South Asia Gateway Terminals

While the Chief Executive Officer holds ultimate responsibility for the implementation of this policy at all levels of the organization, every SAGT employee shall accept individual responsibility and be respectively accountable for managing Health, Safety and Environment matters. The Company shall establish targets to measure and monitor its performance and strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment management. In order to achieve its objectives, SAGT management shall: Annually review the Health, Safety and Environment Policy. Annually review and document the Health, Safety and Environment risks associated with the business and implement action plans to minimize these risks. Additional and special emphasis will be given to controlling the hazards that represent the greatest potential for fatal injury. Comply with all applicable regulations, legislations and where applicable best industrial practices and standards. Annually audit the Health, Safety and Environment management system in order to assess the effectiveness of existing practices and document implementation of recommendations. Carryout detailed risk assessments before any new operational methods are undertaken. Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental training for staff of all levels. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental implications are considered when making any investment decisions and implement the best commercially viable techniques consistent with this policy. Ensure that proper and effective reporting, investigation, documentation and remediation of incidents take place in accordance with applicable regulations, legislations and the management system. Encourage partners, contractors and suppliers to achieve comparable Health, Safety and Environmental standards. Consult and interact openly with external bodies and other interested stakeholders. Submit annual reports on all Health, Safety and Environmental matters in accordance with applicable regulations, legislations and management system. The Port of Colombo is one of the first ports in the region to obtain International Ships and Ports Facility Security(ISPS), US-CSI and US-Megaport Compliance. Copyright © 2014 South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd. All rights reserved.