Lafarge Zambia has launched its 2018 Health and Safety Days to run until 1st of June, 2018 under the theme “I improve Health & Safety every day in my work place”.
Speaking during the launch when he addressed Staff on Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Vincent Bouckaert stated that he was delighted to announce that the Company did not record any fatality last year from any of the Cement Plants and also on the road.
Mr Bouckaert encouraged Staff to continue on the zero harm journey.
He added that Health and Safety is Lafarge Zambia’s core value, saying the global Health and Safety Days presents an opportunity to continuously raise the standards and create the conditions that make the workplaces safer and healthier.
He also said it is inevitable to review and reflect on what is being done best in the Company’s operations, which consequently could be shared with stakeholders at every level to make step improvements in performance, awareness and behaviour.
Mr. Bouckaert further reiterated the strong focus Lafarge Zambia has on implementing health and safety best practices.
He stated that this year, the company will proactively concentrate on the five potential killers namely Falling objects, Mobile Equipment and Circulation Plans, Confined Spaces, Energy Isolation, and Working at Height which have contributed to 60% of the fatalities experienced at LafargeHolcim globally.
“We ought to make sure that everything we do today which is unsafe is stopped, noting that the only safe way of working is saving people’s lives. Nothing we do is worth getting hurt for.”Mr Bouckaert said.
Various health and safety activities that have been lined up for this year’s theme include raising awareness among employees, drivers, contractors and families.
The company has set aside 1st June,2018 in Chilanga and 8th June, 2018 in Ndola for family members to celebrate together on the various achievements in the scope health and safety as well as share some of the best practices in living a safe and healthy life.
It pays to work in a Company which truly values employees Health and Safety.
Lafarge has got the best road safety record despite running more than 1000 trucks.
The timing of the Chilanga event is interesting: 1st June. Lungu will definitely be guest of honor. These guys are serious strategists… Meanwhile UPND are still sleeping or defending Charm. When the going gets tough, only the tough get going.