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People

At Weyerhaeuser, caring about people is deeply rooted in our company culture. We put safety first because we care. We invest in our communities because we care. We do what it takes to attract and retain diverse, high-performing talent because we care about the people who work hard every day to make this company successful.

Section Highlights
We have achieved our safety goal of a less-than-one RIR, and our on our way to becoming injury free. Our Drayton Valley, Alberta sawmill has gone ten years and our forestry operations in Uruguay have gone five years without a recordable incident.

Our Health Connection programs offer resources and support to help employees and their families stay healthy. Pardee Homes employees in Los Angeles, Calif. lost a combined total of 300 pounds through Weight Watchers.

The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund offers assistance when disasters strike. We’ve contributed to recovery and rebuilding efforts following recent disasters in Haiti, Japan and the U.S. southeast.

In 2010, Weyerhaeuser employees completed more than 113 projects and contributed nearly 14,127 volunteer hours. Company volunteers in Hot Springs, Ark., sponsored a Bark for Life event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Weyerhaeuser has a range of employee-led business diversity networks. These networks play an important role in helping the company achieve its diversity and business goals.

We are committed to developing and maintaining positive relationships with aboriginal communities wherever we operate. Our Grande Prairie, Alberta pulp mill sponsored an Aboriginal summer intern.

Last updated June 10, 2011.