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1.4 Suppliers and vendors
The Trust adopts and enforces a policy relating to the selection
of vendors and suppliers that takes into consideration various
factors including the quality of services and products, past
performance and fnancial position assessment.
1.5 Government
We are always respectful of the legal frameworks of the
jurisdictions in which we operate, and are constantly working
to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
With a view to creating long-term sustainability, we believe
these values go a long way in safeguarding the foundations
and continuity of our operations.
2. Workplace quality
We believe a healthy working environment is not only fundamental
to our staff welfare, but also impacts productivity and the quality
of our services. Our top priority will always be to ensure high
standards of health and safety are upheld at our terminals. We
remain committed to continually reviewing our human resources
framework, fostering open dialogue with our employees to gauge
their needs and sentiments, and promptly addressing their
concerns where possible.
2.1 Working conditions, health and safety
Enhancing the working environment for HIT staff
HIT kicked off a project in late 2013 to equip 29 RTGCs at
Container Terminal 9 with remote control functions. This not
only boosts operational effciency, but also enhances industrial
safety and improves the working environment. A number of
enhancements have also been implemented for the beneft of
the staff, including the installation of additional mobile toilets in
the yard, as well as the refurbishment of workers' restrooms.
Stretching exercises for crane operators
Last year, HIT launched an instructional video on simple stretching
exercises aimed at encouraging crane operators to perform
stretches periodically throughout the day to reduce the incidence
of various illnesses associated with sitting for extended periods.
These easy-to-learn exercises were devised in collaboration with
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and allow crane operators
to stretch within the confnes of their driving cabs.
Sponsoring the Kwai Tsing District Road Safety Carnival
for the 14th time running
HIT once again sponsored and participated in the Kwai Tsing
District Road Safety Carnival, where employees managed an
exhibit aimed at educating the public on the importance of road
safety. As part of HIT’s overall focus on road safety, it regularly
hosts road safety awareness programmes such as the annual
Internal Drivers Talk. Employees fromHIT trying out stretching exercises designed to be done in the crane cab
Remote control workstations inside an offce environment
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