1980

Distribution of the first two prevention-related brochures titled Les risques généraux et la conduite à tenir en cas d'accident dans les travaux routiers (general risk and appropriate conduct in the event of roadwork accidents) and L'accueil des nouveaux embauchés (prevention orientation for new employees).

1985

Establishment of committees for occupational health and safety and working conditions (CHSCT) at all sites.

1991

Establishment of a Safety Directorate and release and display of a Safety Charter in all divisions.

1992

Systematic management of accidents including cause analysis and centralized data storage.

Implementation of the worksite manager's "safety suitcase" containing pedagogical tools and implementation of the worksite safety tour: how to recognize hazards.

1993

Deployment of the Safety challenge: divisions achieving their zero-accident objective are honoured.

1994

Establishment of health and safety experts network and appointment at each local entity of a person mandated to organize activities to promote prevention and safety.

1995

At all divisions, appointment of a CHSCT, a prevention manager, a gestures and attitudes monitor, and occupational first-aid monitor.

Eurovia takes part in an epidemiological study.

1996

In addition to obligatory training, the Company provides specialized prevention-related training opportunities.

1997

In addition to the orientation booklet, implementation of safety data sheets for all positions.

2000

Eurovia-EJL merger: the Company’s objective is to control occupational health and safety risks by sharing the most effective practices.

2001

Appointment of a safety coordinator at all sites: annual safety audit and multiple "safety tours" with works personnel, safety coordinators, and CHSCT members.

Creation of the prevention calendar and the prevention brief: both are designed to provide health and safety training at worksites.

2002

Creation of the safety flash: all serious accidents and urgent information are displayed simultaneously at all worksites.

Launch of the Vigiroute plan, a prevention strategy that addresses road-related risks.

Ban on the use of portable phones at worksites (except in safe designated areas) and in vehicles (must stop, hands-free not available).

Obligatory safe driving certificate for all drivers at Eurovia.

2003

In conjunction with INRS (France's institute for research and security), formulation and launch of a campaign designed to gauge exposure to chemical risk at worksites.

Implementation of the "First Day" safety test, which evaluates new worksite recruits' knowledge and complements initial safety training with respect to specific workplace risks.

2004

Implementation of the traffic supervisor, a specially trained employee who coordinates man-machine traffic at worksites.

A first in the industry: implementation of a partnership with all temporary employment agencies designed to provide safety training and evaluation to temporary employees using a dedicated extranet.

2005

34% of divisions achieve their zero-accident objective.

Evaluation of bitumen-related risk and implementation of an action plan at all divisions in conjunction with all CRAM (regional medical insurance boards) and occupational medicine authorities.

2006

Innovative occupational safety awareness campaign using a stage play titled "Attention, travaux" along with discussion periods. The play is staged 70 times and seen by nearly 20,000 employees.

2007

International deployment of Vigiroute.

Systematic analysis plan on the causes of accidents, followed by discussion and effective corrective action.

2009

International Safety Day dedicated to enhancing individual behaviour with respect to workplace risk.

Implementation of a compulsory Vigiroute test, in addition to the B type driver's permit, for the right to drive utilitary vehicles.

2010

Generalized use of cameras and monitors on certain types of equipment, expanding driver and operator field of vision.

2011

Deployment of a prevention program targeting UV-related risk for all Eurovia employees, including skin-cancer screening, testing innovative protective equipment, and distribution of sunscreen cream.

2011

International Prevention Day

A new edition of International Prevention Day: workshops and discussion on the topic of near-accidents, a new lever for promoting prevention at Eurovia.

 

2012

Testing of new personal protective equipment and sun screens.

Safety campaign on chemical risks and implementation of a safety data sheet (SDS) data base on the intranet.

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