UPM reduced work-related accidents by 70 percent in three years
(UPM, Helsinki, 10 February 2015 at 10:00 EET) - UPM has significantly reduced work-related accidents with a three year program called "Step Change in Safety 2012-2014". UPM's lost time accident frequency* (LTAF) has decreased by 70% from 15.2 in 2012 to 4.4 in 2014. The Step Change in Safety 2012-2014 initiative engaged all UPM employees in a joint mission to improve the company's safety culture and safety performance. The pervasive program renewed the foundations of safety work by shifting focus to preventative measures, such as proactive risk identification and management. Strong