Lafarge Cement’s Hope Works yard supervisor, John Millen has received a special safety award from the Mineral Products Association.

Mr Millen, who has worked at the cement plant for over 37 years, received the award in recognition of his personal to improving safety standards at the cement works.

Hope Works manager, Ashley Bryan, said: "This Award recognises the hands-on approach he takes to housekeeping and safety and the determination he demonstrates to maintain the standards he has achieved.

"Safety is our number one priority across the business: with more people like John, we will continue to see our safety record on site improve and head towards our company’s goal of zero Lost-Time Injuries."