Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 58
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
for
Respect
our employees
employees
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Promoting Safety across our factories
Ensuring a safe work environment heavily relies on people's behaviour.
the exchange of best practices, and Group H&S practices have been enhanced to
At Ardo, our safety cardinal rules clearly define the behaviours
better support local teams.
expected from our employees and everyone present on our sites.
Every spring, we host Safety Days. This year's programme focused on a variety
To strengthen our commitment to safety, we launched an ambitious
of topics, with increased emphasis on incident analysis. It included sessions on
safety behaviour programme in collaboration with an external
commissioning new installations and covered major risks such as handling frozen
partner. A key element of the programme is the High Impact Weeks,
products, managing internal traffic, and implementing LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out,
during which our external partner conducts intensive visits to our
Try Out) procedures.
sites. To date, eleven sites have participated in two such visits, with
more planned for FY24/25. During these visits, on-site observations,
In addition to behavioural improvements and trainings, we continue to check
workshops tailored to specific groups (such as departments or
the technical safety of our new and existing equipment. Where necessary, we
management), and group discussions focus on identifying unsafe
collaborate with machine manufacturers to eliminate potential safety hazards.
situations and developing strategies for improvement. The insights
gained are used to create tailored one-to-two-year roadmaps aimed
Field Safety Initiatives
at improving safety conditions. Our ultimate objective is to empower
sites to independently identify and resolve safety issues, achieving
The safety of workers in the field is an integral part of Ardo’s safety programme,
a maturity level comparable to an independent model on the Safety
considering the heightened risks associated with the size and speed of the
Culture scale.
mechanised equipment involved.
The safety behaviour programme is reinforced through training and
To address this, we have implemented various safety initiatives in recent years.
empowerment of a select group of Ardo Safety Ambassadors. Their
These include the distribution of updated safety booklets, the organisation of
role is to share their knowledge across various roles, including field
regular safety meetings, the provision of high-visibility jackets and the modification
and factory workers, temporary employees, and contractors. This
of machinery to enhance safety features.
‘train-the-trainer’ principle ensures the entire workforce is engaged in
creating a better Safety Culture.
Two years ago, we updated our safety procedures. An additional safety training
session was introduced at the beginning of planting and harvesting activities. Site
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To strengthen this Safety Culture across our sites, we proactively
Health & Safety managers now conduct field inspections to collaboratively identify
share good safety practices and improve communication among
unsafe situations and devise effective solutions. These measures underscore our
H&S managers. Intercompany visits have been organised to facilitate
commitment to fostering a secure working environment in the field.
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Sustainability
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