Key takeaways from the conference included:
- SH&E is a collaborative issue not a competitive one.
- SH&E is about building trust and promoting human life and wellbeing.
- Systems are only as effective as the integrity of the people applying them, which in turn is linked to leadership.
- SH&E needs to be considered in the context of all aspects of a person’s life (e.g., at home and in the community, as well as at work).
- The safety and business cases interdependent, as safety is good for business.
- Leadership is critical at all levels, particularly with regard to changing behavior.
- To succeed, the values of SH&E need ownership by all levels of an organization, including CEOs, senior management, employees and contractors.
According to ICMM, the results of the conference will
influence the group’s 2013-2015 safety and health strategy.