SHEQ - Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

 

Nesh Freight International is completely committed to safety, quality control and environmental care as cornerstones of our business philosophy. Not because legislation requires such measures or because green issues are the current popular buzz words, but because we believe implicitly in the responsibility we have to be careful custodians of our planet and its resources.

 

Our mission is to conduct business in a manner which does not endanger the health and safety of people on or off our sites while minimising the environmental impact on our routes. It is this passionate commitment to doing as much as we can to reduce any negative consequences which drives the Nesh Freight International team.

 

It goes without saying that we comply stringently with legal health, safety and environmental measures, but we constantly strive to improve our performance achieving benchmarks beyond permissible entry levels. Nesh Freight International’s policies conform to and abide by SQAS systems. Our Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions are ISO 14110 compliant and we remain committed to their continuous improvement. Our warehousing and transport facilities are constantly monitored by trained and dedicated teams, ensuring that all aspects confirm to the latest legislation.

 

At Nesh Freight International we require all employees, clients and visitors to comply with and embrace our health, safety and environmental policy. We have set ourselves extremely high standards and strive to maintain these through regular internal and external audits.

 

Nesh Freight International is determined to be the industry leader in health, safety, security and quality operations as it transports commodities within Africa.

 

Nesh Freight International’s goals include:

• No accidents
  
• No harm to people
  
• Environmental protection
  
• Compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation
  
• Continual improvement of our HSE management system

 

Nesh Freight International’s principles include:

 

• All staff and contractors actively promote HSSE performance within their own areas and are equipped to meet agreed standards
• A systematic approach to HSSE management to align our activities, set annual targets and report progress
• Identification of critical operations and installations and action to reduce significant risks and impact to achieve as low as reasonably predictable (ALARP) benchmarks
• All clients and customers are encouraged to manage their HSSA performance in line with our policy and measure the operations against their HSSE plans
• Our staff and contractors are required to comply with our HSSE policy and standards
• We promote our HSSE standards with suppliers and neighbours
• We monitor, audit and review HSSE performance against identified internationally accepted HSSE management standards
• HSSE performance is included in our staff and contractor appraisal and recognition schemes
• We maintain open and transparent relationships with employees, relevant authorities and communities, seeking constructive partnerships in meeting our HSSE challenges and in uplifting industry standards

 

Environmental Policy

 

Environmental protection and pollution prevention are critically important for responsible carriers of cross border freight. Nesh Freight International has accepted this responsibility and has implemented numerous cutting edge best practice policies. These procedures are taught, understood, accepted, implemented and maintained throughout the company.

 

More than just embracing these policies, Nesh Freight International lives them on a daily basis.

 

Nesh Freight complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, statutory requirements, ISO14001 and SQAS requirements in every country in which we operate.

 

As part of our commitment to continual improvement of environmental performance, Nesh Freight International maintains a monitoring system and evaluates targets and objectives as an on-going project.

 

Nesh Freight International’s environmental policy is directed towards achieving these objectives:

 

• To constantly increase environmental consciousness in the company
• To constantly improve communication and co-operation between all departments, functions, suppliers, sub-contractors, customers and communities
• To constantly improve skills and instil the need for self-discipline and attention to detail in all personnel transporting hazardous cargo
• To constantly strive to reduce any negative environmental impact we may have or to which we may contribute
• To continue to invest in improved energy efficiency and energy conservation
• To conserve natural resources through efficient use and careful planning
• To control the creation of waste and wherever practical to recycle waste including used oil and to dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and responsible manner
• To eliminate, or reduce as far as possible, the release of emissions or any pollutant that may cause environmental damage
• To minimise health and safety risks to employees and communities in which we operate
• To assess new processes for possible negative environmental impact before introduction
• To undertake regular environmental monitoring and auditing of our activities