The latest Video Safety Alert highlights a High Potential incident on one of our plants, where a driver was very fortunate to avoid serious injury when his tipper vehicle skidded on black ice and collided with the landing of a stairway, writing off the vehicle cab.

You can watch the Alert HERE or scan the QR code.

When watching the Alert please bear in mind that the video of the collision runs slightly fast, and the vehicle was only travelling at 7mph.

While the Alert is relevant to all car, van and truck drivers, reminding us to take extra care in adverse weather and drive in accordance with the conditions, there are some particular points site teams should consider:

• Do we have suitable arrangements in place ahead of any adverse weather?
• Do we monitor weather forecasts and assess the conditions, ensuring necessary precautions are in place before commencing operations?
• In addition to ensuring pedestrian routes are clear of ice / snow, do we also consider safe access for vehicles?
• Have we assessed the risk to vulnerable structures and those that could create a hazard to ensure barriers, diversions, etc. are in place?
• Where we have an incident or near miss due to adverse conditions, do we take timely action to reassess if suitable precautions are in place?
• Where we cannot guarantee the safety of colleagues and visitors, do we suspend operations until suitable controls are in place and the conditions are safe?

Please review the Alert with your teams and consider if there is anything more we need to do to ensure we keep everyone safe.

Look after yourself and each other. 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