Our Safety Instructions
Sif considers safety the most important precondition to operate and as such, safety is the first priority in all our activities. Our company maintains strict safety procedures and we strive to continuously improve our safety culture, habits and awareness. While complying with our safety processes in a disciplined way we place a high value on assuring a respectful and enjoyable work environment for our employees.
In the interactive video below we explain our safety rules. First choose a language, then a Sif location. After a short introduction, the safety rules are explained. After each chapter you can test your knowledge by answering a few questions. At the end of the video, you will receive a certificate of participation to prove that you have gained knowledge of Sif's safety rules.
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Our Health and Safety policy
Our environmental, health and safety policy is implemented by giving substance to the following key points:
- Ensuring adequate evaluation and proactive management of potential risks.
- Ensuring sufficient competence of personnel by providing adequate training.
- Minimizing the impact on the environment and ensuring recycling of materials.
- Safe handling of hazardous substances.
- Preventing damage to the environment, buildings, machines, materials and other facilities.
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Establishing and applying standard procedures and instructions.
- Implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) at the Sif Terminal at Maasvlakte 2.
We focus on continuous improvement through:
- Providing sufficient resources.
- Actively pursuing and maintaining a ‘no blame’ culture based on learning.
- Setting objectives aimed at continuous improvement.
- Conducting periodic reviews by measuring and analyzing performance.
It is a requirement for all employees to work in a safe and careful manner, in order to prevent danger and risks to themselves, others and the environment. A well-organized and clean working environment, discipline, respect for each other and our facilities are of fundamental importance here.
Safety instructions Maasvlakte 2 & Roermond
While visiting one of our production locations, we kindly request you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). If you are not in possession of this PPE, or do not have access to it, Sif will provide a limited number of these items.
For our production site in Rotterdam / Maasvlakte 2 the following PPE apply:
- Covering (work) clothes.
- Safety shoes.
- Safety glasses.
- Safety helmet.
- Hearing protection.
- High-visibility vest.
For our production site in Roermond, the following PPE apply:
- Covering (work) clothes.
- Safety shoes.
- Safety glasses.
- Safety helmet.
- Hearing protection.
- High-visibility vest
Sif launched the monopile at the beginning of this millennium and has now produced over 2,200 monopiles.
These monopiles contribute to the energy transition by serving as the foundation of offshore wind energy. However, we think this is not enough and we have chosen Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations that will guide our ESG improvement.