“The construction industry is undeniably a fulfilling yet dangerous one. It is the duty of both the private and the public sector to create a ‘culture of safety,’ not just within our own companies, but all over the country. Safety is a domain wherein we should work together, instead of compete.”
Republic Cement CEO Nabil Francis calls for the participation of the private and public sectors to create a ‘culture of safety’ within the construction industry. In 2013, the Philippine construction industry lost 66,000 operational days due to cases of occupational injury which resulted to temporary incapacity to work. Republic Cement achieved a zero fatality rate in 2017 with only two lost-time injuries because of intensive safety protocols and strict implementation.