Prioritizing Safety Every Day
At PriceSmart, safety is our top priority, and we are committed to making our workspaces safe for everyone. Over the years, our Health and Safety department has continued to grow, led by a centralized safety team that is supported by dedicated safety specialists in each of the countries or regions where we do business. Health and Safety team members benefit from job-specific training and ongoing professional development opportunities, producing knowledge they share across the organization.
Throughout the PriceSmart organization, all our employees receive job-appropriate safety training.
Received
8,320 hours
of safety-related training
Completed
22,716 courses
Updating and relaunching the PriceSmart Safety Manual, which is the foundation for all our safety programs and provides comprehensive safety protocols and procedure guidelines
Integrated annual audits of all our processes and facilities to verify compliance with standard practices in safety, food safety, facilities, environment, energy, and asset protection
Online e-learning program for occupational health and safety that covers topics including general safety, safe lifting techniques, preventing slips, trips and falls, and pedestrian safety around forklifts
Safety training and certification for forklift operators
Our three-month-long safety campaign “I Decide: Your Choice, Our Safety”
In support of our ongoing commitment to safety, in FY2024 we launched a three-month safety campaign: “I Decide: Your Choice, Our Safety.”
The campaign included a series of activities designed to promote a culture of safety and avoid accidents in our clubs and distribution centers. However, its central purpose was to ensure that every employee internalizes the understanding that each decision affects everyone’s safety, so a commitment to following safety rules and procedures at all times is essential.
Each club participated in a series of workshops designed to encourage employees to think holistically about safety, and the potential consequences of unsafe behavior. While the topic was serious, employees had fun during the workshops and learning sessions, which included creating murals in which each team member expressed why safety matters to them.
