UEM EDGENTA BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS 87 86 We value the health, safety and well-being of our people, especially as 70% of them are frontliners with higher exposure to health and safety risks due to the nature of our business operations. Our commitment to prioritising health and safety at the workplace goes beyond our employees and covers contractors as well. We strive to achieve Goal Zero, which refers to no fatality cases, no harm to people, and no damage to the environment across all levels of our company. The Operational Excellence and Health, Safety, Security and Environment division is responsible for overseeing all the Health & Safety matters at UEM Edgenta. The division was established to design, develop, implement and monitor our occupational health programme to meet regulatory requirement and to support the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (“OHSMS”), which covers the whole organisation. The division oversees: Health, Safety, Security and Environment Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement Occupational Health and Safety Management System In accordance with ISO 45001, we have in place a comprehensive OHSMS, which was developed and implemented based on the relevant rules and regulations as well as best industry guidelines and practices. The OHSMS implemented across our operating companies is based on the following guidelines and certified with the following international standards: In 2021, UEM Edgenta became the first Malaysian company to be certified with the ISO 45005:2020 (Occupational Health and Safety Management – General Guidelines for Safe Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic). The certification guides organisations to manage risks arising from COVID-19 to protect work-related health, safety and well-being. 98% of our operating sites are certified with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Rules and Regulations that Guide UEM Edgenta’s OHSMS Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994 Environmental Quality Act 1974 Factories and Machineries Act 1967 Fire Services (BOMBA) Act 1988 Quality Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy UEM Edgenta has a QHSSE Policy which drives the organisation’s QHSSE practices. These practices are certified with ISO 9001 Quality Management System QMS), ISO 45001 OHS and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standards. The OHS practices are guided by our Quality Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy, which underscores our priority for the health and safety of our people and stakeholders. The policy demonstrates our commitment to: • Meeting and exceeding all applicable statutory & regulatory requirements • Pursuing the goal of no harm to people and protecting the environment • Implementing a systematic approach to QHSSE management designed to meet stakeholders’ expectations and achieve continuous improvement • Incorporating HSSE performance as part of employees’ KPI and having contractors manage HSSE standards in line with this policy • Improving the delivery of HSSE standards and processes by eliminating hazards and reducing risks through consultation and participation of our employees or their representatives • Necessitating joint ventures to apply this policy and using its influence to promote it in other joint ventures SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT HSSE Manual We have a HSSE Manual to support the implementation of QHSSE Policy, which provides a structure for UEM Edgenta to maintain a HSSE Management System (“HSSE MS”). The MS helps to control work hazards for the Malaysian workforce and subcontractors, with a focus on risk management and continual improvement in safety performance. The HSSE MS aims to: • Demonstrate UEM Edgenta’s systematic approach for the management of HSSE matters in its business operations • Establish and demonstrate an effective and efficient management system for HSSE by building on existing principles, processes and procedures • Demonstrate UEM Edgenta’s commitment towards legislative and UEM Group HSSE requirements, and where applicable, being externally certified • Form a basis for continuous improvement in HSSE performance HSSE Manual Structure What What How With What Policy Manual & Section Procedures & Work Instructions Supporting Document Policy Describes an organisation’s overall commitment and intent towards satisfying specified criteria. Procedures & Work Instructions Providing information that ensures the organisation’s policies and practices are defined, implemented and followed. Supporting Document Tools, Forms, Checklist which help with execution of the requirement/process (exist at all business levels). Manual Providing information on the structure, policies and outline the scope of the HSSE MS. Other manuals will state minimum mandatory requirements for application across all UEM Edgenta. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
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