Samson Maritime Safety Policy
The Samson Maritime safety philosophy is that the health and welfare of its people are among the most important considerations in any undertaking. Additionally, the protection of company assets and the environment are also primary objectives.
- No job is so important that we cannot take the time to do it properly and complete it safely. This philosophy enables Samson Maritime to deliver the highest quality services to its clients and the safest work environment for personnel.
- Samson Maritime aims to provide a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards and complies with applicable national regulations.
- Samson Maritime believes its personnel are the greatest asset of the company and is committed to providing its personnel with the safest working environment possible.
- No project or operation will be undertaken without prior assessment of health, safety and environmental risks. Understanding that safety, accident prevention and environmental protection are operational responsibilities, this philosophy requires all personnel at all levels to be responsible for the prevention of job-related injuries and illnesses, property damage and environmental accidents through the use of good judgment and the diligent and consistent application of company guidelines and procedures.
- Attitudes to health and safety are given the same priority as other business attributes and will be assessed regularly.
Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Company prohibits the misuse of prescribed drugs - as well as the use of illicit or non-prescribed drugs - by shore staff and crew members at work and on leave. Personnel who contravene the Company's drugs policy may have to undertake counseling or face dismissal. Personnel may be required to provide a negative drug screen at request. The Company prohibits the consumption of alcohol aboard its vessels or at onshore facilities during operational hours. While at work, personnel must not have a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.
Smoking
Smoking is banned within enclosed areas of all Company vessels and onshore facilities including company vehicles.
Personnel
Samson Maritime is in full compliance with State Statutory requirements, which require that personnel must be familiar with safe working practices and emergency response procedures, and competent in implementing such procedures. Samson Maritime encourages all employees to review work practices so that we can work accident-free. We believe that properly trained personnel will protect the environment and themselves, their vessels and their clients. This means competent people, lower costs and high quality service.
- We encourage all personnel to be involved in the improvement of safety performance and to be proactive in preventing accidents or property damage.
- Samson Maritime encourages team work to satisfy our own and our client's requirements in respect to quality, reliability, environment and safety.
- Samson Maritime ensures all personnel are provided with proper equipment and training in accordance with their duties.
- Any incident is immediately reported and investigated to identify causes and assist in the development of preventive measures for the entire fleet.
