As part of our 2026 Health & Safety Improvement Plan, our EMEA Health and Safety team are introducing a targeted bi?monthly focus on Safety and Driving Essentials. For February and March, the focus is on two simple but critical behaviours that play a key role in keeping everyone safe.
Safety Essential – Get a Grip
This focuses on safe vehicle access through deliberate entry and exit, always using three points of contact. Getting in and out of vehicles is one of our most frequent daily activities, and maintaining good grip, wearing suitable footwear and giving it our full attention are essential to preventing injuries.
Driving Essential – Watch Your Speed
This highlights the importance of driving at a controlled speed, adapted to site conditions, weather and surrounding activities. Speed directly affects reaction time, visibility and vehicle control, making it vital to slow down and avoid distractions—both on site and on public roads.
By consistently applying these straightforward behaviours, we strengthen our safety culture and help protect ourselves, our colleagues and everyone around our operations.
To support this initiative, materials have been developed for use during February and March, including:
- A short toolbox talk – TAKE 5 when you getting in and out of a truck_posters_2026_up
- Simple graphics and key messages for both Essentials
- A VFL Focus Guide for managers, particularly useful during VFL interactions – 2026 VFL Focus
This initiative is about using everyday opportunities such as meetings, site visits and conversations to raise awareness and keep safety front of mind.
Please help by cascading these messages to your teams and ensuring they reach colleagues involved in VFLs, as well as Drivers, Site personnel and Supervisors. Local Health & Safety teams are also supporting with translations to ensure the messages reach everyone.