Safety - A business imperative At Caterpillar, safety isn’t just a checklist, it’s a business imperative. This culture starts at the top with an executive team that is committed to operating in a manner that protects and promotes the health and well-being of people and the environment. In 2008, Caterpillar had three consecutive incidents involving contractors at US manufacturing facilities. Caterpillar realized that their best-in-class safety culture needed to be extended beyond their employees to include any third-party supplier or contractor that works at their facilities. As a world class organization, Caterpillar expected the same excellence from their contractors as for their employees. Defining a best-in-class contractor safety program Caterpillar conducted a gap analysis to s

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