Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, as a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, a leading pioneer in the cement industry, continues with its commitment to Health & Safety (H&S) through a Contractor Safety Forum, held on 11 December 2015 at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.

The Contractor Safety Forum conducted in the presence of top management of all contractor companies working with Holcim (Lanka), was a platform sharing for in-depth knowledge, implementation practices and insights into the topic, along with highlighting the LafargeHolcim expectations on H&S as an overarching value.

The attendance of over 175 participants from 80 different companies came together to boost this forum’s performance as key stakeholders for H&S.

CEO, Holcim – Philippe Richart, commenting on the importance of Health & Safety “[We] Holcim remain committed to Health and Safety as an overarching value that touches every aspect of its operations as it is deeply entrenched in [our] Holcim company culture. It is events and knowledge-sharing platforms such as this that will ensure the continued progression for Health & Safety in all industries, which is a must and is undoubtedly an arterial factor tying into the triple bottom line of people, planet & profit”.

Head of Health and Safety, Holcim – Gayan Fernando, commenting on the joint journey of achieving Zero Harm, “It is almost impossible for one person alone to effect change. However, seeing this outstanding attendance at today’s event – it is invigorating to see that many stakeholders are truly dedicated to contractor safety and adopting change when required.”

As LafargeHolcim drives the concept of safety as a value, both employees and contractors alike are urged to fully understand and adhere to safety standards. Through continued progress in this area and bestowing ownership of safety – Holcim takes a stoic approach centered on leadership and accountability and effectiveness of actions as key factors towards making H&S measures successful throughout the supply chain.

PHOTO CAPTION
1. Ms Sajeewa Anuddika Perera – Director, GSP Engineering Services Pvt Ltd - Packing plant operation at RCW with Philippe Richart, CEO - Holcim Lanka.
2. (From left) Anil Kumara- Project Manager , Maria Iglesias - Director Finance, Nalin Karunaratne - Commercial Director, Philippe Richart - CEO, Prasad Piyadigama - Director Human Resources, Aridavid Lozano - Director Manufacturing, Charith Wijendra - Director Supply Chain & Procurement and Gayan Fernando Head of Health & Safety, Holcim Lanka.