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Ports’ Key HSE Initiatives

– Quarter 2, 2023

PTP

 Celebrated World Day for Safety and Health at  Hosted the MMC Group HSE and Security Heads
Work 2023 on 28 April 2023. In conjunction with the Meeting from 12 to 13 June 2023. The session was held to
theme, “A safe and healthy working environment is a discuss in-depth performances and future plans for the
fundamental principle and right at work”, the PTP Health, Group’s HSE and Security for 2023.
Safety and Environment (HSE) team organised several
activities to raise health and safety awareness among  Initiated the Safety Skills Training for blue-collar
its employees, including Occupational Safety and employees. Through this training, the blue-collar
Health Act amendment briefing by Department employees would have the opportunities to participate
of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Johor, in over 15 modules of safety skills training, such as
ergonomic awareness briefing, HSE crossword puzzle Fatal 5, Risk Assessment, Work at Heights and
and Augmented Reality-Virtual Reality safety games. Introduction to HSE Legislation.

JOHOR PORT

 The development and construction of Port Reception and others. These programmes were scheduled to
Facilities for Scheduled Waste storage management was be conducted monthly with various topics and target
initiated. The objective was to centralise waste collection groups.
to avoid non-compliance with the Environmental Quality
Act Regulation 1974.  Conducted Random Inspection for Shore Crane
(15MT-25MT) and Boom Lift on 8 June 2023. These
 Implemented the Accident Mitigation Plan by organising inspections will be conducted regularly with the
a series of Safety Moment programmes involving involvement of Johor Port resident contractors.
Prime Mover drivers, Terminal Equipment Operators
including crane operators, Lashing Gang, Stevedores,  Conducted DOSH Awareness Talk on 13 June 2023,
to emphasise the role and duties of HSE representatives.

NORTHPORT

 Participated in the International Maritime Dangerous  Participated in the International Association of Ports
Goods Code Training on General Awareness and Harbours (IAPH) Sustainability Awards 2023,
and Function Specific from 29 to 30 May 2023. under the Health Safety and Security category.
The training provided a comprehensive introduction The IAPH Sustainability Awards recognises and
to dangerous goods, including their characteristics celebrates exceptional achievements and best practices
and the appropriate procedures for safe handling. in sustainability within the global port and harbour
industry.
 Organised the Port Reception Facilities Open Day on
7 June 2023 with Alam Flora Environmental Solutions  Conducted HSE Council Meeting no. 2/2023 on
in conjunction with World Environment Day 2023. 26 June 2023. Chaired by Northport’s Chief Executive
With the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, the event Officer, the meeting was attended by the senior
was organised to raise awareness about the critical management team and employee representatives to
importance of environmental preservation among the address and discuss various HSE-related matters and
port workers and its stakeholders. seek resolutions at the highest level.