Health and Safety
H&S in Workplaces
Risk management
Health and Safety Management Evaluation
To verify the level of health and safety management at its business sites from a professional and objective perspective, SK Gas conducts SHE (Safety/Health/Environment) management diagnoses through external expert organizations and group-affiliated experts. Based on the results of these diagnoses, SK Gas identifies directions for improving SHE management across its business sites, and inspects and improves the status of health and safety regulations compliance and facility management. These external diagnoses consist of reviewing regulations/procedures, conducting member interviews, and performing on-site verification. Improvement issues identified in the diagnosis results are classified according to their urgency as major non-conformities, minor non-conformities, and recommendations for improvement.
- Document/Procedure Review
- Employee Interviews
- On-Site Inspections
- Comprehensive Evaluation/Workplace Grading
Identification and Improvement of Safety Management Blind Spots
To identify potential health and safety risks, SK Gas lists all work activities within its business sites and conducts risk assessments to uncover any blind spots in safety management that may have been omitted from the management scope.
Establishing a Cycle for Hazardous and Risk Factor Management
SK Gas's on-site hazard management cycle consists of three stages: ① clearly defining management standards for hazardous work, ② identifying and improving on-site hazards, and ③ analyzing data through an IT system. The IT system enables real-time monitoring of inspection results and improvement status through a mobile app, and allows for data analysis to be reflected in policies. For key risk management items, monthly theme inspections are conducted and reflected in improvements. Additionally, near-miss incidents are identified and shared through a near-miss reporting contest held for all members of each business site, and improvements are implemented for all reported near-misses to eliminate potential hazards.
Establishment of Emergency Response System and Conducting Emergency Drills
SK Gas, in addition to its accident prevention efforts, analyzes incident-specific scenarios and has established corresponding emergency response procedures and organizations. Each business site regularly conducts emergency response drills utilizing these incident-specific scenarios to strengthen its emergency response capabilities and incorporates measures to prevent recurrence of any incidents that occur. To respond swiftly to emergencies, each business site operates a 24-hour continuous surveillance system and implements action procedures according to emergency response grades. Furthermore, SK Gas operates an emergency contact network for rapid reporting and dissemination of information regarding emergencies at each business site, and maintains contact information for public institutions, fire departments, and emergency services in the vicinity of its business sites to minimize damage to the surrounding areas. Moreover, SK Gas operates its own fire brigade and participates in practical training programs hosted by the National Fire Agency to enhance the real fire response capabilities of its firefighters.
Safety program
Building-up health and safety competence
SK Gas establishes educational plans and regularly operates programs to ensure that all employees, including those of contractors, fully recognize the importance of health and safety and are familiar with basic health and safety knowledge within the workplace.
Health program
Employee Health
SK Gas supports occupational disease prevention activities and health promotion welfare systems for all members, including contract workers, to ensure a happy and healthy work life. To prevent occupational diseases, the company conducts workplace environment measurements and musculoskeletal risk factor surveys at each business site and operates an in-depth management system for high-risk members. In addition, SK Gas runs various welfare systems and programs for the health of its members, including psychological counseling programs, and improves these systems annually by listening to member feedback.
H&S Management System
Policy & System
Health and Safety Policy
SK Gas has declared its SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) management policy, placing safety, health, and environment as core values of its management to realize the happiness of all stakeholders. Additionally, SK Gas has established and operates SGRs (Safety Golden Rules), which are essential safety rules that employees and contractors must comply with, and applies a zero-tolerance principle for violations, taking follow-up measures in accordance with internal regulations.
SHE Management Policy
Safety Golden Rules
Safety Golden Rules
- 1All work must be carried out following the work permit procedure after obtaining approval.
- 2Ensure fall protection measures are in place for work at heights.
- 3Measure harmful gases and oxygen levels at designated intervals during confined space work.
- 4Establish safety zones and restrict pedestrian access during heavy equipment operations.
- 5Implement fire prevention measures before conducting hot work.
- 6Lockout and tag equipment during maintenance of processes and electrical facilities.
- 7Check for buried objects before excavation work.
- 8No smoking on the premises except in designated areas.
- 9Report safety incidents immediately without concealment.
Health and Safety Management System
Since introducing its company-wide SHE Policy and SHE Management System in 2016, SK Gas has strived to establish a virtuous cycle of SHE (Plan-Do-Check-Action) across all its business sites. The company is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of its members, partner company employees, local communities, and consumers. With the goal of achieving a world-class SHE management system, SK Gas has continuously raised its health and safety management standards in accordance with the roadmap of its SHE Masterplan, which was established in 2021. Furthermore, in 2023, SK Gas confirmed that its health and safety management system aligns with international standards by obtaining ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification, a global standard for health and safety Management. The company-wide health and safety management system is operated based on three key regulations, including the Process Safety Management Regulation, along with various procedures such as the Safety Rules Management Procedure, Work Permit Procedure, Industrial Health Management Procedure, Partner Company SHE Management Procedure, and Customer Emergency and Accident Management Procedure. Each year, the health and safety management system undergoes self-assessments and third-party external audits to identify areas for improvement and uncover hazards and risks in the field. These findings are then incorporated into and executed as improvement tasks.
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001
Board and Executive Leadership
In accordance with the ESG Committee Regulations, significant Health and Safety matters are deliberated and reviewed by the ESG Committee within the Board of Directors. When necessary, these matters are submitted to the Board for approval. The CEO provides an annual report to the ESG Committee on various aspects, including Health and Safety performance, plans for the upcoming year, management policies, organizational structure and roles, budget, and facility status. Agenda items reviewed by the ESG Committee are subsequently approved at the full Board of Directors meeting.
For the CEO and responsible executives overseeing industrial Health and Safety, Health and Safety performance indicators, such as the Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) and Health and Safety level assessment results, are integrated into their KPIs for evaluation, which directly influences their compensation. The compensation details related to the Health and Safety performance of key executives are disclosed in the
Metrics
To achieve a Global Top-Tier level of health and safety management system, SK Gas has established the SHE Master Plan 2.0, presenting short- and mid-term goals at the Global Top-Tier level for each key performance indicator. The company is actively implementing improvement initiatives based on this roadmap.
In terms of key performance indicators, the industrial safety sector focuses on the number of serious accidents at business sites and customer locations, as well as the Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR). For the health sector, indicators include the incidence rate of occupational diseases, health management diagnostic programs, and the reduction of high-risk groups such as those with underlying health conditions. Additionally, the integrated field of industrial safety, health, and environment involves the evaluation and management of SHE management diagnosis ratings.
Health Management Milestons
SK Gas operates health check-up implementation status as a key health performance indicator, expanding comprehensive health check-up support to include resident partner companies to consider the health of partner employees as well. Health goals include reducing the incidence rate of occupational diseases, operating health management diagnostic programs, and decreasing high-risk groups, such as individuals with underlying health conditions.
To achieve these goals, SK Gas has established milestones for three major mid- to long-term tasks: identifying health risks, post-risk management, and transitioning to a Smart Management system, thereby enhancing employee health management.
Governance
Organization
SK Gas carries out major decision-making and risk management activities related to safety and health centered on the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the company operates dedicated safety and health organizations for each business site to enhance the execution capabilities of its safety and health activities.
H&S for Contractors
H&S program for Contractors
SK Gas promotes various mutual cooperation programs to raise supply chain partners' awareness of safety and health and to strengthen their commitment to practicing safety management.