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Health and Safety

VPK priority: safe and healthy work for everyone

At VPK Group, safety comes first. A strong safety culture is the foundation of a healthy working environment in which everyone feels protected and supported. That is why we put safety at the heart of all our business processes and at every level within our organisation.  

 

Our safety strategy: moving forward together  


Working safely is a shared responsibility. From employees on the shop floor to managers and supervisors: together we ensure a safe working environment. As an organisation, we provide the necessary resources, training and support to achieve our safety objectives.  

How does VPK ensure a safe working environment?

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  • With clear guidelines, instructions and training.  
  • By actively encouraging safe behaviour.  
  • By reporting unsafe situations and behaviour.  

Prevention and monitoring  

Safety starts with recognising and reporting risks and unsafe situations. That is why we use systems to carefully evaluate incidents and reports and monitor our progress. In this way, we ensure continuous improvement and a culture in which safety is always a priority. 

“Our employees are our most valuable asset. It goes without saying that we continue to invest in their health, safety and well-being.”

Richard Lancaster, Group Health & Safety Manager 

Towards ‘Zero accidents’

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Our ultimate goal? Zero accidents. Together, we take steps towards this goal every day through collaboration, innovation and shared responsibility. For example, every year we launch internal awareness campaigns and initiatives for a stronger safety culture. These campaigns are more than just information: they are practical and inspiring tools to recognise risks, report them and embed safety in our daily work.  

Best safety performance ever  

We train not only our employees but also management teams in essential safety topics such as:  

  • Hazard identification  
  • Risk assessment  
  • Safety checks 
  • Specific responsibilities  

Why? Because a safe working environment starts with leadership that takes health and safety seriously.  

The result? Thanks to joint efforts and a strong focus on safety, VPK Group achieved its best safety performance ever in 2023.   

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Discover our safety initiatives

At VPK, we are building a future where everyone can work safely. Curious about our strategies, results and how we contribute to a healthy workplace? 

Read more in our Sustainability Report