A Safety Alert detailing the tragic death of a six year old boy in a road traffic collision has been released this week. 

The incident involved a bagged cement vehicle, driven by a contractor operating on behalf of our operations overseas.  The boy ran out from behind a parked bus and the driver, who was travelling at over twice the speed limit, was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision.

The Alert, in the download section of the UK News website, includes reminders for us all as drivers to follow the Driving Essentials and, in particular, to ensure we look out for and anticipate the actions of more vulnerable road users and drive in accordance with the road traffic conditions.  In addition, as pedestrians, it highlights the need to ensure we cross roads at safe points, such as designated pedestrian crossings, a learning we can share and instil with our family members.

Please discuss this Alert with your teams, in particular employee and contractor drivers.  This is an opportunity to remind them of the priority we all need to place on vulnerable road user safety and ensure drivers have carried out defensive driver training in accordance with CEMEX requirements, being aware of the need to be extra vigilant near high risk areas, such as schools, bus stops, parks and shopping areas.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: https://cemex.sharepoint.com/sites/UKHealthandSafety