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Westar Marine Services is committed to
safety in all phases of our operations.
We fully comply with all applicable laws
and regulations. Our company safety
program supplements existing safety
standards as a means of providing
additional protection for our employees,
the environment, and our cargo. As a
condition of employment, every Westar
Marine Services employee is expected to
give his or her full support to promote
safety. We believe that all
accidents are preventable by
establishing rules and safe working
procedures exercising good judgment, and
using common sense. Preventing accidents
will prevent injuries and death. All
Westar Marine Services employees are
responsible for protecting themselves
and contributing to the protection of
their fellow crew members, the
environment, and the equipment for which
they are responsible.
The individual is always
directly responsible for his or her
immediate actions, or inaction, and is
therefore the only person who can
guarantee his or her own safety.
Maintaining a positive attitude toward
safety and staying alert to issues
regarding safety is the responsibility
of all Westar employees. We
expect to maintain efficiency in our
daily operations by doing every job
safely and correctly the first time and
every time. Accidents and injuries that
occur as a result of carelessness or
attempting to save a few minutes are
unacceptable. Everyone is expected to
recognize the need to practice “safety
first” when engaged in any task.
Safety policies or procedures are always
subject to amendment if an employee has
a suggestion for a better way. Everyone
is encouraged to participate in the
development of new procedures, or
revisions to existing procedures by
making recommendations to the Westar
Marine Services’ Safety Officer, Port
Captain or General Manager. Each vessel
safety meeting, drill, or other training
session should provide such
opportunities. In addition, each vessel
has copies of the “Safety Suggestion
Sheet” to document recommendations. This
form can be used to make anonymous
written suggestions to further encourage
employee participation.
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