Creating a Zero Harm Culture
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Prior to the launch of Zero Harm, KBR had a steady HSSE record, comparable to our peers but better than industry averages. However, as with anything at KBR, we decided we needed to go above and beyond simply being compliant and following basic obligations. We needed to build a culture around HSSE with a consistent vision. To do this, we needed to know what we were doing right and where we needed improvement. We gathered feedback from executive leadership and internal safety professionals to determine what were the most important HSSE processes for KBR. We also conducted gap analysis of existing processes and compared ourselves with peers. Through this process, we identified six core processes that would serve as the foundation of KBR’s HSSE Management System — The KBR Way. Those processes became the KBR Zero Harm HSS Absolutes. We also knew that to help internalize those core processes and to help build an HSSE culture, we needed to communicate a consistent message, to speak the same HSSE language. That led to the creation of our Transformational Leadership maxims: The combination of the KBR Absolutes and Transformational Leadership form the foundation of our Zero Harm culture.
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Zero Harm Through the Years
2015
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Zero Harm Launches at KBR
2016
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First Global Zero Harm Day
Thousands gather at KBR locations worldwide to recognize safety achievements as an organization and to take time to reflect on how each person can live our Zero Harm principles at work and at home.
Inception of KBR CEO Award for HSSE Excellence
Each year, individuals and project teams around the world are nominated for this prestigious award for embodying KBR’s Zero Harm HSSE culture.
2017
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Top 100 Zero Harm Annual Refresher Training
Each KBR business is responsible for identifying their top 100 personnel or key influencers for participation in a Zero Harm refresher training that helps develop ways they can influence Zero Harm in their role, while also providing updates within their specific business.
2018
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Regional Family Safety Days Held
These events bring KBR employees and their families together for a day of games, hands-on activities and educational demonstrations, all set in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
2019
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HSERS 2.0 Launch
KBR launched its revamped Health, Safety, Environmental Reporting System, a custom-built, comprehensive reporting dashboard that allows users to access logging, management and reporting tools; projects lists, project legal requirements; historical information to support bids and proposals; and more.
KBR Introduces Zero Harm Mobile App
KBR launched this app to encourage employees to record their Courage to Care Conversations at work, home or play
KBR One Ocean Program Launched
This program is part of KBR’s effort to build a resilient and diverse talent pipeline by showing the next generation that our industry can be leaders in developing creative and innovative solutions towards sustainable development.
2020
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Zero Harm Expansion and Rebrand
KBR’s Zero Harm culture was broadened to encompass our social and environmental initiatives. This included the unveiling of our 10 Sustainability Pillars — areas around the company where we are focusing our sustainability efforts. The expansion happened in conjunction to a global rebranding of Zero Harm, including an enhanced logo, updated color palette and new branded iconography.
2021
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Launch of Zero Harm Commitments Campaign
Around the world, thousands of employees made personal pledges that correspond with each of the 10 Sustainability Pillars.
2023
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Launch of KSPEAD
Developed KBR's Safety Professional Enhancement and Development group. A mentoring professional development program for project assigned HSSE professionals to ensure consistent implementation of Zero Harm Absolutes, sharing of best practices and understanding company trends.
2022
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Focus on Mental Fitness
KBR strengthened its emphasis on employee mental health and well-being and rolled out numerous resources.
Well-being Ambassadors
We launched and expanded the KBR Well-being Ambassadors program at several global KBR locations. Ambassadors are KBR employees trained to recognize when a colleague may be experiencing a mental health issue and how to respond.
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