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Emergency preparedness
Emergency preparedness is an essential aspect of
our operations. Thus our facilities are equipped with
first-aid kits, firefighting systems and have in place
adequate response plans, spill prevention and other
programs to respond to emergencies.
Safety briefings are routine pre-requisites that
precedes the daily activities for most of our businesses.
Certified Emergency Response Training
During the year, 26 employees from the
Plantation
Division
had participated in a 2-day basic occupational
First Aid, CPR & AED training course. Upon completion of
the course, participants were able to:
• Perform basic life support skill such as CPR & Choking.
• Understand the importance of Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) to increase survival rate of a person
in cardiac arrest or having a heart attack.
• Render First Aid management during an emergency
with minimal equipment for injuries such as bleeding,
burn, shock, fracture, and spinal injury.
• Understand systematic approach to survey & diagnose
patient.
• Become a Qualified First Aider pursuant to the
Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994
All participants underwent theoretical and practical
assessments; which included multiple-choice questions,
skill demonstrations and mock drills (scenario based). 25
out of the 26 participants had qualified themselves as
certified First Aiders.
SPOTLIGHT STORY
Road safety is also of utmost importance to the Group. Direct responsibility lies with the safe transport and on-
time delivery of products, but there is also an indirect responsibility for drivers to contribute to road safety. In the
circumstances, the Group ensures that our vehicles are maintained to OEM standards and prevailing regulations
and driver training is ongoing.
This ensures employees are focused on performing the
tasks at hand as quickly and safely as possible. These
briefings primarily serve as a daily reminder of the job/
task sequence and the potential hazards which may be
present. Emphasis is always given on the need to wear
proper attire such as Personal, Protective Equipment
(PPE) and on the use of appropriate equipment. An
emergency response plan is also carefully conveyed
employees to ensure everyone is aware of the steps to
be taken in the event of an emergency.
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