A Time To Build Caribbean Cement Company Limited Annual ...

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The capital expenditure programme
continued to focus on rehabilitating
the existing plant and introducing
new equipment to provide
incremental improvements, Capital
expenditure amounted to USD6.8M.
An on-line analyzer on the Kiln 4
line was successfully commissioned
in the final quarter of the year to
provide real time analysis and
control of the raw meal entering
the kiln line and this has already
reduced the variability of the inputs
and by extension improved the
consistency of the finished product.
Other key projects completed
included:
• The upgrade of the process
control equipment to replace
obsolete hardware and software
and enhance the supervisory
control and reporting functions
• The installation of standby
generator to provide electric
power to critical areas in the
event of a power outage
• Upgrades to the three ports to
provide compliance with the
new ISPS code.
In addition the Company has started an upgrade to the kiln solid fuel firing system that will
allow the use of pet coke and reduce the energy costs by the middle of 2005. A technical study
to explore the burning of used tires and other waste derived fuels was also initiated, as were
discussions with the regulatory bodies in regard to implementation of this global industrywide
cost reduction and environmentally friendly practice.
Documentation in regard to the Level 1 Quality Management System was also completed. It
is well recognized that a documented, relevant quality management system provides a means
of continuous quality improvement and increased satisfaction to the Company’s customers
and other stakeholders and are therefore part of the best practices employed by organizations
today. Quality Management Systems lead to improved profitability and longevity of
organizations through efficient and effective resource utilization, rework and waste reduction
and a superior quality reputation. In furtherance of this the Company has targeted achieving
ISO9001 system certification in 2005.
Human Resource
Management
Our focus on developing our people
continued with a total of 10,872 manhours
of training being conducted in
2004, an increase of some 35% over
the 8,000 hours registered in 2003.
The training addressed a wide range
of identified competency gaps and
included company-wide sensitivity
training in customer service and
environmental management systems.
An Artisan Training Programme was
implemented in the last quarter
of 2004, in conjunction with the
HEART Trust/NTA.
General Manager Anthony Haynes makes a presentation to
Fitzroy Riley, Top Employee of the Human Resources
Department, for 2004.
The Company also successfully launched its Reward and Recognition (R&R) Programme. The
R&R committee comprises key stakeholder groups including representatives from the various
bargaining units and the Management team. Several instant awards were given out in addition
to identifying Employees of the Quarters, Safe Worker of the Quarters and the Employee of the
Year.
Labour agreements with Carib Cement’s trade unions have expired and are in various stages of
negotiations.
Health Safety and the Environment
A continued focus on health and safety, including compliance audits and the introduction
of several new initiatives continued to drive down the number of lost time accidents.
As part of a TCL Group initiative, a group forum was convened to bring together senior
Operations personnel and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel across the
various cement plants. The HSE Forum focused on charting a course of action to improve
the safety performance of companies, and at establishing and implementing necessary
practices, procedures and systems for the ultimate achievement of the classic HSE Objective
of “Zero Accidents, Zero Incidents and No harm to people or damage to property and the
environment.” Recommendations from the forum are currently being implemented.
Carib Cement also celebrated World Environment Day on June 5. Activities included:
• Sponsorship of a booth at the National Arena
• Acquiring, painting and distribution of garbage bins
• Printing and distribution of posters and a ceremony to formally commission the new
Sewage Treatment Plant.
Procedures for an Environmental Management System (EMS) were completed and
documented and all employees exposed to training in this system. The Company will also be
seeking ISO14000 certification to this end.
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