2011 Annual Report - SBM Offshore

3.7 HSSE
3.7.1 HSSE Introduction
SBM Offshore continually strives to achieve ‘zero incidents’ in its onshore and offshore operations. The Company
is committed to offer an incident free workplace to protect its most valuable asset – the men and women
responsible for its success.
Relevant and effective HSSE (Health Safety, Security and Environment) workplace controls and procedures are
in place to ensure a safe working environment. These are constantly monitored for effectiveness and enhanced
where necessary. HSSE plans covering all of the Company’s activities and operating environments are also in
place
SBM Offshore’s safety performance during 2011 highlights the challenges it faces to maintain high standards of
safety management and meet its safety objectives and commitments - with the Total Recordable Injury Frequency
Rate (TRIFR) increasing in both its fleet and construction yard operations. More detailed safety performance data
is provided in Safety management section.
Notwithstanding the conclusion that more needs to be done to curb the safety performance deterioration, a range
of HSSE improvement measures were implemented during 2011, including a number of programs and initiatives
underpinning the Company’s ongoing commitment to its published HSSE principles and objectives.
This report provides an overview of the actions taken during the year to proactively improve safety performance,
address ongoing issues and embed key HSSE programs across the SBM Offshore group.
3.7.2 Health Management
General
The Company makes workforce health its top priority. It works proactively to ensure employee health through
many initiatives, to improve existing health procedures and to mitigate all health risks.
Offshore Production
All employees working offshore undergo regular, age-related medical examinations. All marine units run Health
and Well-being programs and also provide gymnasium equipment, which employees are actively encouraged to
use.
Employees at risk of contracting malaria are advised about appropriate prevention measures and provided with
prophylaxis medication. They are also offered vaccination recommendations for the country or region in which
they work.
This is a customized selection from the SBM Offshore N.V. Annual Report 2011
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