Safe and responsible business

At Orica, safety is a core value and always our first priority. Our people work in high‑energy environments with complex and multifaceted risks, and the prevention of harm is fundamental to the success of our business and that of our customers.

Our safety culture is grounded in the understanding that safety is everyone’s responsibility. This commitment is evident at every level of the organisation, across all regions, and in the actions our people take every day. 

Our approach to safe and responsible operations underpins our global safety programs and systems, leadership practices and day‑to‑day operations, supporting industry-leading safety standards. We foster safe and inclusive workplaces where our people are physically protected and psychosocially supported, while also safeguarding the safety of our stakeholders and the natural environments and cultural heritages in which we operate.

Stopping work and speaking up

Orica's strong safety culture empowers our people to stop work and speak up anytime there is a concern. Since the launch of our Major Hazard Management program in 2019, the number of recorded work stoppages has increased year-on-year. This upward trend reflects a mature safety culture, where our people are empowered to take decisive action and prioritise hazard prevention.

Product stewardship and security

We maintain stringent controls to ensure our products remain secure and cannot be used for unintended purposes. Track‑and‑trace technology is deployed across our manufacturing, packaging and distribution sites globally, providing continuous oversight and the safeguarding of our products throughout their chain of custody.