GBG believes that all employees as well as third party workers, contractors and other stakeholders have a right to work in a conducive environment which includes their wellbeing and security. Hence, GBG continues to maintain the highest standards for occupational safety and health (“OSH”) across all of its worksites.
The Group’s approach to OSH is guided by its Occupational Safety & Health Management System (OSHMS) procedures, standards and guidelines. The OSHMS is compliant with the Malaysian Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Environmental Quality Act 1974, regulation orders and other Codes of Practice. As at December 31, 2020, 100% of the Group’s operational sites are ISO45001:2018 certified.
As at December 31, 2020, GBG has achieved a zero fatality and permanent disabilities track record across all operational worksites. All OSH data is independently verified by a third party audit consultant.
OSH POLICY COMMITMENTS
OSH COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Committee and Worker Representation
It is mandatory for all GBG worksites to have and OSH Committee. In addition, all committees must have sufficient worker representation. GBG has achieved 100% worker representation on formal joint management-worker health and safety committees. In 2020, a total of 46 Employer Representatives and 70 Employee Representatives that serve in the GBG OSH Committees.
Board Oversight on Health and Safety
It is mandatory for all GBG worksites to have and OSH Committee. In addition, all committees must have sufficient worker representation. GBG has achieved 100% worker representation on formal joint management-worker health and safety committees. In 2020, a total of 46 Employer Representatives and 70 Employee Representatives that serve in the GBG OSH Committees
The Board and Management maintain oversight on OSH matters through the earlier mentioned sustainability governance structure. This is achieved by regular reports being provided to the respective Board of Directors for their review. The reports provide health and safety related quantitative data such as the number of loss time incidents (“LTI”), fatalities, injuries, near misses, non-compliance issues and other health and safety KPIs. The reports also provide qualitative information such as specific incident reports which contain pertinent details of major health and safety incidents such as the root causes of incidents and remedial / preventive action taken to reduce or eliminate future occurrences.
Ensuring Staff Safety during the Pandemic
With the onset of COVID-19, GBG has taken all precautionary measures to protect its staff. The Group has always prioritised the health and safety of its people and hence, it has complied with all SOPs as mandated by the government and its regulatory authorities.
In addition to undertaking PCR swab tests when necessary, the company also undertakes random periodic Covid-19 self tests throughout the company
