Safety is a core value at GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. We are committed to safeguarding employees and assets, customers, the community and the environment at all times. We are devoted to provide proper training, procedures and tools to ensure a safe and secure working environment which minimizes the risk of an injury or accident, and handles our customers' containers responsibly. We believe that safe operating practices are a shared responsibility among management, employees, contractors and visitors.
To accomplish these goals:
We will provide a safe, secure and healthy environment.
We will promote safety as a core value.
We will train our employees to work safely and provide them with the equipment and information necessary to do so.
We will ensure that all work is performed safely, no matter how important or urgent.
We will ensure a continued and open dialogue with all business partners.
We will focus on the continuous improvement of our operations.
We will comply with all regulations and industry standards.
We will cooperate with all regulatory agencies.
We will prevent and investigate the occurrence of unsafe or illegal acts.
We will prepare and react promptly to an emergency situation.
Responsibility and authority
The President and Chief Executive Officer has the responsibility and authority to implement this Policy, including the development and approval of Company policies, procedures and guidelines.
All managers and supervisors must demonstrate commitment to this Policy at all times and are responsible within their respective jurisdictions for taking the actions they deem necessary to ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines.
All employees of the Company must demonstrate commitment to this Policy at all times and are responsible for performing their duties in a manner consistent with Company policies, procedures and guidelines.