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Saldanha Works achieves 365 LTI free days
Donna Fata
On Wednesday, 6 June 2012 Saldanha Works completed 365 days without Lost Time
Injury (LTI). This is a first not only for Saldanha Works but we are the first business unit
within ArcelorMittal South Africa to reach this major milestone.
Saldanha Works reached Gold Club status on 28 April and are now only nine days away
from Platinum Club status.
General Manager, Dhesan Moodley
says in a memo to Saldanha Works'
employees: “This achievement clearly
demonstrates our compliance not
only with the mandatory safety codes
and regulations but also our
willingness to embrace key learnings
from significant incidents both
internally and externally. We are a
learning organisation fully committed
to ‘continual safety improvement’ as
stated in our SHERQ Policy.
We are truly on our way to becoming
an employer of choice where our
families and dependents can be
assured that when we come to work
we will be safe. We are proving that
a steel manufacturer is able to
operate without any lost time injury
and by doing so demonstrate that we
care about each other.
It has by no means been a walk in the park. We would not have achieved this result
without everyone’s commitment and hereby I include our contractors. Our contractor
management interventions, proper engagement with both employees and contractors
has contributed to this significant result. This outstanding achievement stems largely
from visible felt leadership, team work and a proactive approach in dealing with safety
deviations. I would like to acknowledge the plant champions, standard champions, task
initiators, permit receivers, contractors and everyone involved for maintaining our
practical approach and commitment to close the gaps identified during our audits and
walking the extra mile when it comes to safety.
Whilst achieving 365 LTI free days is an outstanding performance, we cannot become
complacent. The risks and hazards will not disappear. We have seen other operating
units reaching similar milestones only to have a fatality shortly after. It is imperative that
we remain vigilant and do everything possible to protect our good safety performance.”

In her note of congratulations ArcelorMittal Chief Executive Officer, Nku Nyembezi-Heita
says: “This is a stunning achievement and testament to the absolute focus and
seriousness with which Saldanha Works have approached safety management. Please
convey my congratulations to the team. They must take a moment to wallow in the sheer
joy of a job well done. However, as Madiba said - , at the top of every hill there is simply
another hill waiting to be climbed - so don’t let up”.
Remarking on Saldanha Works’ achievement, ArcelorMittal Chief Operating Officer
Hans-Ludwig Rosenstock says: “While knowing that safety is a daily challenge I think we
should congratulate the Saldanha Works team for this remarkable achievement and wish
them fortune to keep the pace.”
Frank Haers VP, Head Corporate Health and Safety ArcelorMittal, says: “This is a great
result indeed! Congratulations to all who made it possible. I really hope it will be the start
of a much longer accident free period. However, as you are probably aware in the mean
time, keeping up the good results is probably an even greater challenge than obtaining
them. I wish you and your team all the best.
Saldanha Works’ next milestones are reaching 4 million LTI hours on 16 June; Platinum
Club status on 17 June 2012 and completing 2012 without any LTIs and Restricted Work
Day Cases (RWDCs).
This is possible because we genuinely care about the safety and well-being of each
person who works here at Saldanha Works.
Dr Hans-Ludwig Rosenstock (COO ArcelorMittal South
Africa) congratulating General Manager, Dhesan Moodley
and all Saldanha Works’ employees on their excellent
achievement
Johan Coetze (Manager Health and Safety,
Saldanha Works) ringing the bell to celebrate
Saldanha Works’ achievement

Johan Coetze (Manager Health and Safety, Saldanha Works) cutting the cake
Saldanha Works employees celebrating 365 days without LTIs