Rio Tinto honors Unitrans with the Safety RockStar Award for exceptional workplace safety practices.
Unitrans, a leading contractor in the supply chain industry, has once again been recognised for its exceptional safety practices. The company won the Most Outstanding Contractor Partner Safety Award at the Rio Tinto RockStars of the Year Safety Awards for the second year in a row.
The South African-based company stood out from approximately 18,000 other contractors across 35 countries on six continents, thanks to its superior safety technologies and a robust safety strategy integrated into a comprehensive supply chain solution.
Edwin Hewitt, CEO of Unitrans, stated that the company's mission is to empower businesses with supply chain solutions rooted in uncompromising safety. Hewitt explained that this is not just about risk mitigation but a strategic growth accelerator.
Unitrans' safety strategy is built on four pillars: Care, Courage, Curiosity, and Collaboration, which aligns with Rio Tinto's four-pillar safety approach at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). The culture of care within Unitrans emphasises being a 'Brother's keeper.'
Care is demonstrated through daily meetings focusing on employee wellbeing and safety, and a commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and continuously improving workplace. Courage empowers employees to speak up about potential hazards, while collaboration ensures that teams plan and execute together to meet performance targets. Curiosity is fostered through learning and improvement sessions.
To meet Rio Tinto's stringent safety standards, Unitrans was required to demonstrate the adoption of the miner's safety culture and practices across all its operations. The company also had to provide ongoing progress reports to the management team at RBM, ensuring transparency and continuous alignment with safety expectations.
Unitrans has integrated artificial intelligence solutions to analyse data related to various aspects of safety, such as driver fatigue. The company's success is also attributed to a strong focus on onboarding and supporting new employees to adapt quickly to RBM's safety processes.
Sandile Shange, Unitrans' contract manager, explained that the care principle is implemented through daily meetings focusing on employee wellbeing and safety. "We believe that by taking care of our employees, we are taking care of our business," said Shange.
The search results do not provide information about the corporate leadership behind Unitrans, but the company's commitment to safety and employee wellbeing is evident in its operations. With its focus on uncompromising safety, Unitrans is not just a contractor; it is a strategic partner that helps businesses grow by providing cost-effective and streamlined processes.
Unitrans' approach to safety ensures the safety of staff and clients while protecting products from theft at every stage. This commitment to safety is not just a box-ticking exercise; it is a strategic decision that sets Unitrans apart in the competitive supply chain industry.
With its focus on safety, technology, and employee wellbeing, Unitrans is a company that is poised for success in the years to come. As the company continues to grow and expand, it will no doubt continue to set new standards for safety in the supply chain industry.
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