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CARE's rise continues in Brienne!

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And another milestone for our mill in Brienne-le-Château, which celebrated its third year without a lost-time work-related injury on January 18!

This is a source of great satisfaction for all site employees, who have incorporated CARE routines into their daily work and make safety a top priority.

The many tools implemented at the site over the past few years have helped foster a safety culture at the Brienne site and drive the CARE initiative. Last year, safety dialogues were stepped up.

This year, a new program has been launched: "Vis ma Vie Sécurité."

“Live My Safety” is an initiative designed to share best practices, foster a safety culture, and develop the CARE 2025 policy (managing major risks in our industry and fostering a just culture). It also involves taking time to reflect and assess our progress in this initiative.

How does it work? Stéphanie Habasque, QSE Manager at the Brienne site, explains.

We have formed pairs and created a schedule for the entire year. Each month, two pairs participate in the"Walk in My Shoes" safety program. The pairs are composed of employees from across the site, regardless of their position in the hierarchy. Operators and managers may find themselves sharing their daily routines.

In the month leading up to the"Vis ma Vie Sécurité" event, the two members of the team must complete a preparatory form that allows them to take a step back and reflect on all the CARE initiatives each person has carried out, changes in behavior, technical and organizational improvements within their department, and each person’s contribution to the CARE initiative. It’s a real plus for realizing just how much we do! It’s also about preparing to welcome your colleague to the department and figuring out what tasks they’ll be assigned.

Next comes the implementation phase of the"Vis ma Vie Sécurité" program. Each pair will spend half a day in the other’s department on different days. During one of these two half-days, a safety discussion must be held. If neither pair has been trained to conduct this discussion, a department manager will assist them in doing so. 

At the end of these two half-days, each person writes a summary of what they learned while working in the other’s department.

In less than six months, more than half of the site’s employees have already completed their “Vis ma Vie Sécurité” program!
Sébastien Leclerc
Manager of the Brienne Mill

Very positive feedback

It was an interesting half-day that gave me a chance to experience some of the work done in the morning, where the specific conditions of the job require extra vigilance due to the risks involved. Furthermore, a fresh perspective is helpful for asking relevant questions and identifying potential areas for improvement. This “Vis ma Vie Sécurité” experience clearly demonstrates the connection with the safety measures already in place.
FranckTeam Leader, Technical Center
It was a pleasant half-day during which I was able to show Franck what had been implemented at the Technical Center through a team effort. We also discussed ergonomics at my workstation: maintaining good seating and posture. He also accompanied me to the safety meeting and conducted a site visit with the team. I really enjoyed the morning I spent in his department as well: he has a keen eye for the risks associated with his job. He is vigilant and doesn’t act hastily.
FrédériqueTeam Leader, Technical Center
That morning, I was able to show Loïc the various hazards one might encounter in the lab. When he first arrived, he didn’t see any risks. I was able to show him what had been put in place in the lab: checklists, labels on the drawers, pictograms on the equipment, etc. The half-day went very well. I was pleasantly surprised by Loïc; although he’s been with the company for just over a year, he’s very familiar with the risks associated with his position and is committed to safety.
Guillaume
My partner listened carefully to the instructions for my workstation and was able to apply them. I was able to demonstrate a simple task like repairing a sieve, which some people might view as a “quiet” activity but which actually involves many hazards. This helped raise awareness of the importance of integrating safety into our daily activities. I appreciated the preparation for the orientation: the discussion covering the full scope of safety, which facilitated communication with Sébastien on the day of the event. By shadowing him for half a day, I discovered the complexity of drafting and preparing on-site work, particularly regarding the prevention plan and related documents. The orientation was very good; I am satisfied with these two half-days.
Jean-Michel
I noticed that Stéphanie’s work involves a wide range of safety initiatives. The safety meeting is very helpful; everyone shares their experience and expertise in their respective roles. I participated in a safety dialogue in the bakery with Angélique. This “Vis ma Vie Sécurité” initiative allowed me to interact with other departments and discover a new work environment. It was a wonderful experience for me. I’m willing to lead safety dialogues in the future.
Loïc

Once again, congratulations to all the teams at the Moulin de Brienne and
for their commitment to safety—both for themselves and for others!

#CollectivelyCommitted #CARE

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