Imperial Logistics improves barge safety
In the United States, Imperial Logistics International is taking part in the “safety takes US home” campaign, by staging an event for suppliers to its inland barging operations.
The programme was launched in 2016 to increase safety awareness among the 600 masters, officers and deck crew working on the company’s fleet of pushboats and barges on the rivers and canals of western Europe – the largest operation of its kind. The programme also aims to strengthen the personal focus on safe behaviour for each individual employee, both ashore and on board.
The campaign has already cut personal injury incidents to half the industry average, by providing almost 1,000 training places on a rotating series of three separate safety seminars, which have been held some 40 times to date. (kd)