Planning & Performance
Performance Expectations – 3M Global Safety & Health Plan
In 1996, a Global Safety & Health Plan was initiated for all 3M locations
worldwide, meeting the overall intent of the
3M Safety and Health Policy.
The Global Safety & Health Plan is a system of standards categorized into multiple
elements addressing various areas of safety and health, including prevention of
injuries and illnesses, prevention of unplanned events such as fires and
explosions and promotion of 24-hour safety and health. Through implementation of
this plan, each location develops safety and health management systems,
identifies gaps in their safety and health programs/performance, and develops
plans to close any gaps and drive
continuous improvement
in their own safety and performance.
Performance Assessment
The Global Safety & Health Plan is an integral part of our safety and health
management system,
which allows locations to assess their current status
versus safety and health systems requirements. Using a standardized approach
allows meaningful
performance results
to be shared throughout the company.
Indicators such as reduced injury/illness rates and days away from work are
sometimes used as goals for improved safety and health performance. However,
3M prefers to focus on measurements of preventive actions taken (leading
performance indicators), which would tend to reduce the total number and/or
severity of incidents.
