Company wins 12 accolades at 2013 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards
CEMEX UK have won 12 health and safety awards at this year’s prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards, including three Mining and Quarries accolades and the MORR (Management of Occupational Road Risk) Technology Trophy for the first time.
‘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,’ commented Andy Taylor, health and safety director for CEMEX UK.
‘Quarries, concrete and cement plants, marine dredgers and road transportation all present their own health and safety risks which must be addressed. CEMEX have a vision to be the best construction solutions partner and a key part of this is to ensure that we are the best with regard to health and safety, abd protecting our colleagues and the communities in which we operate. Our number one priority is zero incidents.’
The MORR Technology Trophy was won by CEMEX Logistics, highlighting the company’s commitment to the management of road risk for both its drivers and other road users.
The Mining and Quarries Sector winners were Readymix Southern, Aggregates Midlands and Aggregates South East. CEMEX UK’s Readymix Southern division has made a significant contribution during the year towards cyclist safety, providing drivers of vehicles the opportunity to talk to cyclists about safe cycling around large vehicles.
The company has also invested further in innovative bespoke safety systems on its LGVs, which saw a number of product trials on vehicles with drivers reviewing the cameras and assessing their effectiveness.
Other RoSPA awards for CEMEX UK include: two Presidents’ Awards; two Gold Medals; and four Gold Awards. These were given at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel.
