Health & Safety
Promoting a culture of safety, wellness, and continuous improvement across all operations.
UAW – Stellantis Joint Health and Safety Commitment
The Company is committed to providing a safe environment and offers annual training to Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC) members and employees. The National Joint Committee (NJC) on Health and Safety—comprised of three representatives from Stellantis and the UAW—meets quarterly to review health and safety, ergonomics, and medical programs, making recommendations to improve workplace well-being.
- Develop annual training guidelines
- Ensure contractual obligations are followed
- Review and resolve serious or unusual safety concerns
- Make recommendations on new model launches and design for safety
The UAW and Stellantis jointly prioritize employee well-being and health, working together to maintain world-class safety standards.
Lockout / Energy Control
The Lockout/Energy Control program protects workers from unexpected releases of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment. This includes physically isolating energy sources and securing them with locks to prevent accidental start-up or re-energization.
- Comprehensive written program
- Employee training and certification
- Machine-specific energy isolation procedures
- Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic safety controls
Ergonomics
The Ergonomics Program focuses on integrating ergonomic principles early in process design. It is coordinated nationally by the National Joint Committee with support from Corporate OSH and Manufacturing Engineering. Each facility’s Local Ergonomics Committee (LEC) identifies risks and implements solutions.
- Local Ergonomics Committees (LEC) at each facility
- Dedicated UAW Ergonomic Analysts for risk assessment
- Analytical tools to identify high-risk jobs
- Implementation of ergonomic fixes to improve safety and comfort
Health & Safety Resources
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