news and events / Health Safety & Environment Week 2019

Sarawak Energy Berhad is an energy development company and a vertically integrated power utility with a vision to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for Sarawak by meeting the region's need for reliable and renewable energy—providing electricity to 2.8 million Sarawakians in urban and rural areas.
 
With a slogan of 'Everybody Goes Home Safely', Sarawak Energy top priority is to care for Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) in making a safe, secure and great place to work.
 
KVC Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd is a leading and rising Industrial supplier in Malaysia, founded in 1989. Today, we have more than 20 sales offices all over Malaysia, headquartered in Bangi, Selangor with approximately 600 associates to serve over 6,000 active customers. To ensure sustainable growth, the Group has expanded and diversified its business across 4 specialized industries: Original Equipment Manufacturing (O.E.M), Infrastructure, Residential & Commercial, and Retails.
 
On 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2019, KVC has been invited to join the Health Safety & Environment week 2019 organised by Sarawak Energy. The main objective is to create Health, Safety and Environment awareness amongst staff, contractors and visitors that are focusing on raising standards, nurturing culture and saving lives.
 
According to Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the construction sector has the highest number of accidents that resulted in injury or even death Compared to other employment sectors. Death causes by falling in construction site has been reported as 37% which is 164/441 cases due to lack of alertness caused by the company. KVC was pleased to be invited to be part in this event to share the importance of fall protection when at heights or the construction area.
 
We had received overwhelming responses and have been the eye opener for all the contractors. It was our pleasure and we enjoyed many inspiring conversations throughout the event.