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Safety
At Waste Management, safety is far more than just a program or strategy. It is a
core value, a cornerstone of operational excellence. It is a philosophy that is
embedded in the way we work, the decisions we make and the actions we take.
With 50,000 employees and over 30,000 trucks on the road every day, we fully
recognize the responsibility to hold ourselves to the highest standards for the
protection of our customers, our employees and the communities we serve. Our
goal is to attain world-class safety and, more importantly, to be the safest
company in our industry.
Waste Management's safety accomplishments benefit customers by minimizing their
exposure to accidents, service interruptions, property damage and financial
liabilities.
According to Waste Management's safety vision statement:
Safety is equal to all other key components of successful performance. Each employee is responsible for safe behavior. Each employee is personally accountable for:
- Promoting a safe environment
- Maintaining a zero tolerance for unsafe actions and decisions
- Directly participating in all aspects of safety programs
Managers at all levels will set the standard in our industry.
