Commitment to Safety

In 2003, Owens Corning took a stand and declared that “Our Commitment to Safety is Unconditional.” We want nothing less than for our employees to live injury-free lives. Our philosophy holds that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility and working safely is a condition of employment.This acceptance of responsibility by everyone in the organization has substantially reduced our rate of incidents in recent years.

Despite these efforts, in 2005 we had three employee fatalities – one death due to a vehicle accident and two as a result of interaction with machinery. One response was to revamp and strengthen our Lock-Tag-Try program at all facilities.We experienced no catastrophic injuries during the year 2006.

To further enhance accident prevention in 2007 we are implementing a new system for proactive safety management.The Safety Assessment for Effectiveness (SAFE) program will help our individual facilities measure, prioritize and improve the presence of safety at their locations.

Surveys conducted regularly within the company confirm that Owens Corning has an engaged workforce. Quality products and services, along with commitments to safety, diversity and community service, make Owens Corning an attractive workplace for extraordinary talent.

Recordable Incident Rate*

Owens Corning has substantially reduced injuries in recent years

Graph: Recordable Incident Rate, 1994-2006
  • * Measured by injuries requiring OSHA-defined medical treatment per 100 workers per year