What prompted APM Terminals to launch its safety initiative?
The safety of our personnel and partners is of paramount importance at APM Terminals. While there has been a tremendous emphasis in this industry on bigger ships, taller cranes and larger volumes, we cannot forget that in the end this business relies on the people that operate these vast pieces of machinery. That is our most precious resource, and one that we must do a better job of protecting. We welcome the opportunity to share the enhancements and reforms this initiative will create. Story continues below Advertisement –> FEATURED COMMENTPlease click here to comment on this article How many deaths occurred at APM Terminals’ facilities in the last two years, and where do injuries occur? There were 10 deaths due to terminal accidents on APM Terminals’ facilities in 2007, and there have been seven so far during 2008. These figures include personnel other than APM Terminals employees involved in terminal accidents. Based on information available to APM Terminals, 38% of injuries occur
