ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
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HUMAN CAPITAL - OUR GREATEST ASSET (Continued)
C. Occupational Health and Safety
Hong Kong Ferry is committed to providing employees with a safe working environment, free from any occupational hazards.
A Safety Committee was established by The Hong Kong Shipyard Limited to oversee health and safety criteria at the Shipyard and other business units. A well- established safety policy is in place to govern the daily operations of the Shipyard. For example, the consumption of alcohol or any dangerous drugs in the workplace is strictly forbidden as personal safety would be jeopardised when discharging job duties. Offenders will be subject to disciplinary actions.
Safety instructions for specific operations are also laid down to safeguard employees from occupational hazards. Instructions are issued on entering confined spaces whilst employees are required to follow strict guidelines on working at heights, on hygiene and the use of personal protection equipment, etc. These guidelines are reviewed and revised on a regular basis. Safety inspections are also conducted frequently at the Shipyard. Safety inspection reports are compiled to
Regular safety inspections at the Shipyard
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pinpoint areas for immediate rectification and improvements in future safety practices. Meanwhile, morning exercise sessions before work are arranged for workers every day to heighten their concentration and awareness of safety priorities. In addition, The Hong Kong Shipyard Limited also signed up to the Workplace Hygiene Charter in 2015 to commit itself to cultivating a healthy and safe work culture.
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