Workforce is the most important asset of an organisation. We take the initiative to develop and implement a Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the requirements of an internationally recognised standard, OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series). A Task Force was established to formulate the documentation and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with the consideration of subsequent OHSAS 18001 certification and with the integration of the existing internal quality and environmental systems, including risk assessments, safety rules, lessons learnt, tips on OHS etc.. With the objective of continual improvement on OHS, several targets are established to monitor the achievement, e.g. Minimising Accident Rates, Safety Promotion, Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health within the Workplaces, and Safety Training.
With regard to the OHS for the staff at workplace, risk assessment reports are prepared for various common hazardous areas concerning the following major aspects:
Office Activities
Site Activities
Supportive Activities in APB Centre
Supportive Activities for Specific Maintenance Works
Safety Rules for Site Inspection are developed on reasonably and practicably basis to address certain specific tasks.
Safe and healthy working environment
Awareness training on Integrated Management System
Staff are provided with sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety helmets, safety shoes and mouth masks etc. to protect themselves against common hazards at work.
The department has arranged eleven sessions of Awareness Training on Integrated Management System for individual staff to enhance their understanding of the requirements and benefits of implementing the OHSAS 18001 within the department to promote the awareness of staff's OHS at workplace.