More distractions mean more injuries

摘要

AS THE STEEL INDUSTRY again endures very troubling times, Ispat Inland Inc. employees are aware of the effect business cycles can have on health and safety. It might not be the case elsewhere, but at Ispat Inland, accidents and injuries tend to increase in the workplace during economic downturns and other distractions. We might not clearly understand the exact reasons for this phenomenon, but data verify its truth.So during the current hostile environment for U.S. steelmakers, Ispat Inland management and the United Steelworkers of America Local 1010 have intensified efforts that have brought us significant improvements in employee safety. Since 1994, the union and management have been driven by the mutual belief that our workforce can and must be safe and healthy, both on and off the job.