Health & safety

Our approach to health and safety matters

The health and safety of our workers is a priority for Bunzl and we are committed to achieving continuous improvement in health and safety performance. Whilst compliance with legal obligations in the various jurisdictions in which we operate is our minimum commitment, we also seek to identify and share best practice across our businesses to ensure our major risks are addressed:

Warehouse safety

We ensure that our warehouses are laid out and equipped appropriately and our workforce is trained to minimise risks from manual handling, as well as ensuring good housekeeping to reduce the risks of trips, slips and injury from falling objects.

Vehicle safety

Our drivers receive regular training and our fleets are well maintained. We continue to introduce appropriate monitoring systems into our fleets and review accidents to improve efficiency and safety.

Personal responsibility

Each employee is expected to ensure that his/her conduct does not place their personal safety or the safety of others in jeopardy. This requires an active participation in maintaining a safe working environment and includes observance of established safety procedures and making recommendations for changes where they are needed. In all circumstances, including when travelling on the Group’s business, each employee is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional and responsible manner.