Holcim Lanka wins International Safety Award

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The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its International Safety Awards for 2014, given to organisations in recognition of their proven commitment to workplace health and safety. The awards were held at Grosvenor House in London on 25 April 2014. The International Safety Awards scheme, now in its 56th year, is open to UK and international organisations of all sizes across all industries and seeks to promote high standards of health and safety management practice in order to prevent workplace injury and ill health. The award winners have demonstrated to the judges their commitment and determination to prevent workplace injuries and work-related ill health. The winning organisations span all sectors from the United Kingdom, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the West Indies.

British Safety Council Chief Executive Alex Botha congratulated Holcim (Lanka) Limited on its success: “On behalf of the Trustees and staff of the British Safety Council we warmly congratulate Holcim (Lanka) Limited and its employees on gaining an International Safety Award with merit. All of those working at Holcim (Lanka) Limited have made this award possible which recognises their dedication and commitment in preventing injury and ill health in the workplace. It was also apparent that applicants recognise that getting health and safety right is a business enabler.” “The success criterion for our International Safety Awards is challenging and that rightly reflects the importance of ensuring the risks of injury and ill health in the workplace are properly controlled. Awards have an important part to play in driving improvements in health and safety management year on year. Holcim (Lanka) Limited should be rightly proud of their achievement. We are proud of our association with Holcim (Lanka) Limited and their commitment to keeping their employees and workplaces healthy and safe. Our congratulations.” Holcim (Lanka) Ltd Occupational Health & Safety Manager Gayan Fernando stated, “Winning the International Safety Award means a lot to Holcim as we operate in a highly technical environment. Congratulations goes to all Employees, Managers and Health & Safety professional, who collectively work together to maintain the high standards of occupational health and safety at work we expect. Your continued commitment is a true reflection of our positive safety culture.”