Drivers, transporting cement from the Colombo Port were strictly instructed to wear seatbelts and safety equipment when driving. They were also advised to refrain from using mobile phones and avoid tobacco and alcohol as a way of ensuring safe driving. These instructions were given at a special training programme for drivers held at the Lafarge [...]

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Driver safety: Wear seatbelts and safety equipment and avoid tobacco/alcohol

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Drivers, transporting cement from the Colombo Port were strictly instructed to wear seatbelts and safety equipment when driving. They were also advised to refrain from using mobile phones and avoid tobacco and alcohol as a way of ensuring safe driving. These instructions were given at a special training programme for drivers held at the Lafarge Mahaweli Cement office at the Colombo port premises recently.

Dr. Kalinga Ginige, a specialist on road safety conducted the training, which included theoretical lessons, multi-media presentations and practical sessions. It was facilitated by Lafarge Mahaweli Cement, the company said in a media statement. Drivers were educated on proper maintenance of lorries (tires, lights, brakes, etc) and wearing safety boots when transporting cement. They were also given a demonstration on “defensive driving” including a wide range of safety tips.

Several Lafarge Mahaweli officials who attended the workshop informed the drivers that those who did not adhere to these best practices will not be included in day-to-day operations until they rectified their faults.

“Employees who man our operations need to be protected. Their safety is of great importance and that is why we need to educate them on health and safety measures. If drivers adhere to these measures and traffic laws, they can mitigate risks and hazards to a great extent. The biggest impact of road and workplace accidents is the damage it can cause to human lives. Accidents happen mainly due to negligence,” Dr. Ginige explained.




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