Activities in 2007
In 2007, we implemented the safety pillar of our TPM programme in a number of our breweries. This programme offers an instrument to reduce the number of accidents, ultimately aiming at zero accidents. A workshop was conducted for all our Western European Operating Companies. As a result of this workshop, specific activities which support the TPM safety pillar and which build on the initiatives already in place were started in several breweries including ’s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), Marseille (France), Valencia and Madrid (Spain).
There were continuous training sessions with regard to safety across our business, in some cases in combination with awareness programmes for employees; for example, in Nigeria a national Safety, Health & Environment week was organised. During the year, we also issued a new standard specifically designed to address safety and emergency procedures related to all greenfield site activities given the increased risks of these types of projects.
In Mawathagarma (Sri Lanka), a safety and health committee was established and an awareness programme was implemented. This programme included the provision of relevant personal protective equipment and the enforcement of its use. An awareness programme was also conducted in Santiago (Chile), aiming at involving personnel and supervisors in safe working practices. Regular audits support this programme.
To expand the scope of our activities related to safety of employees who work outside the production area, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) coordinators for the Africa & Middle East Region were involved in the start of a systematic approach to register, analyse and address incidents and accidents outside production.