Policies and commitments

Quality assurance policy

Quality is part of every stage of our operations, including recruitment, procurement, design, construction, installation and service delivery. Wharfboard Marines Limited is committed to meeting client requirements and the applicable quality standards through a structured management approach. We will:

• Prevent non-conformities in products, processes, services and quality systems.
• Identify, record and communicate quality problems promptly.
• Start corrective actions through designated reporting and approval channels.
• Control the processing, delivery and installation of non-conforming products or services until the deficiencies have been corrected.
• Provide competent project teams and suitable tools, equipment and operational support.
• Review the quality management system regularly, so it stays suitable, effective and in line with the company’s objectives.

Our objective is to keep our standards consistent and keep improving the quality of our work.

Mr Naphtali OwenManaging Director & CEO, Wharfboard Marines Limited

Environmental policy

Wharfboard Marines Limited recognises the importance of protecting the environment in every area where it operates. Our environmental policy requires responsible work practices and compliance with client requirements and statutory obligations. We will:

• Dispose of human waste from work areas in line with approved standards.
• Handle and dispose of industrial waste, including oil, fuel and scrap materials, responsibly.
• Make sure industrial chemicals are handled by trained personnel using appropriate approved equipment.
• Obtain the required client approvals and statutory permits before any work with possible environmental impact begins, with containment and emergency response in place.
• Investigate and report operational and environmental incidents promptly, as required.
• Train our people on their environmental responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Encourage environmentally responsible behaviour and discourage anything that could damage the surrounding environment.

Mr Naphtali OwenManaging Director & CEO, Wharfboard Marines Limited

Health and safety policy

Wharfboard Marines Limited is committed to working in a way that protects the health, safety and welfare of our employees and of everyone our operations may affect. To support this, we aim to:

• Identify workplace hazards and remove or control the risks wherever practicable.
• Provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and encourage its proper use through training and supervision.
• Keep machinery and equipment in safe working condition, with moving parts properly guarded.
• Provide accessible first aid and appropriate medical support.
• Discourage the misuse of drugs, unsafe self-medication and anything else that may compromise safe work.
• Run regular training and refresher programmes for first aiders and fire-response personnel.
• Check that people are fit for the work assigned to them, and give a project induction before deployment.
• Investigate accidents and incidents promptly, find their causes and act to prevent them happening again.
• Recognise good health and safety performance, and address conduct that undermines workplace safety.

Mr Naphtali OwenManaging Director & CEO, Wharfboard Marines Limited

Security policy

The security of our people, equipment and facilities is a central concern and part of our overall health and safety programme. Our security measures are designed to protect personnel, assets and operations. We will:

• Provide security personnel for sites, offices and designated residential facilities where required.
• Identify employees through an appropriate identification and access-control system.
• Keep suitable security lighting and protective measures at operational locations.
• Work with the appropriate authorities when security escorts or extra safeguards are needed.
• Discourage theft, and deal with security incidents through investigation and suitable controls.
• Provide alarms or emergency notification systems where required.
• Monitor and control unauthorised movement in and around operational areas.
• Discourage behaviour that threatens workplace security or professional relationships.
• Train security personnel so they stay effective and ready.
• Recognise good security practice, and address behaviour that could compromise security.

Mr Naphtali OwenManaging Director & CEO, Wharfboard Marines Limited

Community affairs policy

Wharfboard Marines Limited recognises the importance of good relationships with the communities where we work. We seek to understand community needs and expectations while supporting a safe and peaceful working environment. We will:

• Engage with clients, host communities and the relevant government departments on matters affecting project activities.
• Cooperate with indigenous and host communities around our operational areas.
• Build and keep respectful, harmonious relationships through communication and mutual understanding.
• Put peaceful means first in resolving disagreements and potential community conflicts.
• Follow established community affairs procedures when responding to unrest or other community issues.
• Make sure project managers and the responsible CASHES team (community affairs, safety, health, environment and security) follow the agreed community liaison procedures.

Mr Naphtali OwenManaging Director & CEO, Wharfboard Marines Limited