Health and Safety

At Mbeya Cement Company Limited, we place the highest priority on occupational health and safety. Our commitment goes far beyond meeting regulatory requirements it is about fostering a proactive, inclusive, and deeply rooted culture of safety that shapes every decision, every shift, and every individual action across our operations.

We believe that a safe workplace is fundamental to everything we do. It is not just a policy it’s a mindset that we encourage in every employee, contractor, and partner who walks through our gates. Everyone, regardless of role or seniority, plays a key part in maintaining the highest standards of safety. Our goal is simple: Zero Harm. NO INJURIES, NO INCIDENTS, NO COMPROMISES.

Our safety culture is evolving and the results speak for themselves. Mbeya Cement Company Limited achieved a 100% reduction in Lost Time Injuries (LTIs), marking a major milestone on our path toward Zero Harm. Since December 2021, all of our operational sites from the Quarry through to the Packing Plant have maintained a completely LTI free record.

While we are proud of this progress, we remain focused on continuous improvement. Our commitment to health and safety is ongoing, and we will keep working to build a workplace where everyone goes home safe, every day.

Occupational Health and Safety at Our Sites

At MCCL, the paramount importance is placed on the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors. We are resolutely committed to maintaining a secure, salubrious, and compliant working environment across all operational sites.

Our methodology for Occupational Health and Safety is inherently proactive and systematically structured. We rigorously implement stringent safety policies, conduct routine risk assessments, and ensure that all work activities are executed in strict adherence to established safety standards and requisite legal mandates. Comprehensive, ongoing training and awareness programs are furnished to capacitate our workforce with the requisite knowledge and proficiencies to accurately identify potential hazards and effectively mitigate incidents.

We actively cultivate a robust safety culture wherein every individual assumes personal responsibility for their own safety and the well-being of their colleagues. Through continuous monitoring, meticulous reporting, and strategic improvement initiatives, we endeavor to completely eradicate workplace injuries and occupational illnesses.

MCCL remains steadfast in its dedication to the perpetual enhancement of our health and safety performance, thereby ensuring that the operation of all our sites is conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Road Safety

Road safety constitutes a paramount element of operational risk management, necessitating disciplined conduct, meticulously maintained vehicles, and stringent adherence to established protocols. A policy of zero tolerance is enforced regarding unsafe driving behaviors, including but not limited to, excessive speed, inattentive driving, and operation under the influence of intoxicating substances or severe fatigue.

All corporate vehicles undergo mandatory routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal roadworthiness. Comprehensive journey management principles are systematically applied to facilitate the planning, oversight, and control of all travel, particularly concerning routes deemed high-risk and long-haul operations. Drivers are required to maintain current training, medical fitness, and demonstrated competence, with periodic assessments conducted to solidify safe driving standards.

Significant emphasis is placed upon defensive driving techniques, proactive hazard identification, and complete compliance with all applicable traffic legislation. Continuous performance monitoring, detailed incident reporting, and effective corrective actions form integral components of an enduring commitment to mitigate road-related risks and safeguard both personnel and the wider community.