AB MAURI LANKA
AB Mauri Lanka Celebrates Exceptional Safety Achievements with the Target Zero Safety Award
AB Mauri Lanka is proud to announce its recognition at the prestigious AB Mauri Global Award, Target Zero Safety Awards 2023/2024 under the Safety Performance category. This award showcases AB Mauri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining exemplary health and safety standards within its operations. Through year-long initiatives, AB Mauri Lanka has demonstrated outstanding efforts and innovations, fostering a culture of safety that extends from its facilities to the broader community.
At AB Mauri, the commitment to achieving zero accidents is a core value that encompasses every aspect of the business. With a strategy that includes proactive measures, continuous improvement, and a comprehensive approach to health and safety (H&S), these efforts are designed to maintain and enhance safe working environments across all operations. This approach has been crucial in securing the Safety Performance award, highlighting proactive measures, strategic initiatives, and engagement with all stakeholders.
AB Mauri Lanka’s safety journey is marked by significant milestones and collaborative efforts that include every employee, contractor, customer, community, and visitor. Key elements contributing to this remarkable safety performance include Project SAFE, which was launched in 2017 and has driven the safety score from 11% to an impressive 96% in FY 2023-24, placing AB Mauri Lanka in the top 10 across 52 AB Mauri facilities globally. Training also plays a pivotal role through the Leading for Safety (LFS) initiative, under which over half of the combined full-time employees (FTE) and contractors have been trained, with successful completions recognized in the Annual Award Ceremony. The organization demonstrates its commitment to ongoing risk assessment and incident mitigation through a 100% participation and closure rate in Safety Improvement Reports (SIR). Additionally, the practice of conducting 20 Health & Safety Walks annually ensures continuous scrutiny and improvement of safety practices within the office premises.
A crucial factor in the safety excellence at AB Mauri Lanka is the active engagement and recognition programs in place. The Annual Award Ceremony is essential for recognising individual and team safety champions and reinforces the commitment to celebrating and encouraging safe behaviour and practices. Capability development is also a key focus, with the EHS Manager’s continuous professional development and training programs like “Train the Trainer” enhancing the quality and delivery of safety education. Family engagement initiatives, such as the H&S Art Competition for employees’ children, foster an understanding and appreciation of safety from a young age.
Sharing the robust safety culture beyond the premises is a priority for AB Mauri Lanka, and thus several customer-centric events were organised as part of the Target Zero Safety Award celebrations. An insightful event with Caravan Fresh shared best practices and safety solutions, aiming to ensure safer environments for all stakeholders. Additionally, an event with Five Star Bakers centered on enhancing safety protocols within their operations, highlighting AB Mauri Lanka’s commitment to extending its safety practices industry-wide.
AB Mauri Lanka’s dedication to safety also encompasses community engagement. A comprehensive event was organised at a local school to educate young minds about safety mechanisms. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to fostering a culture of safety from an early age, ensuring the next generation understands the value of health and safety in everyday life. Culminating the celebrations, AB Mauri Lanka’s office event showcased the remarkable efforts of employees in maintaining a safe workplace. The special event featured comprehensive presentations and discussions throughout Health & Safety Week, reinforcing the ongoing dedication to occupational safety and health protocols.
The success of AB Mauri Lanka is grounded in collective responsibility and engagement across all levels of the organisation. With a structured approach to health and safety management, continuous training, and innovative initiatives, AB Mauri Lanka has built a resilient safety culture that is inclusive and comprehensive. Every associate, from executives to operational staff, plays a vital role in upholding the safety standards that make such achievements possible.
The journey towards a zero-accident workplace continues with unwavering commitment at AB Mauri Lanka. The organisation remains dedicated to the mission of creating and maintaining safe working environments, continually improving processes, and fostering a safety-first mindset. This recognition at the Target Zero Safety Awards stands as a milestone in AB Mauri Lanka’s path towards excellence in health and safety, reflecting dedication and the collective efforts of the entire team. AB Mauri Lanka’s safety performance and community engagement efforts demonstrate that the organisation is not only a leader in the industry but also a beacon of best practices, innovation, and commitment to creating safer workplaces. AB Mauri Lanka is honoured by this acknowledgment and inspired to continue driving forward with safety initiatives, ensuring the wellbeing of every individual we work with and serve.
