Holcim Technology Ltd (“HTEC”) and its affiliates worldwide ("Holcim") will be contracting with a mobile phone provider for the purchase of new mobile phones for use by ready-mix (RMX) drivers in this region. These new phones will include enhanced technology to promote both operational safety and logistical efficiency. One such technological feature will be Global Positioning System (GPS) capability.

All RMX drivers will be required to carry these phones while on duty, with the GPS function enabled.

RMX driver acknowledges that the phones are not meant for any personal use whatsoever, and that their use is permitted only for working with the HOLCIM+ Concrete. Driver shall never operate the phone (and/or the HOLCIM+ Concrete) while driving or operating any vehicle. Any breach or violation of this paragraph constitutes a violation of Holcim's applicable safety policies and regulations, and will be handled accordingly (violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination).

You agree that Holcim as the owner of commercial vehicles may equip them with GPS tracking, whether as embedded equipment or, in this case, via the use of mobile phones assigned to drivers of company-owned trucks. It is important to note that, during off-duty hours, no driver is required to keep the GPS-equipped mobile phone on his or her person or in his or her residence.

Those drivers who are not employees of Holcim, and whose trucks Holcim does not own ("Third Party Drivers"), understand and acknowledge that they are independent contractors, and your acknowledgement of these terms in no way creates an employee/employer relationship. Such Third Party Drivers shall at all times be independent contractors and not joint venturers with, or partners, employees, agents, representatives, or servants of Holcim. Third Party Drivers shall have exclusive control and direction of themselves and their employees. Neither these terms nor the acknowledgment thereof (nor anything else related to Third Party Drivers’ use of the HOLCIM+ Concrete) shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing a relationship of employer and employee between Third Party Drivers and Holcim, or between Holcim and any employee, contractor, vendor, representative, or agent of Third Party Drivers.

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If you have any questions about this issue, please contact your supervisor.
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[21 July 2021]