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42HIGIENE E SEGURANÇAHEALTH & SAFETYespecializada em formação de saúde e segurança, para ajudar a lançar sua próxima ronda de iniciativas de S&S. “Temos de promover uma cultura de segurança que abranja todas as pessoas”, diz Sr. Belo. “Estamos a trabalhar para desenvolver o ambiente certo no qual as nossas pessoas possam trabalhar, um ambiente seguro que é concebido para reduzir o número de acidentes e lesões.” G“É o trabalho das empresas privadas que operam no porto garantir que todos os funcionários recebem equipamentos de protecção individual. Qualquer pessoa que seja visto a trabalhar nas áreas de cais ou nas proximidades de um terminal e não estiver a usar o equipamento prescrito será reportado ou escoltado para fora do porto.”inside the port. Sub-contractors too must provide evidence that they are carrying the correct protective equipment upon entering the port. If they are unable to produce hard hats, protective boots, high-visibility jackets, safety goggles and masks they will not be admitted.“The only way to reduce the number of casualties is to be stricter about who comes into the port and to ensure they are all wearing the correct protective equipment,” adds Mr. Belo. “It is the job of private companies operating in the port to ensure all staff are issued with personal protective equipment. Anyone seen working in the quayside areas or in the vicinity of a terminal and not wearing the prescribed apparel will be reported or escorted out of the port.”Always seeking to take things to the next level, CdM has retained the services of a firm specialising in health and safety training to help launch its next round of H&S initiatives. “We have to foster a safety culture that encompasses everyone,” says Mr. Belo. “We are working to develop the right environment for our people to work in – a safe and secure environment that is designed to reduce the number of accidents and injuries.” GPERFIL E DIRECTÓRIA DO PORTO DA BEIRA 2015 | 2016