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2019CCAAINNOVATION AWARDSDINNER • VICTORIA

2019CCAAINNOVATION AWARDS INTRODUCTIONVICTORIAN SPONSORS

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD - SPONSORED BY THE VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MAJOR SPONSORS Welcome to the 2019 CCAA Innovation Awards.

At CCAA we believe that the sharing of new ideas and approaches to the common challenges that we face will create a better industry, one that is safer, more sustainable and more in tune with the society that we serve.

So at events like this across the Nation, we take the opportunity to celebrate the innovative thinking that is building a better industry through improving the management of our commitments to Health and Safety, the Environment and Community Engagement. And as our industry moves to realise the social and economic benefits that diverse and inclusive workplaces offer, we have introduced a new award category that recognises innovative approaches to strengthening Diversity & Inclusion in our industry.

I hope that while you are enjoying this evening’s celebrations you take the time to reflect on how the innovative thinking behind this year’s entries and winners can help improve your business in the future.

As in the past, the winners of the State Innovation Awards will be judged at the industry’s premier biennial event CMIC20 held later next year.

On behalf of CCAA, I congratulate all of tonight’s Award winners and entrants and thank you for sharing with all of us, your contribution to creating a better industry.

KEN SLATTERYChief Executive Officer Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

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2019CCAAINNOVATION AWARDSNOMINEES HEALTH AND SAFETY INNOVATION

BORAL AUSTRALIATipper Driver Docket-less Delivery Safety Management ProcessThe new safety management process removes the need for drivers to exit from their vehicle when arriving at concrete plants to have delivery dockets verified before tipping of product. Removing the risk of a driver walking into the pathway of moving plant and equipment reduces the incidence of injury. The incidence of injuries for slips trips and falls also decreases significantly.

BORAL AUSTRALIACompact Folding Slump TableA compact folding slump table is attached to the rear passenger end of the testing vehicle to swing up & lock for use in areas where safe workspace is at a premium, reducing manual handling risks.

CEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Super Blender Trolley - Elimination of confined space entryA company wide safety share identified high risk lifting tasks at Geocycle. This resulted in the development of a new innovative hydraulic trolley, capable of lifting heavy parts out of the Geocycle Superblender (blends fuel for kilns). Historically this maintenance activity has been performed by team members entering the high risk confined space.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDTraffic Management Improvement Project - Operation Hot SpotHanson developed a best practice Traffic Management Guideline for Quarries. Axedale Quarry subsequently identified that it needed to reduce its traffic management risks and worked as a team to achieve this aim.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDBeyondblue toolbox sessionsThe Beyondblue toolbox session was implemented across all quarry sites in Victoria and South Australia to help encourage Holcim personnel in relation to mental health.

INDEPENDENT CEMENT AND LIME PTY LTDInstallation of Auto Hatch for Bulk TankersThe Melbourne Cement Facility identified that auto hatches were a suitable option to reduce the risk of fall from heights associated with loading tankers. It mandated that all vehicles accessing the site must be equipped with auto hatches in order to receive a load and assisted financially to encourage third party installation of the hatches. Following the installation of the auto hatches, there has been an increase in productivity and no driver injuries have been reported.

This award recognises excellence in developing and implementing an innovative solution to an identified health and safety issue.

Entries for this award may include a product solution, engineering innovation, a training program, an awareness raising activity or other risk control measures that reduce the risk of work-related injury and illness.

BORAL AUSTRALIADocket ChuteThe Bendigo Concrete Plant installed a delivery docket chute for agitator drivers to minimise pedestrians interaction with heavy vehicle traffic.

BORAL AUSTRALIAEasy Access Wheel ChocksSecure storage and easy access to tester vehicle wheel chocks to prevent the movement of vehicles whilst stationary.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDRisk Based Customer Safety Engagement ProgramThe Hanson sales team developed a safety brochure to assist agitator drivers identify key risks and controls at customer sites. This followed a review of vehicles and employee incidents. Sales leaders are implementing the program including conversations with customers regarding the safety brochures.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDSafely Transporting Concrete Test CylindersThe lower quality in constructed concrete test cylinder moulds has led to the manufactured handles not lasting as long as previously. A replacement handle was developed onsite.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDEngistics Vehicle and Pedestrian Separation AuditsThe Engistics Vehicle and Pedestrian Separation audits were conducted to improve physical separation of vehicles and pedestrians across all sites in Holcim Australia and New Zealand.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDForklift SeparationA high risk of collision between forklift and pedestrians was identified at the Springvale Broadway and Frame site. This was rectified by completely separating the forklift use area and changing the entrance and exits of the forklift and driver lunchroom.

NOMINEES HEALTH AND SAFETY INNOVATION

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2019CCAAINNOVATION AWARDSNOMINEES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

This award recognises an exceptional contribution a CCAA member has made in connecting and collaborating with communities and enhancing the public perception and standing of the heavy construction materials industry.

Projects for this award category may include innovative company initiatives and measures that better inform and educate the community; involve public participation processes; deliver tangible community benefit as a result of the engagement or improves site amenity for the local neighbourhood.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDCommunity Led EngagementHanson used a Pop Up Display unit to inform and engage the local community, increase Community Contact Database registrations, educate, and increase awareness of quarrying operations. The flexibility of the initiative also allows Hanson to focus the Pop Up Display on a specific site or specific project.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDBunyip Forest FireThe Tynong North area around Holcim’s quarry was impacted by the March’19 Bunyip forest fires. Holcim’s proactive engagement with emergency services, neighbours and local farmers to assist in the rescue and relocation of animals, as well as providing resources to assist in fire fighting, has raised the profile of our industry within the community.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDWurundjeri Community MuralThe Holcim Footscray Concrete Plant Wurundjeri Mural was commissioned in 2017 as part of the plant upgrade. This mural was a collaborative project with local artist Tom Civil, Wurundjeri artist Ash Firebrand and elders from the Wurundjeri community and it is still an icon of the Maribyrnong River.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDCFA Onsite Fill Point TrainingIt was identified that during a security key audit that the local CFA no longer had access to the on site emergency fill point at the Jeeralang Quarry. As there had also been a change in management at both the quarry & the Hazelwood North CFA, the Quarry reached out to the local unit to reconnect and offer specific training.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDWerribee River Clean UpTo maintain the positive perception of the Werribee Quarry and give back to the local community, each year the quarry team joins with the Werribee River Association community group and participate in a river clean up. Tonnes of waste has been removed from the river, improving the amenity and the habitat for local species.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

BORAL AUSTRALIAAn Employer of Choice for Women in Regional VictoriaBoral Charlton Quarry is an excellent example of gender equity in a historically male-dominated field. Out of seven staff working on site, the majority are female with four female employees. While gender balance has been achieved previously in Boral, no other Boral quarry in Victoria has previously surpassed a ratio of greater than 50% female employment.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDDiversity & Inclusion with Cultural BarbecuesThe Footscray Concrete plant held barbecues to integrate and encouraging its cultural diverse workforce.

CENTRAL PRE-MIX CONCRETE PTY LTDDiversity & Inclusion for all EmployeesCentral Pre-mix Concrete collaborated with Job Support Australia to achieve employment for a person with an intellectual disability. To attract females to our business we developed a driver trainee program, which resulted in the employment of a female agitator driver. Central has also adopted a flexible work environment to support a sustainable work life balance.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDWomen Driving Transport CareersHanson’s Women Driving Transport Careers is a program to improve female participation in truck driving roles by offering women with a motor car license a free, four-week intensive driver training program followed by full-time employment as trainee agitator and tipper drivers. Seven trainee drivers were employed by Hanson and subsidiary Alex Fraser.

NOMINEES ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION

BARRO GROUP PTY LTDRehabilitation of Flood Plain QuarryThe Wodonga Sand Quarry was inundated by flood waters in October 2016. In January 2018 the rehabilitation was completed following an extensive consultation period with the relevant authorities to form a safe and stable landscape, including a controlled inlet.

BARRO GROUP PTY LTDSelf Cleaning Truck Wheel BathA truck wheel bath installed at a sand operation that cleans the treads of truck tyres. Removal of the grate and digging out the waste is not required as the sump is drained via a pipe to a dam using water jets and gravity.

HANSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTDEco Block Concrete Washout PitsConcrete plant washout pits were made from recycled concrete blocks. These have proven to be a greener alternative to concrete waste and water management that the traditional construction methodology.

HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDCorangamite Water Skink Monitoring and Habitat Creation ProgramThe Colac quarry needed to continue economically viable extraction of basalt reserves whilst mitigating risks and creating additional habitat for the endangered Corangamite Water Skink. Ten years after initial habitat construction, the number of Skinks has significantly increased.

This award recognises an outstanding contribution that a CCAA member has made in improving the level of Diversity & Inclusion in their workplace or the industry more generally.

Projects for this award in this category may include initiatives that establish a working environment that supports an increase in the level of diversity in the workplace or initiatives that facilitate and encourage a greater level of inclusiveness of a workplace.

This award is for outstanding achievement in developing & successfully applying a new initiative or an original solution in one or more aspects of environmental management at a concrete, extractive, or cement operation.

Entries for this award may include initiatives or programs for managing water, waste, energy, dust, noise, carbon off-sets, air quality or rehabilitation and flora and fauna protection.