2012 Sustainability selection - SBM Offshore

3.8 HSSE
3.8.1 Introduction
SBM Offshore is committed to protecting people, preventing pollution and safeguarding the environment. The
Group strives to offer an incident free workplace to protect its most valuable asset: the men and women
responsible for its success.
During 2012, the Board of Management reviewed and endorsed an updated Health, Safety, Security and
Environment (HSSE) Policy which clearly re-affirms the Group’s commitment to HSSE, as well as extending the
HSSE Policy on aspects of Social Performance.
Relevant HSSE workplace controls and procedures are in place to ensure a safe working environment. These are
monitored for effectiveness and enhanced where necessary. HSSE plans covering all Group activities and
operating environments are also in place.
The Group’s safety performance improved during 2012 in comparison to performance in 2011. This improvement
was due to a number of interventions which re-iterated the commitment of senior management to safe working
objectives; these included timely safety stand-downs, enhanced training and competence, and improvement in
Safety Culture throughout the Group.
As a result, the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) improved both in fleet and construction yard
operations. The TRIFR Rate for the Group for 2012 was 0.38.
Detailed safety performance data is provided in the Safety Management section.
Actions taken during 2012 to proactively improve safety performance, address ongoing issues, and embed key
HSSE programmes across the Group are described further below.
3.8.2 Health Management
General
The Group considers workforce health a key priority. It works proactively by implementing initiatives to promote
employee health, improve existing health procedures, and to mitigate any health risks.
Offshore Production
All employees working offshore undergo regular age related medical examinations. All offshore units run health
and wellbeing programmes and provide gymnasium equipment which employees are actively encouraged to use.
Employees identified as being at risk of contracting Malaria are given advice on appropriate prevention measures
and are provided with Prophylaxis medication. They are also offered vaccinations which are recommended for the
country or region in which they work. Travel health arrangements are in place that address the country or local
health risks and provide the necessary recommendations and practices to reduce these health risks to staff.