Occupational Safety and Health

Our Integrated Management System (IMS) comprises an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system for EMSTF to oversee the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of safety and health controls and performance.

With an aim to ensuring workplace safety and health of our staff and contractors, we implement an ISO 45001:2018 certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System in our IMS. The Steering Committee on OSH plays a key role to oversee OSH performance across our operations, while the Divisional Occupational Safety and Health Committees (DivOSHCs) are responsible for strengthening communication and ensuring effective implementation of workplace safety and health practices.

OSH Management

To minimise occupational injuries, we take a comprehensive approach to cover the aspects of hazard identification and risk assessment, incident investigation and follow-up actions.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Identify work-related hazards with reference from the System Procedure Manual.
• Conduct risk assessments and establish corresponding work instruction based on the business nature of each Strategic Business Unit.
• Provide necessary personal protective equipment and gear to staff members.

Incident Investigation

• Stop all works and report to a supervisor immediately if OSH incident is happened.
• Investigate reasons of the incident and respond to reasonable enquiries made by the Sectional Safety Supervisor or the Safety Officer of the division.
• Protect the staff members who report safty hazards or decide to remove themselves from dangerous working environment from reprisals.

Follow-up Actions

• Hold regular meetings to review internal measures and evaluate OSH performance by the Steering Committee on OSH and DivOSHCs.
• Conduct internal audits periodically to drive continuous improvement in OSH management.

OSH Awareness

To enhance safety awareness of our staff and contractors, and to equip them with necessary skills to handle OSH incidents, the EMSD runs a variety of safety training programmes and sets corresponding requirements for contractors. We delivered safety messages through digital channels to our staff during the epidemic.