Zero work-related injuries and illnesses have been long-standing goals for Alcoa. But when zero first became the target, it seemed unreachable; "accidents are inevitable" was often the response.
They're not. We can attain zero. It is possible, and, in many locations, it is already here thanks to dedicated effort and a firm commitment to our core values, one of which is to work safely every day in a manner that protects our employees, contractors, customers, and the communities where we operate.
In the 12-month period ending January 31, 2012:
