Protecting Employee Health
In 2002, the company continued to follow up with the more than 500 U.S. employees who participated in the 2001 Koppers Health Bowl. This health survey helped employees better understand how to maintain their well–being and live healthier lives.

Each participant received a Personal Wellness Profile (PWP) from Highmark, a Pennsylvania health insurance company. At 17 U.S. plants, Highmark conducted screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol.

The Health Bowl survey results showed that Koppers employees’ health is on par or better than average Americans in most categories. However, like many “average” Americans, some Koppers employees could be at risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. As a follow up in 2002, these employees were given additional opportunities to improve their health and practice preventive medicine, use reference manuals and toll-free health hotlines. The Health Awareness program, a valuable tool combining personal responsibility with knowledge and support, will be repeated in 2003.

Other Health and Safety Initiatives
In 2003, the Koppers Safety Department will implement quantifiable and behavior-based safety targets to track improved safety performance, conduct Supervisor Safety Leadership Training, and seek to increase participation in the employee health survey.