At Sekab, we prioritize safety, a healthy work environment and employee well-being. Through systematic health and safety management and clear goals, we work to create a safe and secure workplace. Competence development, gender equality and diversity are important parts of how we develop both our employees and Sekab.
As an employer, we have a responsibility to guarantee a safe workplace where health and safety always come first. Sekab’s HSM policy serves as the foundation for our safety and work environment efforts. Employees receive ongoing training in areas such as work permits, safe shutdown procedures, process safety, hot work and crane operations. We also provide occupational health and safety training to strengthen knowledge and support preventive safety work.
“At Sekab, employee health and safety always come first. We actively work to create a a supportive and empowering workplace for everyone,” says Kristina Lindkvist, HR Manager.
Systematic work environment efforts are carried out in collaboration between Sekab and employees, represented by safety representatives. We continuously monitor work environment efforts while also working preventively to promote good health.
Organizational and social work environment (OSA) is an integral part of our systematic health and safety management. We continuously monitor workload, working conditions and other factors that affect the work environment through regular surveys and follow-up.
At Sekab, employee health and safety always come first. We actively work to create a a supportive and empowering workplace for everyone
kristina lindkvist
HEAD OF hr
Handling flammable chemicals on a daily basis requires extensive systematic safety work. Sekab has a zero-accident vision. A continued interim goal is to reduce the number of uncontrolled events. To achieve this, Sekab focuses on increased incident reporting, improved change management including safety reviews, shutdowns, and lockout/tagout procedures, as well as training. Medical check-ups and noise measurements are conducted in line with legal requirements. Procedures for factory visits, evacuation and other safety matters are regularly reviewed and continuously improved.
Sekab’s work on gender equality and diversity is based on equal rights and opportunities for all. We actively work to prevent discrimination and create a workplace where different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.
Our gender equality and diversity plan sets out shared activities and goals. We also conduct annual pay equity reviews to identify and address unjustified pay differences.
The right skills are essential to Sekab’s development. Through workforce planning, employee reviews and individual development and training plans, we take a long-term approach to building the skills we need. Employees also receive ongoing training in areas such as health and safety.
We collaborate with universities, upper secondary schools and KOMTEK to encourage interest in chemistry and technology and support future skills development in our region. We also welcome interns and summer employees, giving them an opportunity to learn more about working life and the chemical industry.
We regularly follow up on how our employees experience their work environment and working conditions. Through employee surveys and shorter pulse surveys, we gather feedback that helps us continue developing our workplace. Engagement, creativity and trust are part of our core values and guide how we work together.
We want to create the right conditions for a healthy working life. Sekab therefore offers a wellness allowance and activities that encourage physical activity, a sense of community and connections between colleagues from different parts of the company. Our health ambassadors organize initiatives and activities throughout the year.