Sustainability Report 2015/16

At the operational level, employees are trained in safe working practices and to understand emergency response preparedness and procedures. Other initiatives include regular evacuation drills and site inspections. The Group recognizes innovative yet practical measures suggested by staff through the Work Safety Suggestion Scheme. These dedicated preventative measures kept the Group’s accident incident rate at a low level of 12.24 per 1,000 workers during the year at construction sites, which is well lower than the Hong Kong industry average of 39.1 per 1,000 1 . Promoting Workplace Safety and Well-Being We prioritize providing safe and healthy work environments and have made considerable efforts to manage the inherent risks in our operations. The Group’s occupational health and safety policy complies with regulatory requirements while satisfying property development needs. Our Occupational Health and Safety Committee oversees health and safety performance. Despite our efforts in risk and safety management processes, one fatal incident regretfully occurred at the Grand YOHO project construction site (CDA15) during the year, when a worker lost his balance and fell from a wooden platform. The Group took immediate action and followed up with the employee’s family, offering compensation for their loss. This unfortunate incident prompted an immediate review of safety standards and measures at the construction site (CDA15) and others currently in operation to minimize the recurrence of such incidents. In addition, an independent safety consultant was appointed to conduct a comprehensive accident investigation in which corrective and preventative actions were implemented and monitored by the Internal Audit Department to ensure construction sites safety measures are effectively implemented. The Group believes that employees’ mental health is as important as their physical well-being and has therefore established a 24-hour counselling and emotional support Hearty Hotline where employees and family members can seek professional help from social workers, psychologists and counsellors. A designated team from the Internal Affairs Department is assigned to reach out to employees and their family members to promote well-being and work-life balance by hosting regular social events. 1 Industry rate is calculated based on calendar year. Reference was made to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Bulletin (August 2016) from the Hong Kong Labour Department. Value Created for People Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited Sustainability Report 2015/16 23