LAFARGE CEMENT: HEALTH & SAFETY ORGANISATION

b Business Unit Managing Director is responsible for the Health & Safety performance

of Lafarge Cement and for appropriate welfare arrangements

b The National Safety Manager is responsible for co-ordinating specialist knowledge;

facilitating the implementation of the policy and arrangements and; assisting in the administration and application of the Health & Safety Management System
b All directors, managers and supervisors are responsible for the health, safety and

welfare at work of everyone who reports to them and for implementing this policy and arrangements within their area of control or influence
b EHS Co-ordinators are responsible for maintaining the Health & Safety Management

Health & Safety

System at their location

b All employees have responsibilities for the Health & Safety of themselves and

for others

Policy

LAFARGE CEMENT: COMMITMENTS

We will operate in line with the Groups Health & Safety policy and rules and will:
b Operate a formalised Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) to OHSAS 18001 in

Lafarge Cement
b Continually improve Health & Safety management and performance b Suitably assess and control risks before a job is started b Assess progress against objectives and targets set in the Health & Safety

improvement plan
b Integrate Health & Safety considerations into decision-making at all levels for all

(new and existing) activities

b Provide both general and specific Health & Safety training to meet individual

requirements
b Include Health & Safety considerations in Personal Development Plans b Communicate openly and consult with our stakeholders on Health & Safety issues b Ensure suitable Health & Safety information is made available

b Comply with UK Occupational Health & Safety law and codes of practice

Dr Erdoan Peken, g Managing Director, April 2008

2008

b Formally review these arrangements annually and re-issue as required

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LAFARGE CEMENT: HEALTH & SAFETY RULES

Lafarge is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its stakeholders and to conducting its various businesses in a safe manner. Health & Safety are core values that must be incorporated into all aspects of our business. We integrate Health & Safety objectives into our management systems at all levels of the Group. Management is accountable for the prevention of injuries and occupational illnesses. Everyone working for Lafarge expects a safe and healthy work environment, and in turn, we expect everyone to contribute to that safe environment through responsible behaviour. Everyone is also expected to demonstrate that Health & Safety are core values through visible commitment and active engagement of each other. When it comes to safety, we believe the only acceptable number is zero zero accidents, incidents or occupational illnesses. Reaching this goal is critical for us to reach excellence.

1. RESPONSIBILITY: Line management is responsible for Health & Safety implementation, communication and compliance 2. TRAINING: Employees, managers and contractors must be trained to work safely and manage Health & Safety in their area 3. EVERYONE: Everyone working for Lafarge, including contractors, must respect Health & Safety rules 4. IMPROVEMENT: All units must have an annualised Health & Safety improvement plan as part of the Performance Plan 5. ORGANISATION: All units must have a Health & Safety committee, composed of managers and relevant experts and partners 6. COMPLIANCE: All units must comply with the Group Health & Safety standards 7. REPORTING: All incidents and accidents must be reported at the appropriate level, investigated and learnings shared 8. TRANSPARENCY: Safety results must be visibly communicated to everyone 9. MEASUREMENT: All operations must be regularly audited against the Group policy, Health & Safety and Management Systems and Standards 10. SUPPORT: Health & Safety organisation must be resourced and trained to provide support to the line management 11. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Bruno Lafont, Chief Executive Officer

Dr Erdo an Peken, g Managing Director

Compliance with these rules is a condition of employment and criteria for career development

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