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Ports Key Hse Initiatives

PTP

• Conducted Ex-Tanjung Exercise in collaboration with the This comprehensiveworkshop brought together various
National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), various functional teams to collaborate and integrate their expertise
government and private agencies, and representatives from towards a common objective. The primary aim of this initiative
the surrounding communities. The types of drills involved was to significantly decrease the occurrences of these
included Ship Fire, Marine Oil Spill, Search and Rescue (Man incidents by implementing innovative practical measures and
Overboard) and Chemical Leakage. reinforcing a collective commitment to safety. The successful
• Organised a Kaizen Event for Reducing Onboard Injury execution of this event underscores PTP's ongoing dedication
Incidents, bringing together cross-functional teams, including to creating and maintaining a safer operational environment.
frontliners, in a dedicated workshop. The inclusion of • Participated in the Auxiliary Police Basic Course as part of
frontline staff in the Kaizen workshop was instrumental in PTP's identified need for armed security personnel upon
formulating effective practical solutions tailored to PTP's being gazetted as Key Point Area Priority No. 1. PTP sent four
specific operational needs. This event not only demonstrated new security personnel consisting of auxiliary police officers
a holistic approach by integrating diverse perspectives but to undergo the Course at PULAPOL Kuching, Sarawak from
also highlighted the value of incorporating insights from 1 October to 1 December 2023, to qualify their appointment
those directly involved in daily operations. The outcome as Auxiliary Police Officers as stipulated in section 47 of the
of the Kaizen Event has made a substantial contribution in Police Act 1967.
tackling onboard vessel injury incidents, to further improve • Organised an Emergency Awareness Day to provide
the safety standards in PTP. exposure to all PTP employees on fire safety with activities
• Conducted a Kaikaku Kaizen Event with a specific such as talks, distribution of fire safety brochures and
focus on reducing grounded Prime Mover incidents. exhibitions.

Johor Port
• Organised the annual JPB HSE Day 2023 event as an ongoing Corporate Planning and Risk Management Department, Bulk
commitment to improve Safety, Health and Environment and Breakbulk Department (BBT) and Port Security and Safety
care and awareness among all workers and port users in Department, aimed to educate and cultivate the BBT staffs’
the premises. During this event, Johor Port implemented familiarity, awareness, and readiness on the execution of
various initiatives to mitigate the risks associated with Safety, the Emergency Response Plan in line with the Department’s
Health and Environment; including the Safety Management Business Continuity Plan during crisis situations. Specifically,
Walkabout, Toolbox Briefing, safety engagement sessions the exercise exposes them to responses and protocols
with in-house Contractors, Safety Moment Programme, HSE across different scenarios during emergency situations as
trainings and other safety related programmes. The event part of the port’s disaster management capabilties. During
was officiated by CEO, Md Derick Basir with the presence the exercise CEO, Md Derick Basir acted as Chairman of
of Johor Port Management Team, government agencies and the Crisis Management Team (CMT) in activating the CMT
industrial players. and BBT Business Continuity Plan, done together with the
• Conducted a fire drill and Business Continuity Plan exercise Heads of Departments. MMC Group Risk Management, Port
code named FXB 2023 at BBT’s Office, Warehouse 3E, Johor of Tanjung Pelepas, Senai Airport and Johor Port Authority
Port. The exercise, which was organised by Johor Port’s personnel.

Northport

• Conducted an internal audit for the Integrated Management awareness within their working group, subsequently acting
System (IMS) as part of the requirement to maintain the as safety leaders in their work area.
certification of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and • Organised the Northport Safety Day 2023 with the theme
Safety Management System (OHSMS) and ISO9001:2015 "Kerana Dirimu Begitu Berharga, Elakkan Kemalangan."
Quality Management System (QMS). The internal audit to celebrate and promote a safe and healthy working
covered the operational procedures, safety protocols and environment cultivated within the organisation. In line with
quality management practices.
this year’s World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
• Organised a Lost Time Injury (LTI) Clinic session chaired Day theme, 'A Safe and Healthy Working Environment - A
by its CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, and attended Fundamental Right,' the event featured a range of activities
by respective Head of Divisions/Departments and injured designed to highlight the importance of workplace safety.
personnel. This session started with a stark reminder The highlight of the event was the presentation of the 'Best
of circumstances leading to LTI, followed by proposed Safety Performer Awards', ‘Best Safety Coordinator Award’
corrections and preventive actions to be implemented and the recognition of the 'Best Safety Contractor Award,'
immediately, such as the appointment of the injured personnel honouring exemplary Northport employees and contractors
as Safety Ambassadors who are tasked with spreading safety for their outstanding commitment to safety and health.