Occupational health

The Company has laid down a plan of action to improve occupational health onboard.

In close collaboration with the Danish Maritime Occupational Health Service and suppliers of material and equipment, key objectives are being defined and addressed, with the goal of making improvements.

Substitutions of chemicals, paint and housekeeping products have been carried out, and new products are monitored continuously, as the improvement of occupational health is an ongoing process.

Solutions for local exhausts or the proximity of equipment where the crew may be exposed to noxious gases have been installed, or will be installed when an effective solution has been found.

The Company is committed to the guidelines provided by the Danish Maritime Occupational Health Service, including Sector Specific Guidance referred as the Fall Arrest System.

The Company strongly encourages shipboard management to implement and utilise the tools provided, such as onboard safety initiation and risk assessment of work.

The Company’s new building program requires the evaluation of specifications for vessel construction and equipment to ensure compliance with Company policy and flag state regulations.

A future Company task will be to focus on the psychological work environment by implementing a staff appraisal system to measure workplace satisfaction and uncover potential areas of improvement.