Why Safety is a Core Value at Journey Warehousing

At Journey, safety is our first value—it is the foundation that allows us to fulfill our mission of being an instrument of growth for our employees, customers, and communities. Safety encompasses many aspects, including workplace safety, physical safety, environmental safety, cyber safety, and psychological safety.

For the health and well-being of everyone we influence - our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we work to make safety a habit and a discipline that we continuously improve. Over time, this consistency shapes who we are as individuals, and who we are becoming as a company.

Safety is more than just a habit or a guideline—it is our responsibility to create and maintain a workplace that protects those who work inside and who encounter our workplaces.

Why is Workplace Safety Important to Us at Journey?

Workplace safety is foundational to our mission: Our mission at Journey is to be an instrument of growth. Growth happens in environments that nurture and protect, not environments that expose people to unnecessary harm. When we work in a safe manner, we create conditions that allow people to thrive.

We contribute to workplace safety daily by being aware of potential hazards, communicating and reducing risks, and looking for ways to improve our workplace.

Workplace Safety Ensures Financial Sustainability

A safe workplace leads to a stronger, more financially sustainable company. This means that we are able to build enduring and lasting partnerships globally. Reduced injuries and accidents mean there are fewer disruptions and lower costs for our customers.

When we prioritize safety, we avoid unnecessary costs. We can then use the money we save to invest in the needs of our employees and customers.

Workplace Safety Improves Employee Morale and Productivity

When employees feel safe, they can focus on doing their jobs well rather than worrying about potential risks. When supervisors are actively engaged and monitor (and reward) safety performance, their teams engage in more safety-related behavior and experience safer overall performance than when they are not actively engaged.

How Do We Make Workplace Safety a Habit?

One way we embed safety into our daily routines is by using the concept of habit stacking.

What is Habit Stacking?

Habit stacking is a technique where you attach a new habit to an existing one to make it easier to adopt. It works because:
- Our brains associate new habits with established ones, making them automatic.
- Repeating habits in the same context helps them stick.
- Gradual improvements are more sustainable than sudden, drastic shifts.

How Do We Apply Habit Stacking to Safety?

We make workplace safety a natural part of our day by linking safety actions to existing habits:
- **Before starting a task** → Do a safety check. (Am I wearing the correct protective gear? Do I understand the safest way to perform this task?)
- **Before taking a break** → Check your workspace. (Is everything in its proper place? Are there any potential hazards?)
- **Before leaving for the day** → Report any safety concerns. (Did I notice anything that needs improvement? Have I taken steps to prevent future risks?)

Conclusion

Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Safety starts with each of us ensuring that we work in a safe manner every day. When you work with Journey, you can trust that we are continuously learning, continuously improving, and stacking habits that lead to safer working environments.