People are our most valuable asset.  Protection of the health and safety of our team members requires a strong safety commitment at all levels of the organization.  A fundamental Company tenet asserts that the only acceptable goal for safety performance is zero accidents. 

SNA’s safety and health policy defines a systematic approach to establishing work processes that preserve and enhance our employees' ability to work effectively and safely.  This approach includes maintaining a safe workplace, assessing operations and establishing safe work practices, continually monitoring performance and taking prompt action to correct unsafe practices and conditions.  The policy extends to the protection of business invitees, who are required to participate in a safety orientation program before they enter our manufacturing facility.

In March 2005, our Health and Safety Management System was certified to the international occupational health and safety standard OHSAS 18001.  As a testament to our commitment to safety, SNA was the first integrated steel mill in the U.S. to receive this important certification.  Also in 2005, SNA achieved its best safety performance ever.  For each of the safety performance metrics - recordable injuries or illnesses, lost work day cases and lost time accidents - SNA achieved all-time lows.

For 2006, SNA commenced an intensive safety re-education course for all employees focusing on awareness, personal responsibility and accountability.