Middleton Block Plant achieved five years with no Lost Time Accident (LTA) in August.

Speaking about the achievement, Operations Director Nick Wood said
"This was a significant milestone and I'd like to North Region—recognition for safety record thank everyone for their commitment to safety. Let's not take our eye off the ball and continue this great form."

In August, Vitafoam Dukinfield achieved three years and VLP achieved two years with no LTAs.

Speaking about the safety evolution in the North Region, SHE Risk Manager - North Eddie Grime said
"An additional positive trend across many businesses in the North region is the steady growth in good quality behavioural observations coming in from a broad range of people.This has been coupled with progress in resolving the number of open, unresolved accident, incident, near miss and hazard reports (and investigations). This demonstrates the desire by these businesses to really improve safety performance."