At Nordic Crane, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) is a priority all 52 weeks of the year, but each year we dedicate a special week to highlight selected topics and strengthen safety awareness. This tradition contributes to continuous improvement and gives us the opportunity to dive deeper into specific areas requiring extra attention. This year, we are particularly focused on fall prevention, aiming to reduce the risk of injuries and accidents related to falls. “I secure myself against falling” is one of our eight Life Saving Rules.
Close Contact on the Job Site
A key element of HSE Week is meeting our employees where they are—on-site, with our customers. This not only creates closer dialogue with our employees, but also with our customers and partners. Collaboration and mutual trust are vital in working together to achieve a zero-injury workday. This understanding also motivates our participation in the “Collaboration for Safety in the Construction and Civil Engineering Industry” (SfS BA), which offers the important “Fareblind” course. The course is mandatory for all Nordic Crane employees and is required for access to most construction and civil engineering sites in Norway.
A Holistic Approach to HSE
With the launch of our digital safety manual, SAFETY, there was discussion about renaming HSE Week to Safety Week. However, we chose to keep the HSE designation to emphasize the importance of both health and environment, in addition to safety. The week includes activities that promote a strong work environment and enhance team spirit. We believe that the best way to build a safety culture is through personal contact and collaboration – both internally and with external partners. By working together and taking shared ownership of processes, we achieve the best results.
Lessons from This Year’s HSE Week
HSE Week is designed to take place alongside near-normal operations. It’s important for us to maintain our high level of service to customers, as we understand there are expectations for crane operations and transportation to proceed as planned. This year’s program was well-balanced, allowing us to focus on important HSE initiatives, which will be followed up and further developed, including at our upcoming Safety Seminar. Several initiatives were launched that will contribute to continuous improvement moving forward.
Stagnation is Regression
In HSE work, it’s essential never to settle for “good enough.” Risks constantly evolve, and new barriers and measures must be developed to address these challenges. We are convinced that the path to a zero-injury workday lies in continuous learning, experience-sharing, and improvement. It is our responsibility to always focus on how we can “do even better tomorrow,” ensuring that everyone comes home safely – every day, for life.
Nordic Crane Leading the Way
Through our focus on continuous development, collaboration, and improvement, we ensure that HSE work at Nordic Crane not only keeps up with industry standards but also leads the way in safety efforts. Our goal is clear: No injuries, no accidents – a safe workday for all our employees and partners.