A message from Lex Russell, Chair of the UK H&S Committee
Last week marked the 5th anniversary of our last work-related fatality – an incident where a member of the public, Brian Riley, died when he was struck by a Readymix truck as he pushed his bike along the side of a road.
We work in an age where, rightly so, the expectation is that no one should lose their life at work. However, to put this fatality-free achievement into context, in the previous 10 years there have been 15 deaths, including the six crew of the chartered vessel, MV Swanland, which sank off the coast of North Wales. In a world where there are many distractions and demands on our time, I would ask you to please continue doing all you can to look after yourself and each other by following our Safety and Driving Essentials, Take 5 to ensure you always STOP & THINK before starting a new task, STEP IN if you see anything you think may be unsafe, and ensuring you look after your health and wellbeing.
I strongly believe that because of your leadership and commitment to making safety the number one priority, our culture has improved greatly in the last five years. Thank you for all your efforts.
Please continue to prioritise health and safety above all else, to ensure we do all we can to build on our Zero4Life performance.