ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
3. HUMAN CAPITAL - OUR GREATEST ASSET (Continued)
C.
Occupational Health and Safety (Continued)
Safety messages are communicated through internal memos, guidelines and training. Medical check-ups are arranged for new joiners, as well as staff members who are aged 65 or above and frontline staff such as workers at the Shipyard to ensure that they are able to discharge their job duties in good health. Chinese herbalists from Pok Oi Hospital were also invited to hold seminars with our staff to raise awareness of healthy living habits.
In the operation of Harbour Cruise - Bauhinia and Dangerous Goods Vehicular Ferry Services, employees have strict health and safety rules to follow. Smoking is forbidden in designated areas of the cruise ships to safeguard the health and safety of both our employees and customers.
Morning exercise for shipyard workers before work to enhance health and
concentration
d.
Anti-corruption
Hong Kong Ferry Group strives to uphold the highest standard of business ethics and integrity. It does not tolerate any form of corruption or malpractice such as bribery, money laundering, extortion and fraud. Expected professional conduct at the workplace is outlined in the Group's Code of Conduct, which requires all employees to abide by anti- corruption regulations in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the Code of Conduct also lays down rules on soliciting or accepting any unfair advantages.
Officers from the Independent Commission Against Corruption ("ICAC") are invited to deliver seminars every two years, so that employees are fully conversant with all anti-corruption laws and regulations relevant to their operations. In line with Hong Kong Ferry Group's commitment to anti-corruption, a whistle-blowing policy is also in place to allow employees to report any malpractice and misconduct to the Internal Audit Manager or the Group General Manager with complete confidentiality. During the reporting period, there were no confirmed cases of corruption and non-compliance with any rules and regulations as regards anti-corruption such as the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
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Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited Annual Report 2015