CEMEX UK has won 13 awards at this year’s prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards, which recognise significant safety achievements within all areas of the CEMEX business: concrete, cement, aggregates, asphalt, building products, rail, logistics, marine and ash. “It is an outstanding achievement to win so many health and safety awards and to be recognized for our work in this area, especially when you consider the challenging environment of
Cemex UK has won 13 awards at this year’s prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards, which recognise significant safety achievements within all areas of the Cemex business: concrete, cement, aggregates, asphalt, building products, rail, logistics, marine and ash.
“It is an outstanding achievement to win so many health and safety awards and to be recognized for our work in this area, especially when you consider the challenging environment of our industry. Each business area presents its own health and safety risks and challenges which must be addressed,” says Andy Taylor, health and safety director.
“2013 was a significant year when we reduced our employee lost time injuries to one. But as we all know, safety has no memory, we must continue to look after ourselves and look after each other, protecting our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate. Our number one priority is Zero Injuries.”
Other RoSPA awards gained includes two sector award winners; three President’s Awards (10-4 consecutive gold awards); four Gold medals (5–9 consecutive gold awards) and two Gold awards.
The Cemex UK awards are: Readymix Southern (Mines and Quarries Sector Award, winner); Aggregates South West (Mines and Quarries Sector, Commended); Aggregates South East (Mines and Quarries Sector Award, Commended); Marine (Gold Medal); South Ferriby Cement Plant, President’s Award); Readymix Northern, Gold Medal); Aggregates East, Gold); Aggregates Midlands, Gold); Cemex Rail Solutions, Gold Medal); Readymix Central, Gold Medal); Cemex Logistics, President’s Award, and winner Management of Occupational Road Risk Trophy), and Ash (President’s Award).
