Dear All

It is sad but overall very frustrating to have to report a contractor LTI after 17 weeks LTI-free in our organisation (see next story for details). And, what is even more frustrating, lies with the conditions that made this incident possible according to preliminary investigation conclusions that tend to raise a too long list of inadequacies with our procedures, starting with sub-optimal training and induction processes and failure to comply with the policy to wear proper goggles during the discharge of cement in any of our site. Not complying with the latter puts anyone in situation of immediate danger! I believed this was well known and respected in our organisation.

After investigations are completed, if necessary, proper discipline actions along the chain of command will be taken.

With this fifth incident in Scotland for the year, Scotland is clearly our main regional hot spot regarding safety which is triggering special attention from Operational VPs, Chris and Lex, who will be organising, in coordination with Andy, a specific audit of current operating conditions and degree of compliance with our ONE CEMEX’s policies.

With this being also the fifth incident for the year in our Logistics operations, Logistics being confirmed as a hot spot, I requested Dave Hart to reinforce our safety management process and to ensure me that policies are properly respected moving forward. It is indeed beyond imagination that in 2017 drivers decide not to not wear proper goggles when delivering cement. We, as management, must be inspired to do more and better in order to prevent such individual behaviours.

Keeping this incident in mind, I urge everyone to stay alert and conscious of risks – always STEPPING IN when we perceive any unsafe behaviour or risk. Consistency and risk awareness form the corner stone of consistent safety performance.

Best regards, Michel