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Bazian
        Mobile Equipment

        Incident

        Stop on time: Emergency                                                                                  Cement

        ramps in action                                                                                      IRAQ

        Opportunity              •  Installed clear signage,
        Prevent severe accidents   reflectors, and obstacle-
        by addressing brake failure   free access
        risks on steep quarry    •  Improved inspection and
        roads. Protect workers,   maintenance to reduce
        critical assets like the   potential brake failures
        main crusher, and ensure
        regulatory compliance    Cost: 1.6 kCHF per ramp       EXIT
        through proactive safety   Timeline: 3 weeks          Ramp 1
        measures.                                                                                       Medhat Ismail
                                 Results                                                                   Darwish
                                                                                                            CEO
        Solution                 •  100% emergency readiness
        Two emergency escape      for mobile equipment in
        ramps were built on key   high risk roads at quarry
        downhill sections of the   •  Elimination of brake failure
        quarry road to provide    incidents                                         EXIT
        controlled deceleration   •  Enhanced HSE                                  Ramp 2
        zones.                    compliance and protection
        •  Constructed with       of the main crusher                                                  Amanje Rasheed
         <15% slope and filled   •  Improved safety for 30                                               Head of H&S
         with gravel/sand, wide   drivers and 10 dumpers
         enough for heavy trucks



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