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Over the past several years, we have invested in occupational health and safety and, together with our personnel, we are building a culture of responsibility and prevention.” Pierre Anjolras, CEO, Eurovia Prevention is present throughout the Company and at every hierarchical level on a permanent and daily basis. Change techniques and operating methods, change materials, change individual behaviour, curtail change hazardous situations and analyze the causes of... More details Our activities in the field Eurovia built its prevention-health-safety approach by deploying innovation activities at the highest level of the Company; these activities are based on best field practices and are disseminated throughout the Company’s business units. This approach allows the Company to set ambitious objectives and enables its divisions and sites to intensify their efforts in support of prevention. A network of 150 dedicated prevention experts, 189 committees on occupational health and safety and working conditions (CHSCT), time and effort devoted to discussion and training (First-day safety orientation, Prevention Brief, Safety Flash, awareness meetings, and safety training sessions), worksite tours and information and training tools (brochures, individual protection catalogues, intranet safety quiz, instructional films, etc.) – these resources are at the heart of our safety and prevention activities and allow Eurovia to make continuous improvements in this area, which is a Company priority. 3rd edition Internation Prevention Day Cameras for a better view Musculoskeletal problems Reflective bands "Drive for life competition" UV-related risk Health awareness programme International safety day 2011 Safety as a golden rule More Key figures As the European leader in transportation infrastructure development, Eurovia is committed to remaining on the leading edge of occupational safety and has deployed a systematic approach to achieve its zero-accident objective. All initiatives designed to encourage employees to consider and minimize risk have allowed the Company to reduce its accident frequency rate by a factor of 2 since 2003, and by a factor of 3 since 2000. A network of experts in prevention, health and safety More details Key dates Prevention is a long-term commitment and a major undertaking for Eurovia, where daily action is implemented to enhance occupational health and safety. Distribution of the first two prevention-related brochures titled Les risques généraux et la conduite à tenir en cas d'accident dans les travaux routiers (general risk and appropriate conduct in the event of roadwork accidents) and L'accueil des nouveaux embauchés (prevention orientation for new employees). Establishment of committees for occupational health and safety and working conditions (CHSCT) at all sites. Establishment of a Safety Directorate and release and display of a Safety Charter in all divisions. Systematic management of accidents including cause analysis and centralized data storage. Implementation of the worksite manager's "safety suitcase" containing pedagogical tools and implementation of the worksite safety tour: how to recognize hazards. Deployment of the Safety challenge: divisions achieving their zero-accident objective are honoured. Establishment of health and safety experts network and appointment at each local entity of a person mandated to organize activities to promote prevention and safety. At all divisions, appointment of a CHSCT, a prevention manager, a gestures and attitudes monitor, and occupational first-aid monitor. Eurovia takes part in an epidemiological study. In addition to obligatory training, the Company provides specialized prevention-related training opportunities. In addition to the orientation booklet, implementation of safety data sheets for all positions. Eurovia-EJL merger: the Company’s objective is to control occupational health and safety risks by sharing the most effective practices. Appointment of a safety coordinator at all sites: annual safety audit and multiple "safety tours" with works personnel, safety coordinators, and CHSCT members. Creation of the prevention calendar and the prevention brief: both are designed to provide health and safety training at worksites. Creation of the safety flash: all serious accidents and urgent information are displayed simultaneously at all worksites. Launch of the Vigiroute plan, a prevention strategy that addresses road-related risks. Ban on the use of portable phones at worksites (except in safe designated areas) and in vehicles (must stop, hands-free not available). Obligatory safe driving certificate for all drivers at Eurovia. In conjunction with INRS (France's institute for research and security), formulation and launch of a campaign designed to gauge exposure to chemical risk at worksites. Implementation of the "First Day" safety test, which evaluates new worksite recruits' knowledge and complements initial safety training with respect to specific workplace risks. Implementation of the traffic supervisor, a specially trained employee who coordinates man-machine traffic at worksites. A first in the industry: implementation of a partnership with all temporary employment agencies designed to provide safety training and evaluation to temporary employees using a dedicated extranet. 34% of divisions achieve their zero-accident objective. Evaluation of bitumen-related risk and implementation of an action plan at all divisions in conjunction with all CRAM (regional medical insurance boards) and occupational medicine authorities. Innovative occupational safety awareness campaign using a stage play titled "Attention, travaux" along with discussion periods. The play is staged 70 times and seen by nearly 20,000 employees. International deployment of Vigiroute. Systematic analysis plan on the causes of accidents, followed by discussion and effective corrective action. International Safety Day dedicated to enhancing individual behaviour with respect to workplace risk. Implementation of a compulsory Vigiroute test, in addition to the B type driver's permit, for the right to drive utilitary vehicles. Generalized use of cameras and monitors on certain types of equipment, expanding driver and operator field of vision. Deployment of a prevention program targeting UV-related risk for all Eurovia employees, including skin-cancer screening, testing innovative protective equipment, and distribution of sunscreen cream. International Prevention Day A new edition of International Prevention Day: workshops and discussion on the topic of near-accidents, a new lever for promoting prevention at Eurovia. Testing of new personal protective equipment and sun screens. Safety campaign on chemical risks and implementation of a safety data sheet (SDS) data base on the intranet. Eurovia has made wearing safety helmets compulsory at all of its locations and worksites. Questions and answers Eurovia monitors workplace risk on a continuous basis for every task and every position. Thanks to this permanent effort, we are able to foresee risk and respond to it in a collective and effective manner. At all of our establishments, all specific at-risk... 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