Our approach 

Our health and safety approach is founded on a culture of care and the belief that accidents are preventable. Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviour combines awareness, training, coaching and visible leadership to influence the decisions and behaviours that shape safe delivery. 

We use proactive lead indicators covering leadership, communication, competence, culture, contractors and planning. These help teams identify weaknesses, improve behaviours and manage risk before an incident occurs. The programme also provides a consistent way to engage subcontractors in our safety culture. 

The Executive Board has overall responsibility for health and safety. Business unit management implements our Health and Safety Policy through risk assessment, effective planning and safe systems of work. Our Employee Wellbeing Policy recognises that our duty of care extends to physical and mental health. 

Dedicated Health, Safety and Sustainability professionals support our business units and projects. They advise teams, contribute to planning, visit sites, monitor compliance and track corrective actions. Performance and emerging trends are reviewed through management reporting and governance forums. 

Key priorities 

• Embed behavioural safety through leadership, training and coaching. 

• Use proactive indicators to strengthen risk management and safe behaviours. 

• Involve employees and subcontractors in planning and delivery. 

• Maintain specialist assurance and close out corrective actions. 

• Support physical and mental health through Be Well. 

How we deliver 

Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviour 

The programme remains the foundation of our behavioural safety approach. It is designed to keep safety visible, encourage constructive challenge and strengthen personal responsibility across our workforce and supply chain. 

Proactive risk management 

Lead indicators complement traditional accident measures by directing attention to the conditions, behaviours and management practices that prevent harm. This supports earlier intervention and more consistent learning. 

Visible leadership 

Site safety tours allow leaders to engage directly with project teams and operatives. Open dialogue at the point of work helps correct poor practice, reinforce positive behaviour and identify practical improvements. 

Health and wellbeing 

Be Well broadens our approach beyond incident prevention by supporting physical and mental health. It helps us respond to factors that can affect wellbeing and safe behaviour both inside and outside work. 

Assurance and learning 

Site visits, audits, corrective-action tracking and regular management review provide assurance that standards are being applied. Findings and trends are used to share learning and improve systems and practice.