A memorandum of understanding was signed between Lafarge Pakistan and All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) for provision of training and awareness to all its members on health and safety. Amr Reda, CEO, Lafarge Pakistan, said "The cement industry operates in an environment with multiple types of hazards, making it our priority to ensure the safety of all people, working directly and indirectly, in it. "APCMA has welcomed this initiative and is encouraging all its members to not only study and apply these safety standards but take initiatives to share the best practices across their organizations." Aizaz Sheikh, CEO of Kohat Cement and Chairman of APCMA, thanked the Lafarge for this initiative taken by them.