Health, Safety & Environment Policy

Policy statement

Sumax Communication Limited is committed to conducting all its activities, including warehousing, transport, delivery and on-site installation, in a manner that protects people, property and the environment, and complies with applicable Nigerian health, safety and environmental laws, client HSE requirements and recognised industry practice.

Our commitments

• Identify hazards and assess risks before every installation, site visit and delivery, and put controls in place before work starts.
• Provide suitable personal protective equipment and training, and enforce its correct use.
• Give every employee and contractor the authority and responsibility to stop any work they believe is unsafe, without fear of reprisal.
• Apply safe systems of work for manual handling, working at height, electrical work and lock-out/tag-out.
• Manage road safety through journey management, vehicle checks and driver standards.
• Maintain fire safety, housekeeping and emergency response arrangements at our premises.
• Report and investigate all incidents and near misses, and act on the lessons learned.
• Comply with client site rules, permits to work and induction requirements.
• Select subcontractors and suppliers with regard to their HSE performance.

Responsibility

Management is accountable for HSE performance and leads by example. Every employee and contractor is responsible for working safely, looking out for others and reporting hazards.