FGV Annual Report 2018

52 REMAINED FOCUSED ON VALUE CREATION FGV HOLDINGS BERHAD MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS In an effort to further inculcate a culture of safety within our Group, in 2018 we launched the FGV Safe 10 initiative, comprising a list of Dos and Don’ts to be practiced by our employees: We also marked the establishment of an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to serve our operations in Bandar Sahabat in Lahad Datu, Sabah. The team will enable the Bandar Sahabat community to manage disasters and emergencies prior to the arrival of the local emergency service agencies. In line with this, we conducted a Disaster Simulation and Emergency Response Exercise focused on FGVPI’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) biomass plant. The exercise included the participation of other external agencies and enabled the ERT to enhance its disaster preparedness, planning and response capabilities. RISK ENVIRONMENT AND MOVING FORWARD PLAN Wear seat belts in vehicles and helmets on motorcycles Practice good working environment by reducing, reusing and recycling Do not use mobile phone while driving and observe the speed limits Wear correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when required Follow safety rules and procedures at work premises Practice good housekeeping and cleanliness Handle sharp equipments and machines with care Use valid Permit to Work (PTW) required by the job Notify all incidents and accidents Observe safe manual handling techniques when carrying out physical tasks Challenges Moving Forward Surplus of employees Human capital inadequacy Shortage of workers due to abscondment and workers returning to home countries Rationalise workforce to identify gaps and to improve productivity and efficiency. Implement succession planning and training programmes covering skills, performance management and capacity building to improve employees’ competency. Continuous engagement through G2G and direct contact with the suppliers to secure 100% worker requirement. HUMAN CAPITAL