The Pledge:
We pledge to work towards the objective of Joint Declaration through:
At the Government Level
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Safe Construction: to accord priority to safety considerations in design and
construction of government projects.
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Monitor and Support: to ensure that risks to people’s safety and health at
work are properly managed by legislative and contractual enforcement,
education and promotion.
At an Organisational Level:
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Strong Commitment: to lead by visible and active commitment and leadership from the top management to nurture a proactive safety culture within the organisation.
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Adequate Resources: to procure adequate human and financial resources for the establishment, maintenance and implementation of a robust safety management system and all associated safety measures, and to manage its performance.
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Continuous Risk Assessments: to identify, assess and mitigate construction risks throughout the life cycle of a construction project.
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Adequate Training and Promotion: to provide safety training and arrange safety promotion activities for all levels of stakeholders.
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Caring Culture: to foster a caring culture on construction sites.
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Effective Communication: to maintain effective communication with supervisors and workers throughout the supply chain and engage them in all aspects of safety management.
At an Individual Level:
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Strict Compliance: to follow safety and health instructions and procedures in strict compliance with legal requirements and in-house rules.
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Active Participation: to participate actively in safety and health training and promotional activities.
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Communication: to maintain good communication with their supervisors and co-workers on all safety issues.
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Responsibility: to be responsible for the safety of the individual and care about others’ safety on construction sites.