CFE - 2006 annual report - Vinci

Last, but not least, we must emphasize the ongoing efforts
being made in the area of safety; in fact, 25% of train-
ing hours is spent on this subject. In 2006, emphasis was
placed on the assembly of scaffolding. The considerable in-
crease in the number of new and young workers explains
the large number of training programs offered: form set-
ting, crane operator, introduction to the job of team leader,
LSC safety certification, HSE officer, etc.
In the multitechnics division, the electrical companies held
a “safety” day. On that day, all employees met to discuss
the theme of safety and worked together interactively on
specific sub-themes: first aid in case of accidents, proper
use of ladders and scaffolding, ergonomics and work meth-
ods. At Engema, special attention was paid to safety during
the operation of site machinery, such as lifts, telescopic
cranes, conventional cranes, etc.
At DEME, in 2006 special training efforts were done for
the training “Officer in charge of navigational watch” and
several internal training modules were set up such as
Basics4starters, Feedback4starters, and seminars as
Gangway, project and area management during which both
new and more experienced employees were introduced to
DEME’s corporate culture and were able to find their place
inside the group or be promoted. Special programs were
also designed for young project managers and project
administrators, as well as for surveyors, superintendents
and engineers on actual dredging simulators.
CFE does not forget its loyal employees. In the various busi-
ness units, more than one hundred employees were hon-
oured for their long years of commitment to the company.
The group warmly thanks them for their loyalty. Thanks to
them, knowledge and experience are being passed on to
future generations.
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