Hanson safety stand-down

Company aiming to get all operatives to think about their own safety and the safety of others

TOMORROW [Monday 16 October], all of Hanson’s operational sites will stop work for one hour between 7am and 8am to carry out a series of activities related to health, safety and well-being.

According to Hanson, the aim of the stand-down is to get everyone thinking about their own safety and the safety of colleagues, drivers, contractors and visitors, as the company works towards its target of zero harm.

Chief executive officer Daniel Cooper said: ‘The key message we will be reiterating to our team is that they should always challenge unsafe behaviour and stop a job if they think it is unsafe.’

Hanson say customers have been advised of the safety stand-down and service levels should not be affected.