Why is it important?
At B.Grimm Power, ensuring occupational health and safety in both physical and mental aspects for our employees, contractors and visitors is one of the top priorities. We strive to place the importance on managing workplace health and safety to ensure compliance with laws and regulations as well as the quality and efficiency of power generation, the impact on the community around the power plant, customer confidence and the organisational image to our stakeholders including employees, communities, regulators and partners.
Target and Performance
| 2023 | 2025 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Target | Target | Target | |
| Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)1 | ||||
| Employee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contractor | 1.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fatality Rate2 | ||||
| Employee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contractor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate calculated from number of lost-time injury cases per 1,000,000 hours worked
2 Fatality Rate calculated from number of fatality cases per 1,000,000 hours worked
Management Approach and Strategy
Policy and Commitment
- Set goals to reduce risks and impacts on society and the environment to align with a continuous commitment to develop operations in occupational health, safety, and the environment.
- Organise training programs in occupational health and safety, as well as enhance awareness among employees and stakeholders.
- Review and monitor our operations in accordance with law and regulations, and strictly adhering with relevant and applicable occupational health, safety and environmental international standards.
- Conduct prevention plans and work-related environmental risk assessment that might have an impact on health, safety and the environment in the workplace. This includes developing an emergency plan to respond , prevent and control potential damages and hazards.
- Set the governance structure and responsibilities of committees related to policies on occupational health, safety, and the environment.
Governance Structure
B.Grimm Power has established the governance structure of Occupation Health, Safety and Environment to oversee the implementation of OHS&E management policy and promote the continuous improvement of operational efficiency in relevant as follows:
are responsible for oversight and endorsing the policies, setting the strategic direction, and reviewing the performance of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHS&E) management systems on an annual basis.
consist of the management committee and representative from OHS&E working team are responsible for formulating policies and strategies, ensuring and monitoring occupational health, safety, and environment performance periodically to align with corporate targets and direction.
consist of the representative of senior managers and professional safety officers from our headquarter and power plants, is responsible for supervising, monitoring, reporting and establishing relevant guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies. The working group also holds a meeting once every two months to communicate policies and consult with key internal and external stakeholders to promote OHS&E collaboration and enhance awareness. These include sharing perspectives and initiatives to improve our OSH&E management system as well as raise awareness and collaboration among employees, contractors, partners, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Strategy
B.Grimm Power has elevated its occupational health and safety management practices to align with international standards by being certified for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018) for all of our combined cycle co-generation power plants. Additionally, all power plants have been certified for Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015) and Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301:2019). We regularly conduct risk assessments, monitoring, and performance reviews related to occupational health, safety, and environmental conditions in operations. We promote safety activities and policy communication to employees and stakeholders. Our strategy components are as follows.
Job safety analysis requirement for employees and contractors
Before commencing work, a thorough risk assessment is conducted to evaluate likelihood and impacts. Comprehensive control and preventive measures are then defined to align with the identified risks, utilising the Hierarchy of Controls principle. This encompasses overseeing safe work practices, monitoring operations to ensure they adhere to plans and objectives.
The responsibility for risk assessment lies with employees at supervisory levels or higher. The assessment considers the likelihood and impact, categorising risk levels into five categories: Very High Risk, High Risk, Medium Risk, Low Risk, and Very Low Risk. In cases of identified high risk, stakeholders must establish control and safety measures to reduce the risk to a low level before starting operations.
The safety measures should be implemented from hazard elimination, material or process substitution, isolation of processes or machinery, engineering controls, and administrative controls. Example of administrative controls could be job-specific safety training, health checks are conducted before employees enter the hazardous areas, such as confined spaces, and safety communication before working. Finally, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn during operations.
Moreover, the assessment evaluates the potential impact of operations on the surrounding community. The findings of this risk assessment are utilised during the permit application process for working in power plant areas. If risks or unsafe conditions are identified, employees are able to report to the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Committee of the respective power plant for necessary improvements and corrective actions.
Supervision of Operators and Workplace Environment Control
- We establish regulations for working practices and safety manuals for operations, covering employees, contractors, and relevant individuals in the work area, ensuring strict adherence. Heads of departments and Safety Officers are responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and ensuring compliance with safety measures and guidelines. For instance, every contractor must undergo safety training before entering the work area, and each contractor team must have a supervisor equipped with safety knowledge to oversee and take responsibility throughout the duration of the work.
- Our employees and relevant personnel must wear personal protective equipment during work activities. Additionally, regular monitoring and assessments of the working condition are conducted in accordance with standards and specifications, such as noise levels, air quality, and other relevant factors.
- We have regular monitoring and supervision of work activities by the supervisor. In cases where workers deviate from the prescribed work procedures or if the work area is deemed unsafe, posing a risk of potential harm, immediate work cessation will be ordered. Simultaneously, workers will be instructed to follow safe procedures, or necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the safety of the work area before authorising a resumption of work.
- Our Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Working Team set up the meetings to formulate new safety measures or guidelines that conform to recently enacted legislation.
- Our power plant undergoes regular monitoring of occupational health, safety, and environmental practices by the Corporate Health and Safety Department to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and the occupational health, safety, and environmental policies of B. Grimm Power. This is done strictly to ensure adherence to standards.
Incident Reporting and Investigation
We have established a systematic reporting procedure for accidents or incidents that occur on company premises. Individuals involved in or witnessing such incidents are obliged to follow the emergency plan and inform their supervisors immediately. The Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) team will then conduct an investigation in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders to analyse the root causes and take corrective action. Preventive measures will be defined to avoid a recurrence of the incident and a detailed accident report will be submitted to the relevant government authorities. In addition, the OHSE team tracks the progress of corrective actions and improvements, documenting them in B. Grimm Power's centralised knowledge sharing database. This database is accessible to all employees and enables them to learn from incidents and share experiences. Lessons learned from accidents or incidents are shared with employees and contractors through various company communication channels.
Emergency Response
B.Grimm Power places significant emphasis on managing potential risks that have a consequential impact on business continuity. Examples of such risks include fire, chemical leaks, flooding, and natural gas pipeline leaks. The organisation aims to systematically manage and respond to emergency situations in accordance with international standards. Risk assessments are conducted, and comprehensive plans, including Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Response Plans (ERP), are developed with effective communication plan for internal and external stakeholders. B.Grimm Power integrates three management systems: Environmental Management Standard (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard (ISO 45001), and Business Continuity Management Standard (BCM) (ISO 22301). This approach covers both the corporate office and power plants, ensuring the ability to respond to emergencies and sustain the company's operations continuously. The company also focuses on preventing adverse impacts on the surrounding communities and stakeholders by conducting regular business continuity management and emergency response plan drills in all company power plants every year.
Safety Culture and Health Promotion Training
Occupational Safety: we place a strong emphasis on promoting a safety culture by fostering knowledge, awareness, and enhancing safety-related skills and capabilities among both employees and contractors. The company conducts training in occupational health and safety, aligning with legal requirements and offering specialised safety courses tailored to specific job requirements. Examples include training for working in confined spaces, electrical work,working at heights, and CPR & AED.Moreover, we actively promote safety awareness by introducing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) concept for all B.Grimm Power’s employees.
Health Promotion: We prioritises employees well-being by conducting annual health assessments tailored to work-specific risks. We also promote health through initiatives like safety week, exercise programs, and sports activities to create a holistic approach to employee well-being.
Performance 2023
100%
of our combined cycle co-generation power plants
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard (ISO 45001) certified
Zero
fatalities in
employees and contractors
13,974 hours
OHS&E training
for employees in 2023
We aligned with the global reporting framework of GRI, B.Grimm Power's annual report covers both the corporate office and power plants (More details are available at “About This Report” and “External Assurance” section in 2023 56-1 One Report. In 2023, we continue to implement ongoing safety measures, including workplace inspections, process reviews, and employee training on safe practices. Ongoing monitoring during work hours, led by supervisors, has resulted in no injuries among our employees. However, three contractors experienced injuries, and corrective actions were promptly taken, with preventive measures implemented.
Continuous improvement on occupational health and safety management guidelines.
- We re-examined risks causing emergency to our power plant operations, such as fires, chemical spills and pipeline leaks. We also created an integrated emergency response plan covering potential incidents to reduce their impacts with increased efficiency. We also rehearsed every power plant’s business continuity plan (BCP) and emergency response plan (ERP). These training sessions were subject to an evaluation of international standards by our consultant. In 2023, we conducted the following rehearsals:
Fire emergency plan rehearsal
Chemical spills plan rehearsal
Gas Leak Scenario Drill
- We conducted a site inspection and working condition assessment covering headquarter and every power plant at least once a month by each power plant’s occupational health, safety and environment committee. Whenever an unsafe working condition or working environment was found, relevant parties had to rectify the issue within a specified timeframe.
- We reviewed past accidents and incidents, including potential risks from operations or unsafe work environments to determine guidelines for preventing potential hazards to employees or other related parties. We then prepare online communication media in the database such as, the use of vehicles in power plant area, accidents caused by defective machinery equipment, fire hazards or chemical spills etc., to train employees or related parties to raise their awareness on occupational health, safety and environment and prevent accidents or incidents. Additionally, we regularly conduct review of safety training programs for employees, contractors, and relevant individuals to raise awareness about occupational health, safety, and environmental conditions. This aims to minimise the risk of accidents or incidents related to work activities.
Training and promoting safety culture and well-being
- We conducted training in occupational health, safety, and environmental practices tailored to individuals job roles, accumulating a total of 14,275 hours of training for employees. The training covered various aspects, including safety officer training, electrical work safety, boiler safety, confined space work safety, and basic first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage.
- We organised various activities to promote a safety and healthy culture, such as safety week in each power plant. These initiatives aimed to raise awareness, prevent and control health, safety, and environmental impacts, fostering a culture of safety and well-being among employees. This helps prevent and mitigate the impacts on occupational health, safety, and the environment, as well as to provide knowledge through training, share experiences, and exchange ideas on safety behavior. Experts in Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) are invited to lecture on the shared values of safety in the workplace (Mindfulness-Discipline-Caring).
- Implementing daily mini-exercises or a 3-month weight loss programme to promote employee health, which contributes to safe working practises. Collaboration with a fitness centre that guides and advises participating employees throughout the duration of the project. This includes sharing knowledge on the prevention and treatment of basic office syndrome problems and setting regular exercise goals. We also organise six times training sessions for employees, which are led by fitness experts.
- We strictly controlled to access of work in power plant areas. Individuals desiring to enter and perform tasks within the power plant premises must wear personal protective equipment and undergo safety training conducted by the site's safety officers. In cases where entry is required for work in high-risk areas, such as confined spaces, work at heights, or handling electrical systems, work permit need to be registered. Additionally, working conditions inworking area are regularly inspected and controlled to ensure safety throughout the work activities.
