Safety, health and wellbeing
Health and safety performance
We use a combination of leading (proactive) and lagging (reactive) indicators to assess our health and safety performance.
Our main indicator is our total recordable incident rate (TRIR). In 2024, we recorded a TRIR of 0.22, a 15% decrease from 2023. The rate has reduced each year for the last three years.
Global annual audit programme
Having established our HSE audit programme in 2023, we more than doubled the number of audits completed globally, which included large factories, sales and service centres in 2024. The majority of the minor recommendations which were highlighted in the external audit of the programme have been implemented during 2024, with the remaining improvements planned for 2025. 15 audits were completed in 2024 using the new audit programme, with another 15 planned in 2025.
Wellbeing and mental health
We have a strong focus on our employees’ wellbeing and mental health. We continue to increase the number of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) trained worldwide, and we now have approximately 100 MHFAs throughout the Group. We hosted a Mental Health First Aiders' network session to discuss mental health at Rotork and the support they require to help other colleagues. We have also introduced new learning modules to support line managers on mental health awareness and other supporting content for managers and employees on our learning@rotork platform. We provide a Global Employee Assistance Programme, which includes mental health support and counselling 24/7 in colleagues’ local languages.
Priorities for 2025
• Enhance machinery safety standards through the release of a comprehensive machinery safety audit programme
• Development of a standardised Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) induction process for employees, contractors and visitors
• Identify digitisation opportunities for HSE management processes