Lafarge is committed to providing a safe work environment and to conducting its various businesses in a safe manner. Health and safety are core business values that must be incorporated into all aspects of our operations.
We integrate health and safety objectives into our management systems at all levels of the Company. Achievement of these objectives is reinforced by our recognition and rewards programs.
Everyone shares responsibility for health and safety. All employees expect a safe and healthy work environment, and in turn, we expect each employee to contribute to that safe environment through responsible behavior.
When it comes to safety, the only acceptable number is zero – zero accidents, incidents or cases of ill health. Reaching this goal is critical to our overall business success.
The celebration of shared experiences is one of the things that strengthens communities. In Alpena, Mich., for instance, the community sets aside two days a year for Riverfest, a celebration of its cultural heritage on the banks of the Thunder Bay River. Lafarge is proud to share this history with the people of Alpena and we show our support for this important community tradition by serving as the title sponsor of Riverfest every year.