CEMEX has a target of zero injuries. Accident prevention and safeguarding employee health are in place to ensure every employee goes home free from injury at the end of each working day. They aim to achieve zero lost time incidents in the UK and although their target is ambitious, CEMEX is confident this can and will be achieved.
Because the vast majority of incidents at work are caused by unsafe behaviour and the majority are preventable, the biggest challenges any organisation faces are to change habits and encourage people to ‘stop and think’ before carrying out a task.
We were asked to motivate 180 members of staff to take personal ownership for Health and Safety and to contribute to a culture where there is a shared responsibility for safe behaviours. The challenge was made slightly more unusual because the two day-long events were to be delivered in a large marquee; in a quarry!
Our “all-terrain” facilitator Matt Cleve began by really getting to know the organisation and understanding its culture. This involved time at two sites; holding focus groups and spending time with the delegates, managers and the stake-holders.
The result was an unforgettable and highly stimulating session, Matt and our cast of three actors delivered a bespoke workshop encompassing theatrical scenes, interactive exercises and lively discussion. We focussed on fully understanding the human factors that cause accidents, how to positively challenge unsafe behaviour and what each individual can contribute to a culture where safety is a collective responsibility.
92% – agreed that the training would help them have open and honest discussions about health and safety issues
98% – recognise the importance of having a positive attitude towards health and safety
97% – said that they would adopt a ‘don’t walk by’ mentality
“Working with the Juice team in delivering Health and Safety training days has been an outstanding success. Matt Cleve came in to our organisation to agree the aims of moving our health and safety culture forwards. He met with different representatives of the business to understand and research the health and safety culture talking to leaders, managers, operators and contractors and reviewing particular events where systems had failed.
Team Juice were professional and full of enthusiasm from the start to finish and delivered training that was full of surprises, it was interesting, thought provoking, challenging and fun which kept the audience totally engaged and on the edge of their seats whilst fully delivering on the key messages. A week after the event, employees and customers who attended the training days are still shouting out about their experience and how the training has influenced a change in how they work. The outcomes have exceeded our expectations. A Great Result - thank you Team Juice.”
“Overall a very positive day, the training provided a totally different approach. Well done.”
“The actors were great. A good mix of performance and interaction. Juice got the message that attitude and behaviour is key to good H&S culture across well.”
“A very worthwhile and engaging day, Juice really made me think about my own behaviours and attitudes.”
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