Employees are provided with appropriate information and training to provide reasonable assurance that they have adequate knowledge and skills to fulfill their health, safety and environmental responsibilities and to understand that full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements is an integral part of their jobs. Records are maintained which include the dates, subjects covered, and attendance. At a minimum, the following programs are in place:
Leadership training provides newly appointed managers an overview of HS&EP policies and procedures. Training focuses on both the value and potential risks associated with key program elements with an emphasis on reasons why management controls are established and the role the manager’s play in ensuring maximum effectiveness in their area of responsibility.
Facility HS&EP personnel have the necessary technical education and training to perform their function. Continuing education and training is provided to keep personnel current in their area of expertise and knowledgeable in all governmental regulations affecting their function.
Safety/Health and Loss Control/Environmental Protection Awareness/Philosophy Training is provided to personnel within one (1) year of their entering a supervisory position.
Facility HS&EP provides training programs for appropriate employees as required by governmental agencies and internal requirements.
Visitors at GrafTech locations are provided with appropriate information about potentially significant hazards to which they may be exposed and precautionary measures and actions to be taken in response to reasonably foreseeable emergency situations. Visitor access into and out of production or other high-risk areas is controlled.