The Federation of the Quarrying and Construction Materials Industry (UNICEM), in partnership with its professional unions UNPG (National Union of Aggregate Producers) and SNBPE (National Union of Ready-Mix Concrete), organised a National Health and Safety Day in Paris.
UNICEM and its professional unions UNPG and SNBPE are organizing a national day dedicated to health and safety
The event brought together more than a hundred participants – members, partners and stakeholders – illustrating the collective mobilization of the sector around these major issues.
This strong turnout demonstrates both the interest in the topics discussed and the desire to make progress together in prevention. Indeed, this day aims to share experiences, innovations, and best practices around essential themes: shared vigilance, co-activity, prevention of transport-related risks, and the management of dust and chemical risks.
Industry, prevention and research experts contributed to the discussions, alongside representatives from professional organizations and companies recognized for their safety culture.
For Alain Plantier, president of UNICEM: « Occupational health and safety are at the heart of our federation's priorities. This National Day illustrates the collective commitment of an entire sector to continuously improve our practices and protect those who interact with our activities every day. It is in this spirit that the industry implemented safety passports in 2020 and 2021 for employees and subcontractors of SNBPE and UNPG members. The SNBPE, SNPB (National Concrete Pumping Union), SNROC (National Union of Ornamental and Construction Stone Industries), and UNPG lead health and safety committees to support members in their prevention efforts. »
The morning session focused on managing external companies, shared vigilance, and developing a genuine safety culture, with a presentation by the Michelin Group. The afternoon session addressed safety in transportation and the prevention of risks related to dust and chemicals.
According to Bruno Huvelin, president of the UNPG's health and safety commission: « In our activities, the co-activity and diversity of the professions involved make shared vigilance essential. Prevention is everyone's business, and it is by working collectively that we will succeed in sustainably raising our standards. The result of collective work undertaken since 2016, 23 best practice guides have already been produced on topics directly proposed by our members. »
According to Franck Raggi, president of the health and safety committee of the SNBPE and the SNPB: "The concrete industry faces specific safety challenges, particularly regarding the transport and handling of materials. That's why we are developing awareness and training initiatives and innovating to guarantee a high level of safety at all stages of production and delivery." The SNPB has also developed an interactive tool dedicated to site safety, intended for pumping technicians, and in 2023 concluded a national partnership with RTE, Enedis and OPPBTP. Implemented at the regional level, this partnership aims to prevent electrical risks during concrete pumping operations.
By organizing this National Day, UNICEM, UNPG and SNBPE reaffirm the central place of health and safety in their commitments and in the future of the mineral materials sector.
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