Health Management

Industrial Hygiene

Activities associated with the marine construction industry including painting, abrasive blasting, welding, and high noise activities have the potential to expose personnel to unacceptable health risk. An industrial hygiene program has been established to assess potential risk of worker exposure to toxic and hazardous substances and noise at its facilities and on its vessels. Controls and PPE guidelines have been established to protect workers against excessive exposure. Periodic monitoring is performed to verify controls are adequate.

Medical Screening

All applicants offered employment by JRM must undergo a pre-employment examination that includes a physical examination, hearing test, back evaluation, and drug screen. In addition, specific crafts are required to pass a physical examination at least annually.

Food Preparation

Food preparation areas in yards and in the vessel galleys are required to implement a quality assurance program to ensure they are safe. It includes an assessment of hazards and the severity and probability of occurrence, critical processing or handling control points, implementing control measures, monitoring critical control points, and taking immediate action to correct problems.

Wellness

Wellness initiatives have been implemented throughout JRM with the mission of promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for employees and their families. Activities include health awareness literature, health screening, fitness programs, immunizations, and smoking cessation programs.

Case Management

A policy has been established that requires all personnel who sustain any type of work related injury, illness, or near miss, no matter how slight to their immediate supervisor. A JRM designated medical care provider reviews all work-related cases and assigns a company representative to monitor and manage the case including arrangements of outside assistance, transportation of injured personnel to medical care providers, and follow-up on actions taken or medical treatment given as required. In addition, temporary work assignments are provided whenever possible for employees with a medical disability due to an injury. This program allows them to continue to perform productive and necessary work while restricted from their normal job responsibilities.