Vision
All V. colleagues are expected to understand and illustrate the priority of HSSEQ Excellence for V., through;
- truly living the values of our HSSEQ Excellence Charter, and holding each other accountable to them
- ensuring HSSEQ is clearly promoted and discussed as the highest priority in our flawless service delivery
- understanding, using, and assuring success in the V.VP and HSSEQ goals and targets set by our Board
- proactive engagement with our dedicated HSSEQ team to ensure successful execution of our HSSEQ duties, obligations, and policies
Accountability
Every V. colleague is fully empowered and accountable in the ownership and influence of our HSSEQ Excellence, by;
- setting strong visible examples of safety leadership at all times, in all locations, to continually grow our HSSEQ Excellence
- using our “V.Rules” as a means to prevent incidents and promote safe working practices at all times
- correctly using our “Stop Work” policy to prevent unsafe acts and conditions, and to reinforce HSSEQ Excellence
- reinforcing the use of our V.MS for all colleagues to consistently adopt and apply the same standards across V.
Collaboration
- ensuring our decisions and actions are not made in isolation, and that outcomes actively promote our HSSEQ Excellence values at all times
- providing HSSEQ reporting schemes that share findings to drive collaborative continual improvement
- utilising and engaging with our Assurance program to provide coaching and assessment of our compliance and working practices
- conducting ‘Safety Stand-downs’ and walkabouts that encourage team participation and action in identifying HSSEQ improvement opportunities.
Action
- providing an ‘Open Door’ that encourages all colleagues to proactively discuss HSSEQ
- reinforcing our ‘Just Culture’, enabling all colleagues to report without fear of repercussions
- reporting Incidents, Near Misses, and Safety Observations, via ShipSure or our mobile apps, to identify HSSEQ risks and improvement opportunities
- utilising our ‘Speak Up’ whistleblowing program to anonymously raise concerns.
Communication
Across V., we communicate effectively and transparently to consistently reinforce and drive HSSEQ excellence;
- via our annual Safety Culture Survey, and communicating regular updates on actions and ideas from this
- through our Safety Culture Committee, that provides an open forum for colleagues to engage, participate and contribute
- through communication of bulletins, updates, and ‘Safety Thoughts’ to keep HSSEQ at the front of everyone’s mind
- by hosting conferences and workshops to engage and update our critical frontline colleagues
