The latest Safety Alert relates to an issue identified in a Cement Plant in Europe regarding isolation switches.

You can find this Safety Alert here

This is an opportunity to check this situation cannot happen in our sites, and that everyone knows the correct isolation procedures.  It also shows the benefits of a strong reporting culture that allows us to learn before a real incident occurs.

We’re also highlighting information about an incident in another industry involving a telehandler (the incident is not related to Cemex).  Although the external incident occurred in a recycling plant, the information can be used to continue raising awareness of the importance of traffic management, good high visibility clothing, vehicle reversing, line of fire and risk assessments for the tasks.

You can find details of this telehandler incident here

Please ensure Safety Alerts are shared on workplace notice boards.  Health and Safety information and resources can be found at the following  location: https://cemex.sharepoint.com/sites/UKHealthandSafety/SitePages/Safety-Alerts.aspx?web=1