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Health, Safety & Environment
Policy
 It
is a primary and continuing policy of Valentine Maritime Ltd. that
in conducting our activities we will endeavor to protect the health and safety of
our employees and others that may be affected by these activities. We shall endeavour
to limit the adverse affects on the physical environment in which our activities
are carried out.
We are
committed to high HSE standards and will ensure that our HSE performance is integrated
into our business obligations and considerations. We will ensure that our contractors
have adequate HSE plans and programmes in place.
As responsible community members
we believe that accidents and incidents which can or may affect our employees, other
people, the environment or our assets can be prevented.
We believe that good management
can ensure that risks are calculated, occupational illnesses avoided, all accidental
losses minimised and the environment protected against emissions and wastes caused
by our activities.
We shall comply with relevant
legislation in those geographical areas where our work is performed, and strive
to improve working and environmental conditions. This shall include enhancing HSE
performance where possible and reasonably practicable. We shall endeavour to use
best industry practices and standards where these will improve HSE performance.
The President of the company is responsible
for ensuring implementation of this policy and providing the necessary resources
for implementation of the element. The resources shall be adequate and readily available.
All other managers, and supervisors are accountable for the HSE risks in their area,
they shall ensure the risks are identified and control measures implemented to minimise
them. All employees are responsible for implementing the requirements of this policy,
they are expected to contribute to the management system using the methods and systems
detailed in this document.
Training shall be provided at
all levels to ensure this policy, the HSEMS, and the expectations and responsibilities
associated with the implementation of the HSEMS are commonly known at all levels
of the work force.
All safety, health and environment
regulations, management systems, emergency and contingency procedures, operating
procedures, standards and training shall comply with this policy. This policy shall
apply to all projects and locations and specifically includes fabrication and offshore
operations.
This policy shall apply to all
contracted services employed by VML. The implementation of this
policy shall follow the detailed arrangements contained in this document, implementation
shall be followed up and monitored to ensure compliance.
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