Safety Week in HeidelbergCement

As per tradition, in the last week of September, HeidelbergCement hosted its annual Safety Week, which aims at raising awareness of safety and health issues among its employees. Various events and trainings were held at the company’s cement and concrete plants and headquarters.

This year, Safety Week was opened on September 25, with “First Aid” training in the headquarters of the company, attended by employees and the management crew.

Throughout the week, an emergency team was established at the cement plants involving a ready-trained evacuation team. To motivate employees, HeidelbergCement awarded the ‘safest working team’ with certificates. For employees driving corporate cars, and those who need to drive a lot for their jobs, a safe-driving course was held at the Rustavi Autodrome. Simultaneously, an entertainment event was held for employee’s children, followed by tree-planting in the areas surrounding the cement plants.

Safety Week covered all HeidelbergCement plants in Georgia, including its Poti cement plant where the event was concluded.

Health and safety issues are one of the main priorities of HeidelbergCement. Regardless of their working position, each employee understands the importance of the issue, and takes responsibility to meet the safety standards.

KATIE RUTH DAVIES