Safety and Wellness

Safety at Life Technologies

Being a great employer does not end with good benefits packages. Safety on the job is a basic right of our employees and contractors as well. But we go beyond the basics and work toward a goal of zero work-related injuries—because when it comes to the well-being of our people, even one injury is one too many.

We believe that all injuries and illnesses can be prevented, and that a goal of zero injuries is the only justifiable one for our company.

Our guiding principle is that all operating exposures can be controlled through hazard identification and abatement. Potential hazards are identified through job hazard analysis, safety committee input, safety inspections, and reporting of accidents and incidents. We are committed to abating deficiencies systematically through process and equipment changes.

Safety Culture

An injury-free workplace cannot be reached solely through physical changes; significant improvements can only be achieved in combination with a strong culture of safety. Management commitment and grassroots employee involvement are the cornerstones of our safety culture.

Managers frequently walk the floor with an eye toward safety, and make an effort to engage employees in discussions around safety, both informally and at regular team meetings. Safety Teams empower employees not only to identify areas for safety improvement but also to implement the needed improvement.

Read about our safety performance.

Wellness

Imagine an onsite health clinic providing preventive care for our employees, so that employees don’t have to leave work or wait in busy doctors’ offices. Imagine conducting your weekly meeting while burning calories on a treadmill workstation, and then stopping by an onsite cafeteria to pick up a freshly prepared organic meal for you and your family. What about a world-class fitness center located just steps away from your office, where you could participate in group exercise classes and get personal training to meet your fitness goals?

These amenities will be part of our everyday reality at Life Technologies.

We believe that lifestyle choices like exercising, not smoking, and eating healthier food will create a happier and healthier workforce and reduce loss of productivity.

As part of our overall benefits program, we are committed to providing progressive health and wellness programs that align with our company’s vision and that address all stages of our employees’ lives, both in and out of work.

Our health and wellness efforts focus on addressing five key health behaviors: increasing exercise, smoking cessation, improving diet, reducing stress, and preventing illness. We want to create a culture for our employees and their families where healthy choices and living well are the norm.