Safeguarding Health and Safety of Our Colleagues
The Group firmly believes that Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) is a vital cornerstone of our overall strategy, operations, and activities. We are dedicated to promoting a work environment that prioritises the prevention of accidents and injuries through our OHS framework, committee, management, performance review and monitoring.
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
To achieve this, we have established the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (“OHSC”), operating under the ESG Sub-committee – People. The OHSC comprises of representatives from the Human Resources, Workplace Services, Project, Nina Hospitality, Property Services, etc. A Terms of Reference is formalised to define the scope, responsibilities of the OHSC to facilitate effective OHS management. The OHSC is responsible for implementing OHS management in their department to reduce and control hazards. They ensure compliance with OHS standards and requirements for the Group, promote OHS knowledge and culture through training, and communicate any risks, concerns, and recommendations to the appropriate departments promptly.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Framework
We have adopted the Occupational Health and Safety Management Framework (“the OHS Framework”), which details the objectives, procedures, resources, and a review system for enhancing safety measures.
To adhere to the OHS framework and relevant rules and regulations, the Group also conducted a comprehensive OHS risk assessment, along with internal and external audit. We have successfully achieved ISO 45001:2018 certification for our OHS management and are working towards obtaining the same certification for all operations in the future, including targeting certification of our hotel operations by 2024.
Additionally, we regularly review and monitor OHS performance by establishing clear KPIs and defined indicators, which promote continuous improvement and ensure that OHS data supports governance and maintains our performance. In the event of an occupational health and safety incident, we have established comprehensive procedures for incident investigation, reporting, review, corrective actions, and preventative measures, along with regular drills.
Safety Performance Highlights
2.0
Lost-Time Injury Rate (LTIR),
reduced by 23.1% compared to the previous year
Safety Performance Highlights of Contractor Workers
0
Number of work-related fatalities of contractor workers
10
Number of lost time injuries of contractor workers
(sick leave >0 days)
Industry Awards
We are committed to maintaining a robust safety management system to enhance safety performance on our construction sites, thereby creating a safer and healthier workplace for our workers. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s Tonkin Street Redevelopment Project received several awards in occupational health and safety, underscoring our efforts and dedication in this critical area, including:
- Occupational Health Award 2023-2024: Joyful@Healthy Workplace Best Practice Award (Enterprise/Organisation Category) – Merit Award
- 29th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme - CCSA (Non-Public Works - New Works - Group B) - Merit Award
- Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2023/2024
- Building Sites (Private Sector) – Certificate of Good Performance
- Safety Teams – Merit Award
Safety Trainings and Workshops
To create a safe working environment and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, we provide ample resources and trainings to both employees and contractors. During the Reporting Period, we provided a total of 6,984 hours of health and safety trainings to our employees, which included departmental on-the-job training focused on occupational safety, workplace safety training, wellbeing & wellness workshop and fire safety training, etc.
Townhall on Construction Site Safety
To elevate OHS standards for all employees in construction management, the Project department organised a safety townhall. The safety townhall featured representatives from the Construction Industry Council who shared insights on safety management practices. We also discussed recent construction site accidents as case studies to identify the challenges associated with risk management and propose feasible solutions for accident prevention and effective accident response.
We always prioritise construction site safety and to ensure the safety and health of workers, especially those facing high occupational health risks. We closely collaborate with contractors to develop and implement comprehensive safety measures. We strictly adhere to established policies, conduct regular site inspections, and provide designated break times to ensure the occupational health and safety of all employees.
Safety Sharing at Construction Site
To actively promote a culture of safety on the construction site, our Project Director visited the Ho Man Tin Station Package Two Residential Project in February 2024 to conduct a safety sharing session about scaffolding work. During this session, we emphasised the vital role of contractor workers in maintaining a secure working environment and encouraged all stakeholders and workers to uphold the principles of “People, Life First”.
In addition, we have implemented a series of actions to further enhance worker safety which included industry accident reports with subcontractors during safety morning meetings to raise their awareness of site safety. We also organised talks for subcontractors involved in scaffolding work, emphasising the importance of monitoring the structural condition of scaffolding. Furthermore, evaluation meetings were organised with engineers, qualified personnel, the safety team, etc. to assess the external wall work. Scaffolding site safety inspections were conducted across all districts by qualified personnel, structural engineers, and the safety team to re-evaluate the conditions of scaffolding and ensure compliance with safe operating standards.
Nina Hospitality General Safety in Catering Training
Nina Hospitality is committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. To uphold this commitment, we collaborated with the Occupational Safety and Health Council (“OSHC”) to organise the “General Safety Training for the Catering Industry”. In the Reporting Period, the initial training was successfully delivered to more than 20 staff members of Nina Hospitality, including the HR team, heads of the Food and Beverage Department and departmental trainers. Following the completion of the first phase of training, the HR team and heads of Food and Beverage Department planned to deliver inhouse safety trainings for staff members, ensuring comprehensive engagement across our workforce.
Workplace Wellness and Achievements
Healthy Spine Workshop
We encourage our staff to prioritise their health and consistently strive to create a healthy work environment. During the Reporting Period, Nina Hospitality invited a professional chiropractor to share valuable insights on common pain symptoms to our staff members. In addition to the informative presentation, the session offered personalised one-on-one consultations, enabling team members to address individual concerns and receive expert guidance on maintaining their physical well-being.
Distributing “Summer Cooling Kit” to Our On-site Staff Members
In response to the heatwave in Hong Kong, Property Services has distributed “Summer Cooling Kits” to site staff members in NINA MALL, Papillons Square, and other properties to help them cope with soaring temperatures. These kits include fans and cooling towels designed for comfort during work hours.
