- All injuries, occupational illnesses and environmental incidents are preventable
- All individuals (employees, managers, contractors) must be held accountable for their safety, health and environmental performance.
- Working safely and with regard for the environment is a condition of employment
- Error is a consequence and opportunity, not a cause
- Communication and consultation with employees is critical to an effective management system
- Focus on the management system and unsafe behavior, a reduction in all incidents will follow
- Unsafe behavior is the primary trigger of most injuries and must be addressed accordingly
- Interaction between people and equipment creates risk requiring constant vigilance
- Keep the SHE management system as simple as possible