2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Facility Safety 25 Preventing incidents before they occur is the foundation of Liberty Tire Recycling’s safety approach. Through structured training, hazard identification, and employee engagement, we equip our workforce with the knowledge and resources needed to recognize risks and maintain a secure working environment. However, when incidents do occur, we prioritize a structured response, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and continuously improving our safety programs to strengthen workplace culture. Operational Safety Excellence (OSE) Team Established in 2024, the OSE team was established to standardize safety practices and enhance performance across all sites. The team focuses on hazard assessment, execution, communication, and safety tools, with oversight from Safety Director, Mike Herbert. Site leaders also have access to a wide variety of key resources online via a corporate intranet. Incident Response, Learning, & Continuous Improvement 5-Why Hazard Analysis Site managers conduct root cause analysis after an incident and implement corrective actions. Site Stand-Downs Monthly site-wide safety training, with additional stand-downs after major incidents. Incident Follow-Up Management meets with employees post-incident to discuss causes and identify improvements. Friday Safety Incident Review Calls General Managers present incident reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Incident Tracker Tracks OSHA recordable incidents, assigns safety managers, and ensures corrective actions are implemented. Ortholive Healthcare Access Free access to licensed medical professionals for workplace injuries, available in English and Spanish. Stop Work Authority Employees can halt work if unsafe conditions arise, with no fear of retaliation. 5-Minute Safety Talks Daily site-specific discussions led by General Managers, reinforcing key safety practices with attendance tracked. Work Hardening Programs Increasing new employees’ workload gradually helps them adjust to physically demanding tasks & reduce injury risk. Recognition of Safe Behavior Safety performance is tied to management incentives, reinforcing leadership accountability. Safety Suggestion Boxes Employees can submit safety improvement ideas which are reviewed monthly. Anonymous Safety Surveys Conducted every two years to gather employee feedback, identify trends, & improve safety measures. Safety Improvement Teams Management and frontline employees at sites with over 50 employees meet monthly to review training and identify hazards. Smaller sites integrate safety discussions into daily management meetings Non-Routine Work Analysis Site management assesses lighting, PPE, and employee qualifications before beginning non-routine tasks. Stretch & Flex Program Conducted after daily safety talks to reduce soft tissue injuries, addressing common strains & sprains. Near Miss Reporting Employees report potential hazards anonymously, categorized as red (stop work), yellow (caution), or green (continue work). Contractor Safety Video Covers PPE, emergency procedures, and hazard reporting; includes assessments and is available in English and Spanish. Liberty Learning Training Safety training covers hazards, equipment use, emergency readiness, and risk prevention. Safety Manual Updated in 2024, the safety manual provides guidelines for safe operations, incident reporting, and emergency response. Contractor Safety Briefings Pre-work safety briefings ensure contractor compliance with sitespecific safety requirements.
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