HSE: A Way of Thinking and Behaving
In May 2006, SAL became the first heavy lift specialist to be certified for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - the highest certification standards obtainable for environmental protection and occupational health and safety. This certification has now been extended to all 16 vessels (18 vessels by February 2009) under SAL agency. All new buildings within the SAL fleet will be equipped with an Environmental Passport and a Ballast Water Management (BWM) Plan.
With this, SAL further emphasizes its commitment to reduce the amount of chemicals on board and to further improve the overall environmental performance of the vessels. The on-going implementation of these standards on board and ashore will be supervised by SAL’s in-house safety/quality management division.
Maximizing Stakeholder Engagement
Management and crew are walking hand in hand to develop and implement the company’s approach to health, safety, and environmental protection. While the crew is most exposed to potential risks and health hazards on board, management plays an essential role in supporting and facilitating the implementation of HSE regulations. Therefore, frequent HSE meetings are held not only on board but also at SAL’s main office to encourage a culture of personal responsibility that puts HSE on everybody’s agenda.
A sound HSE culture - formula for trust, hope, responsibility and commitment.
Protecting Sensitive Heavy Lift Cargo
Our safety culture involves close project monitoring from the planning stages to successful completion. Given the sensitivity of most heavy lift cargoes risk assessments are performed as needed to assure for an optimum of safety during loading, discharging and sea passage.
Dressing up for Safety: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
A comprehensive HSE policy extends to both crew and visitors. Thus, protective gear including safety helmets, shoes and jackets is required for everyone seeking access to the vessels. A set of safety rules and regulations has been developed to guarantee for visitors’ safe stay on board. To further contribute to a safe environment on board, regular accident analyses are conducted.
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Protection Policy
It is the declared health, safety and environmental protection policy of the company to:
- provide for healthy and safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment
- prevent human injury or loss of life
- avoid damages to the environment, in particular to the marine environment
- establish safeguards against identified risks and hazards
- set measures to control operational and process risks, thus minimizing hazards to our employees, contractors and the general public
- set and review occupational health/environment objectives and targets
- continuously improve HSE-management skills of personnel ashore and onboard the ship, including preparing for emergencies related both to health, safety and environmental protection
- comply with mandatory rules, regulations, legal requirements, industry standards and local applicable laws/requirements
- be prepared for emergencies
- take into account applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by International Organizations, Administrations, Classification Societies and other Maritime Organizations
- communicate the content of this policy to our clients, to maintain wide ranging contact on health, safety and environment issues, to improve awareness
