In January we circulated an Alert detailing a high potential incident where 8 out of 12 mounting bolts securing a mixer truck drum to the gearbox were missing; it is a concern to have to circulate a second Alert on the same topic, relating to a very similar recent high potential incident, where only three remaining bolts secured a mixer truck drum in place.

This Alert highlights the importance of regular/robust inspection and defect reporting schemes in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, correct maintenance procedures and pre-use checks, requirements that are common to most of the equipment we operate.

You can read the Safety Alert on the UK News download page: here

Please take the opportunity to stress to your teams the benefit of reporting high potential incidents and the importance of carefully considering the learning points included in Safety Alerts, to identify whether there are any gaps in local safety practices and, if so, what action is required to reduce any shortfalls… let’s not wait for someone to suffer a serious injury before we learn from experience.

Please also display the Alert on relevant noticeboards.

Look after yourself and each other. Before starting any new task always STOP, THINK… and CHECK it is safe, and always STEP IN if you see anything unsafe.

Health and Safety information and resources can be found at the following location https://cemex.sharepoint.com/sites/UKHealthandSafety