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OUR GREATEST ASSET - HUMAN CAPITAL (Continued
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Occupational Health and afety
A Safety Committee with strong roles and clear duties was established to oversee safety matters and ensure our operations at the shipyard achieve high standards of safety and health. Our Safety Officer performs regular safety inspections and monitors shipyard operations' activities to ensure all employees are working safely and are equipped with appropriate safety gear and personal protection equipment. A safety inspection report is prepared on a weekly basis to identify areas for immediate rectification and recommendations for future safety practices. A morning safety session is also arranged daily to thoroughly remind our employees of safety measures and heighten their safety awareness. Furthermore, a Safety Quiz Competition is organised annually to raise shipyard employees' awareness of occupational health and safety and cultivate a safety culture.
We take every step to safeguard our employees from all health and safety hazards and prepare them to manage unexpected health and safety incidents in an effective manner. An annual fire drill is conducted at the shipyard and the Principal Office to familiarise our employees with safety and evacuation procedures. Crew members on vessels and at the piers are well-trained and are familiar with safety protocols and guidelines. To make sure our crew members are acquainted with various procedures to be followed during an emergency situation, emergency drills including fire and major injury incidents are conducted twice a month on the vessels and at the piers for Dangerous Goods Vehicular Ferry Services, whilst emergency drills are conducted quarterly at Harbour Cruise - Bauhinia. Collaboration and participation are very important to achieving safety excellence. Therefore, a joint fire drill exercise is arranged quarterly to exchange knowledge between the Dangerous Goods Vehicular Ferry Services and Harbour Cruise Bauhinia, and to develop coordination for any unforeseeable incidents.
Joint fire drill exercise organised by Dangerous Goods Vehicular Ferry Services and Harbour Cruise - Bauhinia
Staff well-being leads to a more productive and engaged workforce. Our Group medical insurance plan provides outpatient and hospitalisation coverage for both our employees and their families. Additional insurance plan options such as self-subscribed medical top-up insurance and dental plans are also provided for employees joining on their own to enjoy affordable health services. Periodic health check-up and vaccination subsidies are offered to our employees to help them keep track of their health and wellness and prevent diseases. To take good care of our employees' wellness and ensure they are in good health to perform their duties, staff members of shipyard and ferry operations who are aged 50 or above are eligible for a one-off free medical check-up. Such initiatives would help to educate, motivate and inspire our employees to get more involved in their own wellness journey and be aware of any health alerts in their lives.
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Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited Annual Report 2017