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Corporate responsibility review

Health and safety*

The overall performance on safety has improved over 2006. This reflects a strong performance in some businesses, notably Surface Fleet Solutions. A key focus for 2008 is to ensure a consistent improvement in safety performance across all businesses.

Major injuries (per 100,000 employees)1,2


Chart of Major injuries (per 100,000 employees)

1 The above data includes one fatality. This occurred during a flight training exercise at a UK facility. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

2 Major injuries as defined under the UK Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).

Total injuries (per 100,000 employees)


Chart of Total injuries (per 100,000 employees)

Cause of injury3 (%)


Chart of Cause of injury %

3 Primary causes of injuries remain slips, trips and falls from height. We continue to work on preventative measures and raising employee awareness of potential risks.

Days lost to work-related injuries is shown on Key Performance Indicators page.

* The above data is derived from internal recording systems and is not subject to external verification or audit.


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