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KEY HSE INITIATIVES

16-18 JUNE 23 APRIL-30 JUNE
Johor Port Organises Investigating Barriers via Tripod Beta Training Environment and Scheduled Waste Joint Inspection
Course
A series of comprehensive Environmental & Scheduled Waste
The course, organised by HSE Section of Port Security & Safety Inspections was conducted between PSSD and contractors.
Department (PSSD), is designed to equip participants with the These inspections were designed to ensure compliance with the
knowledge and skills necessary to effectively investigate incidents by Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974, focusing on the effective
identifying and analysing underlying barriers using the Tripod Beta management and disposal of scheduled waste. These inspections
methodology. This enhances the understanding of underlying causes, are conducted to evaluate the handling, storage, and disposal of
promotes systematic thinking and supports the development of scheduled waste, ensuring that they do not pose a threat to public
effective, sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence. health or the environment. Furthermore, it increased awareness of the
SW management among those involved.
11 JUNE
Northport Joins Maxis Working at Height Supervisor (MWAHS) 8 APRIL-26 JUNE
Workshop Safety Toolbox and Safety Moments with Various Contractors and
Port Users
A formal training programme was conducted to equip supervisors with
the essential knowledge and skills required to manage and oversee Safety Toolbox Briefing is a monthly activity between Johor Port
work-at-height activities. The workshop covered critical areas including management and various contractors including other Port Users. The
legal requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment, proper use programme aims to reinforce adherence to safety principles, foster a
of fall protection equipment and emergency response procedures. safety-centric culture, establish an avenue for effective communication
Representatives from Northport’s HSE and Fire and Rescue Department and prevent accidents and reduce associated risks.
successfully completed the training. Safety Moments is a monthly engagement programme conducted by
the Port Security and Safety Department by sharing lessons learned
5 JUNE from accidents, aimed at reducing accident statistics by raising
Tanjung Bruas Port Organises Firefighting Awareness Campaign 1.0 safety awareness within the Port. Among the participants of this
programme were Johor Port employees, contractors, and port tenants.
Tanjung Bruas Port held its inaugural Firefighting Awareness Campaign The programme is crucial to engage all employees and port users to
1.0, aimed at promoting safety awareness and enhancing emergency continuously adhere to safety protocols to minimise accidents while
working at the Port.
preparedness among employees and stakeholders including tenants,
port users, and residents of nearby villages. The campaign featured
active participation from the Tangga Batu Fire and Rescue Department, 28-30 APRIL
who conducted a live demonstration and shared valuable expertise on Northport Conducts the Recertification Audit for ISO45001:2018 &
fire safety and emergency response. Besides that, interactive sessions, ISO9001:2015
practical training and hands-on exposure to fire safety equipment were
also featured. This initiative reflects Tanjung Bruas Port’s ongoing
commitment to creating a safe and secure working environment while The recertification audit for ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and
cultivating a strong safety culture throughout the port community. Safety Management System) and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management
System) was successfully conducted with Bureau Veritas as the newly
appointed certification body. This audit aimed to evaluate the continued
27 MAY compliance and effectiveness of Northport’s management systems in
Northport Participates in Webinar - Lessons from OSH-Related Court line with international standards. The recertification process reflects the
Cases (Ver. 1/2025) organisation's ongoing commitment to safety, quality and continuous
improvement across all operations.
A webinar focusing on key takeaways from court cases related to
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) was organised by the Selangor 29 APRIL
Branch of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Northport Participates in ‘Seminar Organisasi Keselamatan
and Malaysia’s Small and Medium Enterprises Unit. The programme Kebakaran’
aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of the importance
of complying with OSH regulations and legislation in the workplace.
Attended by 289 participants from across Malaysia, the session brought Northport took part in the ‘Seminar Organisasi Keselamatan Kebakaran’
(OKK) 2025, organised by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia
together OSH practitioners to learn from real-world case studies and
reinforce the critical role of proactive safety management. (JBPM). Held across several locations, the seminar introduced the
implementation of the Fire Safety Organisation Certificate - a mandatory
requirement for the issuance of the Fire Certificate. The programme
16 MAY aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of fire safety
Occupational Health Awareness Talk: Psycho-social Issues at the management among organisations while strengthening collaboration
Workplace between JBPM and industry players in promoting fire safety at
workplaces and in the community.
Johor Port via PSSD organised an Occupational Health Awareness Talk
on Psycho-social Issues at the Workplace. The speaker is Dr. Mohd Rizal
bin Abd Azis from the Occupational Health Doctor (OHD), Klinik Asia.
The programme aimed at promoting mental well-being, preventing
work-related stress, and fostering a supportive work environment.
Among the common objectives were to raise awareness on psycho-
social hazards, to promote mental health and emotional well-being, to
identify early signs and symptoms, reduce mental health stigma and
ensure compliance with occupational health regulations.