Safety is the Presence of Capacity

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we focus on a principle that guides how we operate at IXOM: safety is the presence of capacity.

Moreso than the absence of incidents or the avoidance of risk, safety depends on the technical, operational, and human elements of a system having the capacity to manage work on a “normal day” and when under pressure.

Across our operations, supply chain, and offices, the risks and responsibilities associated with safety may be different, but the expectation is shared: people must have the capacity to make the best decisions, at the required time, each and every day.

On Site: Capacity to Operate with Control

At our Chlor Alkali plants, safety depends on operational capacity—people who understand the process of creating and maintaining a safe workplace under routine operations and are empowered to respond effectively when conditions change.

Our Chlor Alkali plants are high-consequence environments. Operational capacity needs to go beyond procedures and checklists to encompass:

• Deep technical knowledge of plant, engineering and chemistry
• Clear understanding of controls and limits
• Readiness to act

At IXOM, capacity is built through training, experience, repetition and care to embed knowledge in day-to-day operations and enable effective decision-making under pressure.

“Safety is about people knowing the process inside out, picking up early when something doesn’t look right, and feeling confident to step in and act. When teams have that capacity, built through training, experience and working together, safe work becomes part of how we operate every day.” – Adam Voigt, Head of Manufacturing Laverton CAP

In the Supply Chain: Capacity Beyond the Site

Our safety responsibility does not end when products leave an IXOM site. When products are on the move, the risk environment widens to encompass public roads, third-party sites and varied operating conditions.

IXOM builds collective capacity across the supply chain through:

• Planning that accounts for real-world constraints
• A shared understanding of risks across roles and partners
• Clear ownership from scheduling through to delivery

Drivers, planners, and logistics teams each contribute critical decisions. Operational capacity ensures those decisions are informed, deliberate, and aligned, reducing the risks associated with last-minute changes.

Safe outcomes by having the capacity to anticipate risk before movement begins.

“At IXOM, safety within the distribution team isn't a checklist, it is a shared responsibility across our sites, our carrier partners and our customers. It is run through every decision we make, from where we load it from, to where we deliver it to. If we can't do it safely, then we don't do it.” – Joe Varalla, Head of ANZ Bulk Distribution

In the Office: Capacity is in the Everyday Interactions

Safety is also lived in the office environment through everyday interactions, decisions, and behaviours.

In office-based roles, capacity is reflected in:

• Workplaces that are physically safe, well-designed, and maintained
• Leaders and teams who encourage speaking up early
• Everyday decisions that balance wellbeing, workload and accountability

This includes psychological safety, enabling people to raise concerns, challenge assumptions, and pause when something doesn’t feel right without fear of negative consequence. It also includes how work is designed, how risks are identified, and how people look out for one another.

When safety is promoted in the office, it strengthens judgment, trust, and decision-making for everyone. It extends the safety focus beyond high-risk environments and into a mindset and approach that we all contribute to daily.

“As an Executive Assistant and Mental Health First Aider at IXOM, safety is woven into the way I support leaders and their teams every day - creating space for people to ask questions, feel safe speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, and to work in an environment that is not just physically safe, but mentally safe as well. When people feel supported and safe in their work environment, it leads to better outcomes for everyone.” – Jodi Vuleta, Executive Assistant

One Expectation Across All Roles

Whether on site, on the road, or in the office, safety at IXOM is underpinned by the same expectation: people must have the capacity to do their work safely. We have built a culture that is consistent and sustainable across shifts, locations, and through changing conditions.

Our Commitment

We continue to build safety by building capacity in technical capability, operational readiness, and organisational strength.

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we reaffirm a simple position:

Safety is not what we prevent. It is what we are capable of.