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KONE 2015 | SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
SAFETY
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INSTALLATION
KONE’s installation methods
and processes are designed to
enhance the safety of installers
and third parties whilst
enabling product quality
and reliability. KONE follows
the 5S methodology in all of
its installation processes.
KONE uses continuous
training, installation safety &
method passport, site audits,
and risk-assessed methods to
control site safety.
USE
KONE supports customers
and building owners in
promoting the safe use of
elevators, escalators and
automatic building doors.
KONE communicates
actively about safety issues,
and organizes events for
end users and customers
to promote the safe use of
equipment we maintain.
MODERNIZATION
KONE develops
modernization solutions
for upgrading or replacing
existing equipment with
new solutions that meet
or exceed the latest safety
standards, improving
equipment reliability and
user safety.
Products are installed by
professional technicians
following strict
modernization processes
that include safety
requirements.
MAINTENANCE
KONE maintains the safety
of elevators, escalators,
and automatic doors using
preventive maintenance
methods.
We train our maintenance
professionals regularly so
that they have the required
competence to perform
their work safely.
SAFETY IN THE SPOTLIgHT
KONE has organized a Global Safety
Week for all employees every year
since 2011. As most accidents are
caused by things that we don’t worry
about because they seem too little
and too familiar, the focus of the
week is on paying attention to the
little things that matter when it comes
to safety.
The 2015 event included global
virtual training sessions on topics
such as the new European elevator
standards and their impact on safety,
various locally organized activities,
and family events for employees and
subcontractors.