Journey to Zero Harm

Our company-wide Journey To Zero Harm (JTZH) program is our key strategic tool to help reduce accident numbers by encouraging everyone to take responsibility for carrying out a personal safety risk assessment before starting an activity. Building on the excellent existing behavioral safety activities at our sites, the program sets out our expectations in a clear and consistent message and provides the tools to help everyone focus efforts on achieving our goal of zero harm. The principle of the program is ā€˜Embracing Safety Together’ and sets out a shared commitment to delivering a positive safety culture. Our Journey To Zero Harm program consists of five elements:

JTZH strategy

The global rollout of the program to all employees ensures Board and leadership buy-in, demonstrating that the behavior expectations and safety culture is led from the top. All employees globally, including Board and Executive Team members, receive training in the JTZH program.

In 2021 we published our overarching company JTZH strategy defining the expectations and responsibilities of our corporate, business, regional and local management teams in the implementation of the program.

All manufacturing facilities are subject to a monitoring visit to assess how well the program is being embedded at each site. JTZH coordinators were appointed at all non-manufacturing locations globally to support the roll out of training packages and collate engagement data.

JTZH training modules

Our Hazard Awareness Training modules are designed to target the most common causes of accidents occurring at Innospec. The modules are translated into our five core languages and supported with a range of promotional materials to aid communication on site. We have completed the global rollout of three hazard awareness modules to all employees:

  • In the line of fire
  • Slips, trips and fallsĀ 
  • Working at height

Other JTZH training packages we have rolled out to specific functions include:

  • JTZH manufacturing refresher course
  • JTZH office refresher course
  • General office SHE awareness course

These courses are designed to help further embed the program at manufacturing sites locally and promote engagement and understanding in office-based locations.

Localized solutions for safer workplaces

Safety is a shared responsibility, and our sites continue to maintain robust behavioral safety programs while introducing targeted initiatives where needed.

In 2025, our St Mihiel, France site launched monthly 10-minute safety meetings led by managers on a rotating basis, ensuring leadership involvement and reinforcing a culture of accountability. The team also installed dedicated information screens to share updates and best practices, boosting awareness and engagement across the site.

Internal employee recognition

Several locations also operate ā€˜Near Miss of the Year’ programs to recognize employees who proactively report potential hazards, helping prevent future incidents. Sites including Ellesmere Port, Midland, Oklahoma, and Pleasanton also recognized a ā€˜Safe Employee of the Year’, celebrating individuals whose actions help strengthen a culture of workplace safety.

Journey To Zero Harm in 2025

14,069
safety interactions completed

161,981
60-second checks completed

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