Safety should not be left to chance. Long-term success is only possible if we are constantly vigilant in all our actions and areas of responsibility.
This applies to the entire Linde Group and along the extended Gases and Engineering value chains.
Gases Division
Our industrial gases are widely used in technology and research. We believe in ensuring that all Linde employees as well as staff from partner companies and customers get the most out of our gases. It is also of paramount importance to us that these groups remain committed to preventing accidents and damage.
Our safety management programme is therefore aimed at all employees involved in production and administration, as well as customers, authorities, the general public, auditors and suppliers.
Linde’s safety culture is defined by Group-wide safety regulations, which are then adapted and implemented at regional and local level in line with specific requirements. They form a basic framework that governs our behaviour across the board, especially at management level.
Each employee must comply with safety regulations. In other words, he or she must assume responsibility for his or her personal safety and the collective safety of the team.
We systematically train our employees to identify risks. However, our training extends beyond identification. Through films and a risk matrix, we also ensure our employees are able to correctly assess risks.
After all, correct classification is the only way of ensuring that suitable protective measures are implemented.
Meeting legal requirements of safety in the workplace can pose a major challenge for many operators of gas plants. So, in many countries, we bundle the relevant knowledge and measures into safety programmes, enabling precise implementation of relevant occupational safety guidelines.
Our customers can therefore be sure that they are fulfilling their specific obligations to the letter.
We also provide extensive support for customers purchasing cylinder gases, advising them on a range of issues from safe transport to correct disposal methods.
Engineering Division
Safety plays a key role in Linde Engineering’s QHSE policy.
We have used this policy to develop HSE Essentials, a collection of core regulations governing health, safety and environment issues.
Safety starts at the planning stage. A HSE Essentials document defines the central HSE documents that apply to every engineering project.
For the procurement of plant components, for instance, our project managers, technical experts and procurement staff work together to ensure that our orders meet all QHSE requirements. Linde Engineering monitors compliance with QHSE regulations both throughout order execution and at the subsequent acceptance stage.
Core HSE requirements for construction sites are defined in our HSE “Site” programme. Compliance with these core requirements is not only a binding HSE essential for all Engineering Division employees, but also an integral element of our agreements with contractors working on sites on our behalf.
Our close coordination of contractors in relation to HSE extends well beyond legal regulations. Where hazardous operations are involved, our experts conduct a thorough inspection of safety measures before work gets underway.
We hold safety training sessions for customers before, during and after a plant has gone on stream. Specialist service teams are also on hand to provide support around the clock.
