ETF and OPPBTP are working together to strengthen a culture of prevention among managers
At ETF, safety is a cornerstone of our operational performance. It underpins our relationships with our partners, our organisation and our working methods, with one goal in mind: the protection of our staff.
As part of this initiative, ETF’s Grand Est branch, in partnership with OPPBTP Alsace-Lorraine, has dedicated a day to preventing collisions between machinery and ground staff — a major concern on construction sites where rail and road traffic, lifting operations and ground crews interact on a daily basis.
An identified and shared risk
The high volume of activity and the complexity of railway environments increase exposure to hazardous situations. Preventing such situations relies on rigorous organisation, effective coordination and shared vigilance.
In light of this, more than 50 supervisors — works managers, site managers, team leaders and machine operators — came together with a common goal: to strengthen collective vigilance and improve practices on the ground.
A proactive day dedicated to fostering a sustainable safety culture
Structured around practical discussions and feedback from the field, this awareness-raising day provided an opportunity to analyse situations encountered on construction sites, assess existing practices and identify improvement measures that can be implemented immediately.
By encouraging the active participation of supervisors, this initiative reinforces ownership of safety issues and develops shared reflexes. It is fully in line with ETF’s continuous improvement approach and helps to embed a culture of prevention within teams on a long-term basis.
Safety at the heart of ETF’s commitment
Olivier Meulot, ETF’s Grand Est regional manager, emphasises:
“Our teams work tirelessly, day and night, to optimise the lifecycle of railway infrastructure and ensure the smooth flow of traffic. Every decision, every action and every investment made by the agency is guided by a single principle: ensuring the safety of every one of our employees.”
