Exerpt from Bernama – On-Line Business, May 17, 2004
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) DuPont Malaysia Sdn Bhd, with its Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) will help prevent injuries and incidents in workplace.
Research shows that on average two people die at work every day in Malaysia and 221 are injured.
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has to pay out about RM700 million in compensation annually based on the injuries in workplace.
In the statement Monday, DuPont said there was a growing need for workplace safety being felt by organization across industries in Malaysia.
Among industries worldwide, 150,000 injuries occur everyday resulting in losses not only in human resources but also billions of dollars in medical expenses and compensation cost, it added.
“DuPont understands the power of saving lives because we have done it ourselves. Worldwide, over 60 percent of our plants operate with zero injuries. This translates to DuPont savings millions of dollars each year” said its managing director, A. Hapiz Abdullah.
Today, DuPont is partnering with many global corporation in diverse industries from aerospace to automotive, mining to manufacturing to help fulfil fundamental, safety values in workplace while slashing costs fr5om poor safety practices and improving bottom lines.
A safety-focused workplace builds trust, grows personal responsibility and encourages accountability throughout the enterprise.
The tangible results are increased productivity, reduced employee turnover, profitability and enduring brands.
