AGL crosses the threshold of 2500 accident free days
At the end of May 2024, AGL Congo crossed the threshold of 2500 days without an accident with lost time at one of the sites oil companies where it operates. A very good performance achieved over the last seven years on an onshore basis.
AGL deploys more than 70 people on an onshore site of an oil major located more than 36 km from Pointe-Noire in Congo. The company ensures the transport of petroleum equipment, lifting operations, mobilization and demobilization of drilling platforms. Its staff, mainly composed of crane operators, lifting operators, forklift operators, truck drivers and lifting auxiliaries, pay particular attention to compliance with safety rules and the application of work procedures. He puts his expertise to work for the benefit of the client and actively participates in the improvement of its performance in the field.
«I am proud of this safety performance, which reflects the commitment of our employees and the gradual appropriation of the zero-accident plan that illustrates our HSE policy» Christophe PUJALTE, Regional Director AGL Congo/DRC/Angola
The zero-accident plan designed and implemented by AGL’s teams is based on the best practices in the sector to guarantee a safe and healthy working environment. It is built on 5 fundamental pillars, namely: the exemplarity of managers through their commitment, compliance with the 14 non-negotiable golden rules defined by the company and adapted to its context, knowledge of the dangers and risks specific to each work environment, the identification, reporting and treatment of daily dysfunctions and the sharing of good practices during inspections.
About AGL Congo
AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading shipping and logistics company. Present in Congo in transport and logistics, AGL has 1500 Congolese employees through its agencies and its port and logistics subsidiaries. Located in Pointe Noire, Brazzaville and Dolisie, the company deploys QHSE management systems based on recognized standards such as ISO 4500. AGL is committed to improving the skills of its employees and actively participates in the socio-economic development of the country through social responsibility actions in the sectors of education, social reintegration, environmental preservation and humanitarian support.
Press contact:
Ghislain MAGINOT, Head of Media Section – AGL
ghislain.maginot@aglgroup.com – +242 05 775 02 10
