Wavin is celebrating 5,000 days of no Loss Time Incidents (LTIs) at its Hazlehead production facility in South Yorkshire.
An LTI is any work-related injury or illness which results in a member of staff being unable to perform duties.
Hazlehead is Wavin’s clay piping production facility, where 150 employees work to produce its Hepworth clay solutions. Once made, Wavin stated that these products can be quite heavy and require firing in a high-temperature kiln, meaning stringent safety measures must be continually upheld and scrutinised.
From the use of robotics and manufacturing tools to ongoing improvements in general structural health of the factory itself, Wavin said its investments in health and safety have enhanced safety at Hazlehead. To further support employees at the site, the manufacturer has also invested in health and safety education.
Matt Smyth, site manager at Wavin’s Hazlehead site, said: “In the manufacturing sector, the average incident rate of nonfatal occupational injuries was 2.8 cases per 100 workers back in 2023. Many sites struggle to go even a year without a lost-time incident, yet we have achieved over 5,000 days – an accomplishment which sets Hazlehead apart.
“This is testament of the strong safety culture, teamwork, and vigilance exercised at Hazlehead which has delivered extraordinary results.”
The milestone was marked with a celebration ceremony held at the Hazlehead site on 10 March in which all employees were invited to join in on celebrations with Janet Sankey, global health and safety director at Wavin also present.