement initiatives for
on-site HSEQ. To ensure that these activities
lead to tangible, effective action to identify
and address challenges, Jotun developed a
new “Task Management System” in 2019.
This system, which will undergo global
implementation in 2020, enables managers
to gather all the findings from the various
activities on a single platform, allowing for
easier and more effective delegation and
follow-up. When implemented, the system
will provide a comprehensive structure for
improvement initiatives.
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Enhanced reporting
In 2019, Jotun introduced a revised HSEQ
reporting system, creating a more effective
approach to document and act upon incidents,
near misses, quality deviations, and service
complaints. Jotun devised the system to
strengthen quality and learn from experience,
providing a tool for the network to focus on
improvement and mitigate future risk. 2020
will see the broader implementation of the
reporting system, with Group and regional
support helping to facilitate local roll-out.
Jotun’s long-term HSEQ strategy has been
designed to enhance safety and quality
throughout the Jotun value chain, protecting
people and the environment while also
delivering optimal standards for stakeholders
worldwide.
Environment
Jotun, as a responsible corporate citizen,
is committed to continually improving its
environmental performance. The Group follows
a long-term strategy that focuses on reducing
waste while optimising energy efficiency. The
company identifies best practices at production
sites, such as installing LED lights, solar
panels and treating wastewater on-site, and
introduces them internationally, while setting
stringent standards on a Group level for all sites
to follow.
In addition, many Jotun factories are equipped
with solvent-abatement systems to reduce
potential health risk for operators and improve
overall environmental performance. All of Jotun
factories meet or exceed requirements set by
local regulations.
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