OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Akçansa implements an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system aligned with international standards to protect the health and safety of its employees. Activities carried out throughout 2025 aimed to strengthen the safety culture, reduce risks, and achieve the “Zero Accident” goal.

Within this framework, hazard identification activities and risk assessments were completed at all facilities, and the results were shared with the OHS Department. The 2025 Safety Talks and Field Inspection Plan was also published. In addition, GAP analyses and cross-audits were conducted at 26 Ready-Mix Concrete plants. Certification audits were successfully completed in line with the ISO 45001 standard: audits by BSI for the cement and logistics business lines and by TÜV for the Ready-Mix Concrete business line.

In the area of training and development, training sessions were delivered within the scope of the “Zero Accident, One Life” program, covering topics such as LOTO/TO (Lockout–Tagout), working at height, work permits, and lifting operations. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) training was conducted in two sessions with 32 participants. In addition, training on crane lifting operations, technical safety rules in ready-mix concrete sites, and 5S practices was provided through the Akçansa Digital Academy. In the Ready-Mix Concrete business line, training programs included working at height, confined space, and energy isolation training for 450 employees, OHS leadership training for 15 managers, and defensive driving training for 100 employees. Furthermore, on-the-job training sessions covering 19 different topics were delivered, with an average participation of 550 employees.

To strengthen the safety culture, a safety culture assessment was completed using the 5x5x5 model, and an employee risk perception survey was conducted. Within the scope of awards and competitions, the Başakşehir, Edremit, Gebze, and Samsun İlkadım plants participated in the THBB Blue Helmet Awards. In the ÇEİS awards, applications were submitted in the categories of training, digital solutions, and leadership, and the Safety Coaching Program received first place. In addition, within the framework of the Recognition, Appreciation, and Reward Procedure, more than 70 employees were recognized as OHS Champions.

As part of awareness initiatives, Health and Safety Week, celebrated between 22–26 September, included a range of activities such as the opening speech by the CEO, management safety walks, safety coaching training, a process safety seminar, IOSH Managing Safely training, emergency drills, chin strap usage training, periodic health examinations, PPE activities, construction equipment inspections, field audits with subcontractor managers, a safety knowledge competition, and online training sessions. Additional activities included energy management and burnout prevention training, hazard identification and risk awareness training, and earthquake drills conducted at 30 facilities. Visitor OHS briefing videos were prepared, and the AMWA Safety & Health Managers Meeting was held in Istanbul. As part of the administrative earthquake preparedness plan, drills were conducted at 26 Ready-Mix Concrete plants and 3 Aggregate facilities, and emergency action plans were revised accordingly.

In September, a comprehensive ergonomic risk analysis was conducted in the field at our Çanakkale plant over a five-day period. Based on the findings, a report was prepared and the necessary actions were identified. This initiative was carried out to enhance the occupational health and safety of our employees and minimize ergonomic risks. In addition, in November, a two-day applied ergonomic risk analysis training was delivered to 15 white-collar employees to increase awareness and practical competence in ergonomics. This training represented an important step toward enabling employees to apply ergonomic principles effectively in the field and to strengthen a sustainable safety culture. The initiative also represents a first for the cement industry.
The 2026 OHS roadmap was reviewed and approved with the participation of the Heidelberg Materials AMWA Region OHS Director. In addition, within the scope of driver competency assessments, 54 driver candidates were evaluated, and job offers were extended to 25 candidates who met the required legal and professional criteria.

1. Planning and Audit Activities

• Hazard identification and risk assessments were completed at all facilities, and the results were shared with the OHS Department.

• The 2025 Safety Talk and Field Inspection Plan was published.

• GAP analyses were conducted at 26 Ready-Mix Concrete plants.

• Cross-audits were carried out at 26 Ready-Mix Concrete plants.

• BSI audits were successfully completed in our Cement and Logistics business lines in accordance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.

• TÜV audits were successfully completed in our Ready-Mix Concrete business line in accordance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.

2. Training and Development Programs

“Zero Accident, One Life” – 10 Golden Rules Trainings

• LOTO/TO (Lockout–Tagout): CNK (187), BCM (237), LDK (91)

• Working at Height: CNK (93), BCM (154), LDK (63)

• Work Permit: CNK (87), BCM (104), LDK (42)

• Lifting Operations: LDK (25), BCM (57), CNK (133)

IOSH Managing Safely Training

• 21–23 July 2025, Büyükçekmece Plant (13). 24–26 September 2025, Büyükçekmece (19)

Specialized Trainings

• Crane lifting operations, technical safety rules at ready-mix concrete sites, 5S training (via the Akçansa Digital Academy)

Training conducted in the Ready-Mix Concrete Business Line

• Working at Height Training (450 participants)

• Confined Space and Pinch Point Training (450 participants)

• Energy Isolation (LOTO) Training (450 participants)

• OHS Leadership Training for Managers (15 participants)

• Defensive Driving Training (100 participants)

In addition, 19 specific on-the-job training topics were delivered to the Ready-Mix Concrete business line, with an average participation of 550 employees per training session.

3. Cultural Transformation and Analyses

• A safety culture analysis was completed using the 5x5x5 model.

• Risk perception and Safety First assessments were conducted.

4. Awards and Competitions

THBB Blue Helmet Awards

• The Başakşehir, Edremit, Gebze, and Samsun İlkadım plants participated.

ÇEİS Awards

• Applications were submitted in the categories of training, digital solutions, and leadership. The Safety Coaching Program received first place.

Recognition, Appreciation, and Reward Procedure

• More than 70 employees were recognized as OHS Champions.

5. Special Events and Awareness Activities

Health and Safety Week 2025

• Celebrated between 22–26 September with the following activities.

Opening Speech by our General Manager

Our General Manager delivered the opening speech under the slogan “Zero Accidents, One Life”. A total of 578 employees from 37 different locations participated in the event.

Management Safety Walk

A Safety Management Walk was completed with the participation of white-collar employees, with activities organized at 23 different locations.

Safety Coaching Training

The Safety Coaching Training program was completed with 16 participants from the Cement, Port, Terminals, and Ready-Mix Concrete business lines, all of whom received Safety Coaching certificates.

Process Safety Seminar

The seminar presented by Prof. Dr. Suna Balcı concluded with the participation of 131 employees from 32 different locations.

IOSH Training

The IOSH training program was completed with 20 participants from the Cement, Port, Terminals, and Ready-Mix Concrete sectors, who received their certificates upon completion.

Emergency Drill

Emergency drills were completed with the participation of employees and conducted at 11 locations.

Chin Strap Usage Training

Training on the use of chin straps for safety helmets was delivered at 36 locations, with 665 employees participating.

Periodic Health Examination

Periodic health examinations were completed, including respiratory, hearing, and vision tests, as well as additional tests requested by the occupational health physician. A total of 791 employees participated across three locations.

PPE Awareness Activity

A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) awareness event was organized, with 330 participants across three locations.

Construction Equipment Inspections

Inspections of construction machinery and vehicles were completed. A total of 104 employees participated in the inspections across 32 locations.

Field Audits with Subcontractor Managers

Field audits were conducted with subcontractor managers. A total of 46 white-collar employees participated in the inspections across five locations.

Safety Knowledge Competition

Employees were challenged through a Health and Safety Knowledge Competition. In this competitive event, the winner received an award, and 15 employees participated.

Online Near-Miss and Risk Reporting Training

The online Near-Miss and Risk Reporting training was completed with 110 participants from 30 different locations.

Energy Management and Burnout Prevention Training

A training session on energy management and preventing workplace burnout was conducted with participation from Head Office, attended by 20 employees.

Hazard Identification and Risk Awareness Training

The Hazard Identification and Risk Awareness training was delivered online with participation from Head Office, attended by 24 employees.

Safety Leadership Workshop: 1 October 2025, Gebze.
Earthquake drills: conducted at 30 facilities.
Visitor OHS briefing videos were prepared.
The AMWA Safety & Health Managers Meeting was held with 33 participants, 20–23 October 2025, Istanbul.
Within the scope of the Earthquake Preparedness Administrative Action Plan, preparedness activities and drills were conducted at 26 Ready-Mix Concrete plants and 3 Aggregate facilities.
Emergency action plans were revised.

2026 Roadmap

Our 2026 OHS action plan was reviewed and approved with the participation of the Heidelberg Materials AMWA OHS Director. At Akçansa, we continue our efforts in the areas of training, audits, digital solutions, and leadership development to build a strong safety culture in line with our zero-accident goal.

45,822 hours

Akçansa OHS training hours

34.28%

OHS training hours per employee

35,074 hours

Subcontractor OHS training hours