Samsung Heavy Industries received the highest level of safety management evaluation from the UK’s marine insurers. For the second time in a row, the company received an A in the JH143 Survey (shipyard risk management) held by the Joint Hull Committee (JHC), the company said in its press release.
The Joint Hull Committee, founded in 1910 by UK marine insurers, has maintained a respected place in the industry for over 100 years. The JHC has been conducting its JH143 Survey every four years since 2003, when a number of accidents, including fire and overturned cranes, took place in shipyards around the world.
The survey comprises 13 evaluation indexes including emergency response planning, fire-fighting capabilities, and safety regulations and procedures. The Committee assigns a level after evaluating the quality of safety systems and making a thorough site inspection. Level A indicates that the shipyard is associated with little risk, and that there is little room for safety improvement.
Samsung Heavy Industries operates 'BBS+' in which coworkers observe one another’s behavior, discuss safety, and develop measures that enhance the working process. The annual 'Safety Star Award' boosts employees' awareness of safety issues, and the 'Safety Quiz Competition' improves employees' safety knowledge.