Vopak’s comprehensive safety policy is set out in the Fundamentals on Safety programme, which was implemented at all terminals four years ago. These constitute strict operational rules of conduct and procedures that are in line with the requirements that Vopak’s customers set in the areas of safety and risk control in the chemical and oil industries.

To work safe at Vopak is the starting point for the Fundamentals on Safety. This applies not only to our own managers and employees, but also to everyone who visits the terminals. Contractors are assessed on their safety performance and have to meet clearly-defined performance and conduct require ments including Vopak’s Code of Conduct.

Vopak continues to work actively on good relationships with the community. At the local level, employees, their families and terminals’ immediate neighbours are actively involved in matters such as health, safety and the environment. Vopak also participates in public and industry consultative bodies.