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About Kum Shing
Risk-based Management
Each day at the project site, a field control safety briefing takes place before work starts. This briefing communicates and reinforces safety measures, addresses specific hazards and fosters a safety-conscious culture among workers. An end-of-work review monitors the effectiveness of implemented control measures and adjusts them as needed.
Dynamic Risk Management We conduct dynamic risk assessments daily before work begins and in real time during the course of work activities. This aims to continuously evaluate and manage risks as they arise or evolve. The project work team is responsible for identifying and assessing new or changing hazards, risks or unsafe conditions that may emerge during work. Work team members are encouraged to communicate openly and effectively, sharing observations, concerns and insights about safety risks. This promotes shared responsibility for safety and enables quick, informed decisions to implement appropriate control measures based on risk evaluation.
Advanced Safety Controls for Working at Height
Overhead Line Works Working at height is one of the high-risk HSE events identified in our overhead line works. In response, we implemented a hierarchy of controls. One key control is the introduction of advanced aerial working platforms equipped with safety devices: automatic moment limiter preventing tipping when approaching stability thresholds, boom profile monitor system providing real-time feedback on position limits, real-time monitoring system tracking platform stability and worker positioning, emergency cut-offs activating under unsafe conditions, and one-button operation reducing human error risk. This platform also provides greater adaptability to more terrain conditions and structures compared to older models.
Project Risk Management We conduct systematic project risk assessments during the project planning and execution phases, to identify and evaluate potential safety hazards and risks associated with a project and develop mitigation measures. For high- risk activities identified, we establish procedures using the hierarchy of control. We prioritise eliminating hazards where possible, followed by substitution, engineering controls, administrative measures and personal protective equipment ("PPE") as necessary. This approach ensures risks are minimised from the highest to the lowest practicable level.
Strengthening Situational Awareness Through the PET Model
Since 2021, we have been strengthening situational awareness by integrating the People, Environment, and Task ("PET") model into our dynamic risk assessment process. This approach creates a more robust framework for our safety protocols and for protecting our workers from potential workplace hazards. By focusing on PET, we develop a more holistic safety strategy that addresses the complex, dynamic nature of our work environments. Through daily safety briefings, the PET model enables work teams to constantly assess and re-evaluate their surroundings, team members' actions, and the specific tasks at hand. This enhances situational awareness and builds a culture of proactive safety management and risk mitigation.
Highlights of Safety Controls and Initiatives
Elimination and Substitution
• Introduce lifting trucks equipped with stability control systems that continuously monitor and display safe working loads for various outrigger extensions and lifting conditions • Develop an excavator-mounted hydraulic winch for cable laying works to enhance safety and housekeeping conditions • Introduce aerial working platforms equipped with automatic moment limiter and boom profile monitor system for overhead line works to reduce the risks associated with working at heights • Utilise powered cargo stair climbers to reduce manual handling risks • Use wireless remote-controlled wire saw, allowing operators to control cutting operations from a safe distance • Replace the use of thermoplastic paint, generators and road marking removal machines for temporary traffic arrangements with re-useable reflective road markings. • Provide quick-setup and secure railing system for trenching works • Provide temporary barriers along flatbeds of lifting trucks to prevent falls from height • Enhance site work planning with improved excavation plan for trenching works, which includes considerations for site layout arrangement, high-risk tasks and workforce competency • Establish and implement clear demarcation of fatal zone and separation between workers and plants • Introduce AI-powered monitoring and alert system to monitor and identify potential safety risks in various environments and automatically send instant alerts, such as when detecting workers entering danger zones
Safety Assurance Programme
Our Safety Assurance Programme monitors and ensures effective risk controls are in place while driving continual improvement. It provides essential management information to support informed decisions.
Engineering Controls
Management Control
• Safety walks by project management staff and senior management
• Allow for direct observation and assessment of safety practices, fostering a culture of vigilance and accountability throughout the organisation • Offer an objective analysis of our safety systems, identifying potential areas for improvement and validating our existing safety measures • Serve as crucial checks and balances, reinforcing our safety culture • Provide thorough and objective examination, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety and continuous improvement in our safety management systems
Administrative Controls
Corporate Oversight
• Cold-eye reviews by the Group’s independent safety team • Safe System of Work (“SSoW”) assessment by the Group’s corporate independent assessor
PPE • Provide safety helmets with protective visors to workers who perform drilling tasks • Provide personal rechargeable battery-powered fans to reduce risk of heat stroke
Independent Challenge and Assurance
• Internal IMS audits by the Group’s corporate audit team • Independent external audits
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