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June 22, 2009
Alumar is recognized for its good practices in occupational health and safety by Proteção magazine in five categories
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The Consortium is the first to win half the awards in the same edition
Alumar (Aluminum Consortium of Maranhão), which is managed by Alcoa, has just been recognized in five categories for its good practices in occupational health and safety (SST), with the Proteção Brasil 2009 [Protection Brazil 2009] prize, from Proteção magazine, which specializes in industrial safety. The recognition was given for the work done during the Alumar refinery expansion in São Luís (MA).
“This type of recognition shows our commitment to and constant search for a working environment and life that are incident-free. It’s a victory for all our employees and definite approval for our integrated management system”, explains Domingos Campos, the regional manager for health, safety and environment for Alcoa.
The jury of the Proteção Brasil 2009 award met on June 10 in São Paulo to evaluate the best pieces of work presented this year. There were more than 100 cases enrolled in 13 categories and 74 were selected for evaluation; 35 from the south-east, 16 from the south, 14 from the north-east, 6 from the mid-west and 3 from the north.
Fifteen cases were awarded prizes: ten as the best, four received honorable mention and there was one special jury prize. The results of the category winners by region and the best in Brazil will be announced on August 27 during the Proteção 2009 Exhibition at Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo.
Launched in 2005 by Proteção magazine and by the Brazilian Protection Year Book, the Proteção Brasil Prize for Occupational Health and Safety is an important distinction given for the work done by a company to benefit worker health and safety. Now in its fifth edition the Prize evaluates practices and recognizes the investment of companies and professionals in making environments safe, in addition to publicizing preventive information.
The following are the categories in which Alumar was the winner:
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Case: Corrective actions on-line. Agility and information for improving worker health
COMMUNICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Case: Communication strategies for the prevention of incidents
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
Case: Occupational hygiene program in civil construction
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY FOR OUTSOURCED WORKERS
Case: Program for managing contractors working on building projects: a challenge for changing occupational health and safety culture
WORKING AT HEIGHT
Case: Risk prevention relating to falls during assembly of a silo roof
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems. The Company has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seven consecutive years. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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