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Albert Dyck Memorial Park Lafarge Lake |
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At Lafarge facilities in the towns of Coquitlam and Abbotsford in British Columbia, we were faced with making a decision about what to do with two former gravel pits. The challenge of restoring the land to a viable habitat yielded results that were not only beneficial to the local ecology, but also to area residents.
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200,000th Habitat house |
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Building the 200,000th home worldwide was quite an achievement for Habitat for Humanity, and Lafarge was a sponsoring participant in that milestone project. |
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City of Gatineau presents safety award |
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Awards for safety usually come from insurance companies or trade associations. But the Lafarge Templeton Quarry in Quebec received a commendation from the City of Gatineau for exemplary community safety training. |
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Congratulations Niagara Quarry - 15 Years With No Lost Time Accidents. |
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Can you remember any facts from 1990? Who was President of the U.S.? That’s how long it’s been since there was a lost-time accident at the Niagara Quarry in Niagara Falls, NY. |
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Davenport Plant reaches 6 years without LTA |
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It's been six years since the Lafarge Davenport Cement Plant has been operating without a lost time accident. |
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Hamilton Slag Values Safety |
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Can you remember visiting the movie theater for the first run showings of Jurassic Park or Schindler’s List? The year was 1993 and the Lafarge Slag Plant in Hamilton, Ontario, hasn’t had a lost time accident since then. |
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Harleyville Plant Launches Wellness Team |
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Employees at the Lafarge plant in Harleyville, SC, formed an innovative Wellness Team as part of the Team-Based Safety concept. The purpose of the group is to create awareness of personal health issues and improve overall plant performance. |
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Helping Make Our School Zones Safe |
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Everyone knows that a picture is better than words. How about a digital sign that graphically illustrates the speed of a vehicle moving through a school zone? Thanks to the Lafarge plant in Coquitlam, BC, it’s a winning idea. |
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Hurricane Relief through the Red Cross |
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When parts of Florida and the Southeast were devastated by summer hurricanes, Lafarge executives rallied employees, customers, vendors and contractors to aid needy neighbors. |
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Lafarge Nova Scotia Wins Safety Award |
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The Lafarge Asphalt and Paving Group in Nova Scotia beat out more than 20 other contenders to win the WCB Shield Award for safety performance. |
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Lafarge Safety Presentation In Milton School |
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Kids love trucks, and keeping the youngsters away from hazardous construction sites during the summer is a Lafarge safety objective. More than 1,200 students recently attended a safety presentation in Milton, Ontario. |
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Lafarge wins Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario Award |
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No pro sports team has ever won a championship for seven consecutive years. But the Aggregates, Concrete & Asphalt (AC&A) division of Lafarge North America has been awarded its seventh consecutive Achievement Award from the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario. |
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Maryland Ready-Mix Drivers Certified in "Highway Watch" |
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Since the tragedies of September 11, the threat of domestic terrorism has become a national concern. In an effort to be a responsible corporate citizen, Lafarge has trained ready-mix drivers in Maryland to keep a watchful eye on our highways and other truck traffic. |
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National Quit Smoking Day |
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Mark your calendar now … March 9 is a day for quitters! |
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NRMCA Safety Contest |
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Is there such a thing as Safety Olympics? There is if you’re in the concrete industry. |
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PCA recognizes LNA Cement for its Commitment to Safety |
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Lafarge employees all across North America have worked millions of hours without a serious accident or injury. As a result, the Portland Cement Association has presented awards to 17 cement plants, plus the Edmonton terminal. |
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Ravena Plant Donates Surplus Vehicles to Volunteer Fire Dept. |
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Training is the keystone of an effective volunteer fire department. That’s why the Lafarge Ravena Cement Plant in New York donated two surplus vehicles to the Coeymans Fire Company for use in emergency rescue training. |
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Richmond Plant Sponsors Community Festival |
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Employees at the Lafarge cement plant in Richmond, British Columbia, participate in the annual community festival in the Hamilton area of Richmond. This year, the employees conducted a children's coloring contest to promote bicycle safety. |
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Rocky Reminds School Children To Be Safe During Construction Season |
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First there was the pet rock. Now there’s Rocky! This six-foot-tall walking chunk of rock effectively teaches good safety habits to school children all across Canada. |
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Safety pays in New Mexico |
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Lafarge officials frequently tell associates that “safety pays.” The catch phrase took on new meaning when Lafarge was selected to supply the concrete for a large job in New Mexico because of their outstanding safety record. |
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Earth Day Lessons |
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The Lafarge cement plant in Tulsa, Okla., participates in environmental and educational activities throughout the year, often providing resources to a number of schools in the area. But one year, employees from the plant teamed up with teachers and students from nearby Cherokee Elementary School for a very special project to celebrate Earth Day.
More about the Tulsa Cement Plant
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Western New York Plants Receive Safety Award |
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Winter driving conditions in western New York State can be treacherous at times. So it’s especially significant that three Lafarge ready mix concrete plants there were recognized for their outstanding safety records. |
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Whitehall Plant Passes Two Years LTA Free |
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A modern cement manufacturing facility is a beehive of activity with heavy machinery and large vehicles everywhere. Safety is the highest priority, and a two-year record with no lost time accidents, a distinction achieved by the Lafarge Whitehall Plant, is worth celebrating. |
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Woodstock Plant High School Safety Program |
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Students preparing to enter the workforce from high school need to learn more than math, science and social studies. Personnel from the Lafarge Woodstock Cement Plant have developed a health and safety program as part of a regional School-to-Work program. |
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A "Work Safe Attitude" makes a difference in the Southeast |
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115 – 74221 - 4,200,000 - 247,000 - 0. These numbers are the key to the success of the safety program for the AC&A Southeast Region's Concrete Products division. |
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Lafarge Roberta Recycles |
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Lafarge is always looking for ways to reduce waste and incorporate recycled products in our manufacturing process. After the Alabama Environmental Council (AEC) lost its recycled glass processor, Lafarge’s nearby Roberta Plant agreed to accept the glass for use in the cement-manufacturing process. The arrangement turned out to be a win-win situation for both the AEC and Lafarge. |
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Fish Creek Provincial Park |
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Lafarge donated land to the city of Calgary, Alberta, for Fish Creek Provincial Park. The park is a unique combination of wetlands, mixed forest and open prairie, the park is a sanctuary for several species of wildlife, geological formations and native grasslands. |
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Greeley Plant wins Environmental Recognition Award |
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The asphalt may be black, but the Lafarge Greeley plant is definitely GREEN. |
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Habitat for Humanity's Jimmy Carter Work Project |
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Three truckload of drywall plus 70 motivated Lafarge employees equals 3 new Habitat For Humanity homes. |
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Lafarge Riverfest |
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The celebration of shared experiences is one of the things that strengthens communities. In Alpena, Mich., for instance, the community sets aside two days a year for Riverfest, a celebration of its cultural heritage on the banks of the Thunder Bay River. Lafarge is proud to share this history with the people of Alpena and we show our support for this important community tradition by serving as the title sponsor of Riverfest every year.
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Reclaiming Land and Ancestry |
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When Lafarge purchased a company called Western Mobile of New Mexico nearly a decade ago, the deal included a 120-acre tract of land in New Mexico that was originally part of the ancestral home of the Santa Clara Pueblo tribe. The Santa Clara Pueblo can now reclaim the landscape so that future generations of the tribe will have an important place to reconnect with their ancestry. |
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The Lafarge Ontario Trail |
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In 2000, Lafarge dedicated land to the city of Hamilton, Ontario, for a recreational park known as the Lafarge Ontario Trail. The park has gained popularity in Ontario among hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers. |
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Living Lands and Waters |
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Every year, we team up with Living Lands and Waters for the “Adopt a Mississippi River Mile” clean-up effort.
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Open House at Lafarge |
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Communication is key to any good relationship, and that goes for neighbors too. As a fixture in hundreds of communities in the United States and Canada, Lafarge realizes the importance of sharing information about our operations with those who live and work near us.
Whether it’s a barbeque for the adults or games for the kids, Lafarge’s open houses are opportunities for us to develop relationships with our neighbors in the community.
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Participation with United Way in Canada |
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United Way – Centraides has provided support and assistance to 125 communities in Canada, and Lafarge has played an integral part. |
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Participation with United Way in the US |
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In Denver, Colorado, a priest, two ministers and a rabbi made a profound impact on American society. Lafarge helps keep their legacy alive. |
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Lafarge to the Rescue |
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Police and fire departments answer calls for help in our hometowns every day. When Fire Chief Rob Prior called the Lafarge cement plant in Ravena, N.Y., asking for help, Lafarge came to his rescue with a donation of materials for a new firehouse. |
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Wild Turkey Management |
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Lafarge operations often share space with a variety of wildlife ranging from elk and deer to waterfowl and even wild turkeys. In 2004, Lafarge initiated a program to preserve a wild turkey habitat near its quarry in Presque Isle, Mich. |
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Wildlife Habitat Council |
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The certification of Lafarge operations by the Wildlife Habitat Council is an important verification that we are making positive steps towards protecting wildlife habitat species and encouraging biodiversity, a key element of environmental sustainability.
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World Wildlife Fund |
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Lafarge partners with WWF Canada to protect predators such as black bears, grizzly bears, timber wolves, bobcats and mountain lions in the Bow River Valley, where we have several sites. |
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Protecting Silver Grove Wildlife |
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As part of the award-winning environmental program at our gypsum wallboard plant in Silver Grove, Ky., Lafarge North America employees started a wildlife habitat committee dedicated to initiating projects such as the installation of nesting sanctuaries for purple martins, raptors, waterfowl and even bats.
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