Environment, Health, and Safety
Rehlko’s Commitment
Rehlko is committed to provide a safe and healthy work environment as our most valuable resource is our associates. Like everything the Company does, its safety initiatives and proactive measures are designed to exceed minimum standards—which help to create a culture that produces world-class safety performance.
Rehlko is committed to conducting its operations in a manner that protects people, property, communities, and the environment by providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Rehlko associates have the responsibility and authority to stop work immediately without fear of reprisal when they believe a situation exists which places themselves, others or the environment in imminent danger. In addition, Rehlko associates are required to comply with the “Serious 7” lifesaving rules which require mandatory compliance with requirements set forth in the following programs:
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout
Confined Space Entry
Cranes, Hoists, Lifting Equipment
Work at Heights
Electrical Safety
Machine Guarding
Powered Industrial Vehicles
Our Role
To achieve Rehlko’s, we:
Comply with environmental, health, and safety laws that apply to our operations around the world;
Ensure awareness of our safety and surroundings;
Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform work duties safely; and
Take appropriate action to respond to circumstances or conditions inconsistent with our belief, purpose, policies, or commitment.
The Scenario
A factory associate who works close to Aarya fails to use proper techniques throughout the day, possibly endangering others. Aarya has reported this behavior several times to supervision. However, Aarya has heard the associate has avoided disciplinary action because the associate is a golf buddy with someone in upper management.
Our Stance
The commitment to “safety first” cannot be compromised by playing favorites. Any behavior that puts associates at risk of injury must be reported immediately. These concerns should be brought to a manager or supervisor; site Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS); regional EHS Manager; Human Resources; Legal; Compliance and Ethics; or the Ethics Helpline.