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We recognize that the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, third parties and visitors is vital to our business success. Our “Passion for Safety” initiative aims for continuous improvement and our lost-time injury frequency rate has shown significant improvement in 2007. However, we deeply regret that despite our continuing focus on safety, 48 people lost their lives in 2007 during the discharge of their duties on behalf of Holcim. We will redouble our efforts to achieve our vision of "zero harm" to people.
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Providing a safe workplace
To analyze the causes of all accidents and avoid them in the future, the CEO of a Group company where an onsite incident has occurred is required to present corrective measures to the Holcim Exco. Based on this, we have identified 14 major causes of fatalities, the most frequent of which were traffic accidents and falling from height.
Holcim directives on fatality prevention are being developed and rolled out to address the 14 major causes. The directives encompass hazard identification, risk assessment and controls, training, and maintenance and emergency procedures. Accountabilities are set at each line management level.
The Holcim OH&S management system further guides our approach. Clear organizational accountabilities are supported by a robust program of training, communication, strict procedural discipline and locally developed policies and action plans. Five Cardinal Rules have been laid down, as below. There is zero tolerance for breaches and very stringent consequence management.
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Five Cardinal Rules
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Over the past three years, contractors were involved in twice as many fatal accidents as Holcim employees, and contractor safety management is thus a clear priority. All contractors are required to comply with Holcim safety standards, including the Five Cardinal Rules, and a new directive on contractor safety management will be released in 2008.
The pre-processing of AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials) requires safety standards and procedures comparable to those used in the petrochemical industry. Managing AFR process safety is therefore an important consideration. A Holcim directive sets the required standards and complements existing safety procedures on hazard identification and mitigation, and emergency response.
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Health programs
Holcim is committed to implementing more comprehensive health management programs for employees. Ninety-one percent of Group companies have a program to assist workers, their families or community members affected by serious diseases. Furthermore, 100% of Group companies reported that they had formal joint health and safety committees, including management and employee representatives, and that these committees represent 83% of the workforce.
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Fatalities - cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete
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Despite increased focus and resource allocation on safety, we deeply regret that fatalities increased in 2007 in all categories. We will redouble our efforts to achieve our vision of "zero harm".
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Lost-time injury frequency rate*
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The rate for direct employees improved by 25% and the rate for subcontractors by 43%. The average absentee rate reported by Group companies for 2007 was 1.9% (2006: 3.3%, 2005: 3.6%).
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Challenge
The number of accidents and fatalities remains a concern. We will redouble our efforts to ensure “zero harm” in the workplace.
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Achievement
14 fatality prevention elements are being developed and rolled out to address the identified major causes of accidents.
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