UPM Forestal Oriental Annual Report 2022

SECURITY AT THE CENTRE OF OUR OPERATIONS

among all UPM units globally. This global distinction from UPM recognises the excellent accident rate indicators and the daily work and commitment to the safety of the entire team, as well as those teams f ro m contracting companies. This recognition motivates us to continue along the road travelled, doubling our commitment to make our operations safer for everyone every day.

and safety management, training, security management audits, work with preventers and the creation of reference guides for safety planning. For new workers, we implemented an integrated onboarding process, where safety standards and management methods were included from the beginning. As a result Forestal Oriental was named in 2022 as “Best Improver 2021” in terms of safety

In 2022 we were presented with the challenge of shaping the growth of UPM’s forestry operations in Uruguay with the clear commitment to maintaining our high standards and operational safety. To this end, and taking into consideration the growth in personnel, contracting companies and their workers, we put together a specific process for the incorporation of new companies. This includes sharing requirements, ways of working

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