Nigerdock said it had achieved a significant safety landmark of 17 million man-hours without lost time injury across its operations.
The company announced this in a statement on Tuesday obtained by The PUNCH.
Nigerdock, in the statement, added that the noteworthy achievement is indicative of the company’s implementation of global safety standards and sustainable business practices.
Speaking on the milestone, the company’s chief executive officer, Maher Jarmakani, explained that the milestone reflects the company’s prioritisation of workplace safety.
He added that it also shows Nigerdock’s exemplary adherence to best practices in their day-to-day operations.
“I commend our managerial and operational teams, along with our partners and subcontractors, for an unwavering commitment to implementing company-wide, world-class safety standards and policies focused on operational safety, the environment, health, security, and emergency readiness.”
He highlighted that a critical Key Performance Indicator for Nigerdock’s conformity with industry best practices is “LTI, which is a measure of injury sustained on the job, and it is a benchmark that evaluates adherence to safety and environmental requirements during operations.”
The General Manager, Operations at Nigerdock, Simon Husband added that maintaining a safe workplace is a collective effort.
Husband mentioned that the company is grateful for the continuous vigilance of employees towards preventing disruptions due to personnel injury.
“Our mantra of ‘No one gets hurt at work’ is a shared dedication to a safe and secure work environment that consistently meets international safety requirements,” Husband stated.
Husband maintained that the company holds an annual HSE Week to deepen awareness and strengthen an incident-free work culture.
According to Husband, the organisation recently achieved recertifications for Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018).
Nigerdock is a leading Nigerian maritime and logistics company operating an integrated port and free zone in Lagos. The company provides clients with terminal operations, logistics, marine services, and free zone solutions