2024 SHEQ Week Celebration
The SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) week celebration was successfully observed from 14th to 19th of October 2024. The theme for this year, “Green Steps, Green Impact,” focused on promoting environmental consciousness across all activities. The week was filled with engaging, informative, and impactful events, leaving participants more aware of their environmental responsibilities.
The celebration commenced on Monday, October 14th, where both OMA Ghana and OMA logistics Country Managers addressed all staff. Their speech emphasized the importance of a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture, with particular focus on environmental stewardship.
On Tuesday, October 15th, a roundtable discussion was facilitated by a professional in the shipping and logistics industry. Staff representatives from various departments shared real-life challenges faced in their roles, and how they creatively solved these issues. The forum also touched on how effective problem-solving can enhance customer retention in this highly competitive industry.
Wednesday, October 16th, was marked by a quiz competition, conducted online to test the knowledge of both managers and subordinates regarding HSE principles.
On Thursday, October 17th, the quiz winners were honoured with special awards during a brief ceremony. The HR presented the awards, recognizing the winners’ dedication to understanding and promoting SHEQ principles. This event highlighted the organization’s commitment to rewarding excellence in HSE knowledge.
On Friday, October 18th, OMA logistics Ghana Ltd. and OMA Ghana Ltd. in collaboration with Sonotech conducted breast cancer awareness and screening sessions at Aggrey Road JHS 1 & 2 in Tema. Female staff from various departments assisted with the event. Additionally, OMA Ghana together with OMA Logistics Ghana donated waste bins to both schools as part of its environmental commitment. These donations aimed to encourage proper waste disposal among the students and reduce environmental pollution in the school community.
The celebration ended on Saturday, October 19th, with a clean-up exercise at Accra’s James Town Beach in partnership with The OR Foundation and the Tide Turners Cleanup Team. Over 50 volunteers participated, working together to remove plastic and textile waste from the beach. This initiative aligned with the organization’s environmental objectives and created a tangible positive impact on the local environment.
In conclusion, the SHEQ week celebration was a resounding success, with each day contributing to a deeper understanding of the importance of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality in our daily operations. The focus on the environment this year, under the theme “Green Steps, Green Impact,” encouraged employees to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility, both personally and professionally.
As we move forward, the insights gained during this week will undoubtedly guide us toward a greener and more sustainable future.
