Core HSE requirements for construction sites are defined in our HSE “Site” programme.
This regulates areas such as risk assessment, HSE coordination, work-permit procedures, HSE training, personal protective equipment (PPE), scaffolding work, and health and environmental protection. Compliance with these core requirements is not only a binding HSE Essential for all Engineering Division employees, but also an integral element of our agreements with contractors working on sites on our behalf.
Our close coordination of contractors in relation to HSE extends well beyond legal regulations. This is essential in order to guarantee the highest possible safety standards on our construction sites, particularly in view of the global shortage of qualified site staff.
Where hazardous operations are involved, our experts conduct a thorough inspection of safety measures before work gets underway. We are rolling out this procedure across all Engineering Division subsidiaries.
If our employees identify unacceptable risks at customer construction sites not under Linde’s jurisdiction, they are obliged to make an immediate request that the supervisors undertake appropriate improvements. If no such measures are taken, we reserve the right to withdraw our staff from the site for safety reasons.
