HOLCIM CANADA DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

TORONTO, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - As part of its ongoing commitment to achieving its objective of "zero harm to people", Holcim (Canada) Inc. is hosting health and safety awareness programs and trainings at its sites across the country today. These activities are part of an annual event that builds on the momentum created by employees' focus on safety throughout the year.

The safety and well-being of Holcim Canada employees is the company's number one priority, as is the creation of a safe work environment. Holcim Canada believes that all injuries can be prevented through the vigilance and empowerment of every employee and that everyone can go home safely at the end of every day. To build a strong safety culture, Holcim Canada encourages employees to find and share innovative ways to make their jobs and environments safer for themselves and others.

"By involving our employees and getting their feedback, we make them realize that we are all responsible for each other's safety. So far, our approach has yielded great results with the company progressively improving our overall safety record," says Paul Ostrander, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holcim (Canada) Inc.

Recognizing employee initiatives through President's Awards for OH&S Excellence

To encourage employees to share their safety improvement ideas, and to further strengthen its commitment to safety, Holcim Canada will recognize local safety initiatives through President's Awards for OH&S Excellence. "A lot is done, on a daily basis, at each of our sites, to improve safety. Whether large or small, these initiatives can make a big difference in preventing injuries and this is what will be recognized through the Awards," concludes Ostrander.

About Holcim (Canada) Inc.

Employing approximately 3,500 Canadians and generating annual revenues over $1.3 billion, Holcim (Canada) Inc. is a leading producer and supplier of products and services for the construction industry, serving customers across Canada.

With majority and minority interests in more than 70 countries on all continents, Holcim Group is one of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates as well as further construction activities such as ready-mix concrete and construction services.

For further information: Jacinthe-Pascale Gratton, Manager, Internal Communications, Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]