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Steel Safety Day is coming…Are you getting involved?
Steel Safety Day 2018 is one month away. Andrew Purvis, worldsteel Director, Safety, Health and Environment explains why it is important to get involved.
February 2018 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 131.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2018.
Steel - surprising recycling champion
worldsteel's Head of Product Sustainability, Clare Broadbent discusses the benefits of recycling and clarifies some potentially confusing terms.
Stainless steel is crucial in fight against infection
Stainless steel’s many qualities ensure it is a vital part of maintaining the sanitary environment of operating theatres and hospitals.
Are hydrogen powered trains the future of rail?
Could this silent, sustainably powered, low-emission train be the first of a new wave of environmentally-friendly rail transport solutions?
January 2018 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 139.4 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2018, a 0.8% increase compared to January 2017.
#lovesteel: Steel and sport
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, 92 nations compete for 102 medals, with many athletes relying on high-performance steel to get results.
A green future for cruise liners?
Work is underway on a prototype environmentally-friendly cruise ship that combines the durability of traditional materials with renewable energy technology.
Steel rises to the challenges of Industry 4.0
The advent of more and more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems is allowing the steel industry to augment and improve its production processes.
Publications
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Steel Statistical Yearbook
Cross-section of steel industry statistics from 2011 to 2020.
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Sustainable Steel 2021
Eight sustainability indicators and our sustainability journey.
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Safety and Health Recognition 2021
Six companies recognised for their excellence in safety and health
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worldsteel membership benefits
The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.
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World Steel in Figures 2021
A global picture of the steel industry with key facts and statistics.
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Safety and health principles and definitions
Six safety and health principles for the steel industry with useful definitions and calculations.
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Process safety management
An outline of the six fundamentals to apply to achieve comprehensive process safety management.
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Safety and health policy paper
Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.
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Water management policy paper
How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.
Position paper
Co-product policy paper
An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.
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steelFacts 2018
A collection of amazing facts about steel classified into four sections.
Videos
worldsteel's Sustainability Charter
Join the recycling revolution!
An interview with Director General Edwin Basson
Steel makes our world a better place
#lovesteel compilation
ABOUT WORLDSTEEL
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
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Countries represented in membership
85%
Global steel production covered
6 million
People working for the steel industry
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