Safety at Terex

At Terex, safety is an absolute way of life. We are committed to Zero Harm, and we expect all team members to be committed to this goal and to each other for continuous safety improvement. Safety culture is deeply ingrained in our business, empowering our teams to prioritize safe work practices. We provide our team members with the tools, training, and systems needed to plan and perform their work safely. All team members are expected to pause any job if they encounter or observe an unsafe condition, at-risk behavior, or any situation that poses a risk to the team. Our leaders are expected to foster a culture of safety, ensure that their teams are equipped for safe operations, and support pausing a job.

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Life Saving Behaviors


Nine Life Saving Behaviors have been identified as crucial for preventing the most severe incidents. These non-negotiable rules are mandatory for all team members to follow and are supported by our Company's Safety Leadership Standard Work, which sets expectations for leaders throughout the organization.

I protect myself


I protect myself


against falls when working at heights.

I stand clear


I stand clear


of the danger zone from unstable/suspending tools.

I verify isolation


I verify isolation


- lock tag and try - when work involves hazardous energy.

I follow


I follow


 my lifting plan: No Plan. No Lift.

I obtain authorization


I obtain authorization 


and validate air quality before entering a confined space.

I check


I check


that my interlocks and guarding work correctly on my equipment and never bypass them.

I wear


I wear


my seat belt.

I position myself


I position myself


in a safe zone in relation to moving equipment.


I pause


and ask for help from my supervisor if a condition is not safe or I cannot take these actions. If a near miss occurs, I report it immediately.

Total Recordable Incident Rate & Lost Time Injury Rate


We are seeking to achieve a Lost Time Incident Rate of 0.49 and a Total Recordable Incident Rate of 1.8 by year-end 2024. We encourage and empower team members to report Near Misses and have seen success with this metric, as evidenced by increasing numbers of these reports. This is a key indicator of increased awareness and engagement in safety initiatives. It is also a contributor to our overall decrease in recordable injuries.

Injury Prevention Behaviors


The Injury Prevention Behaviors (IPBs) at Terex are fundamental to keeping our team members safe. These behaviors have been carefully developed and are based on the most prevalent risks faced by our workforce, making them crucial in preventing injuries.

Seek Help for Discomfort


Seek Help for Discomfort

Don’t Use Excessive Force


Don’t Use Excessive Force

Careful Material Handling


Careful Material Handling

Firm Foundation


Firm Foundation

Keep Hands and Fingers Clear of Machines


Keep Hands and Fingers Clear of Machines

Always Wear Gloves


Always Wear Gloves

Follow Standard Work


Follow Standard Work

Know What Moves


Know What Moves

Report Near Misses


Report Near Misses

Innovative Products That Promote Safe Working Practices

Safety for our end-users is Priority One. Our distributors, customers, and end-users trust Terex to produce products that help end-users perform their jobs safely and operate jobsites more efficiently. Terex has a longstanding commitment to designing, manufacturing, and selling
products that enhance safe work practices. We continue to develop new products and features, always considering the safety
of the operators who use our equipment and the communities in which that equipment is operated. Our quality standards and practices are rigorous. All Terex products are designed and manufactured in compliance with the standards and regulations applicable to the product.

Product Quality & Compliance

Our goal is that every machine coming out of our plants is high in quality and free from defects. Zero-Defects is a key element of the Materials Processing Operating System. Zero-Defect KPIs are tracked, and countermeasures are implemented when required. Quality and safety go hand-in-hand.


More than two years ago, Genie introduced its “Quality By Design” brand promise, which reinforces Genie’s commitment, dating back nearly 60 years ago, to deliver quality for customers and team members. Quality By Design encompasses all aspects of Genie’s operations and is integral to the manufacturing process — consistent with the Terex goal of manufacturing high- quality, zero-defect machines.


Terex remains committed to protecting our customers and product users by purchasing, designing, manufacturing, and selling safe products in compliance with standards and regulations for the markets in which we conduct business. This commitment necessitates our participation with industry organizations and standards development committees, as well as the continuous monitoring of regulations globally to ensure our products remain in compliance.


Key product quality and compliance legislation includes:

Committed to Culture and Inclusion

Terex is committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining diversity at all levels of our global workforce. We encourage, value, and support team members of every race, gender, age, ability, religion, orientation, identity, and experience. We firmly believe that diversity of background, thought, and experience cultivates innovation and better decision-making.

Engaged and Involved In Our Local Communities

As stated in our Purpose, our products help improve the lives of people around the world. We help build hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure.

Charitable Contributions


One of our key values is Citizenship and we embody this value by encouraging our team members to get involved in their local communities. This could take many shapes and forms, but the one constant is that it happens. In 2023, Terex contributed to the non-profits below and others.

There is More

To learn more about our sustainability strategy, please read our 2023 sustainability report.