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Safety & quality
HSEQ Induction
Health, safety, environment, and quality are core values at SAB N.V. This page summarizes the key guidelines for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Welcome to our HSEQ standards
This HSEQ induction training covers our standards for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ). Together we maintain a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace.
This is a summary — not the full document. Download the PDF for all 21 rules, site instructions, and the induction assessment.
HSEQ policy
Our objectives
At SAB N.V., not only the quality of our products is central, but also care for the environment and the health and safety of all our employees, contractors, and visitors.
Our core values
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Environment
Environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Prevent spills and contamination, use energy, water, and raw materials efficiently, and sort waste correctly.
Quality
Quality is our calling card. We follow procedures and standards to ensure the quality of our products and services.
Shared responsibility
Every employee, visitor, and contractor contributes to working safely, protecting health, respecting the environment, and ensuring quality.
SAB at a glance
Structure, team & certifications
SAB N.V. comprises SAB, SABD, and Het Surinaamsch Rumhuis. The overview shows our organizational structure, headcount by unit, certifications, and products.
Working safely
PPE and quality on the production line
Our employees follow strict hygiene and safety protocols in production and storage — from hair nets and workwear to controlled bottling processes.
Risk management
Hierarchy of Controls
Control hazards by applying the most effective measures first. SAB applies the internationally recognized hierarchy of controls — from elimination to PPE as the last line of defense.
Elimination
Remove the hazard entirely where possible.
Substitution
Replace the hazard with a safer option.
Engineering controls
Isolate people from the hazard through technical measures.
Administrative controls
Adjust work methods, training, and procedures.
PPE
Protect the worker with personal protective equipment.
SAB N.V. rules
Key safety rules
The rules below are essential on our site. The full induction document contains all 21 rules — download the PDF below.
Drugs & alcohol
You must be completely free from drugs and alcohol in order to work safely and responsibly.
Restricted access
Hazardous areas must be cordoned off with red Danger tape. Only authorized personnel may enter restricted zones.
Working at heights
Above 1.8 meters without an approved platform, fall protection is mandatory.
Mobile phone use
No calling, texting, or other phone use while driving or in production and warehouse areas.
Incident reporting
Report all incidents immediately to your supervisor. Incident reports must be submitted to HSEQ on the same day.
Safety training
Everyone — including contractors and visitors — must complete safety training before entering production or construction areas.
Work permits
A written work permit is required before high-risk activities, based on an approved Job Hazard Analysis.
Production & warehouse
PPE requirements in production areas
In Packaging, M&B, Barrel warehouse, and raw material storage, additional hygiene and safety requirements apply:
- Safety glasses mandatory at conveyors, open fillers, glass, alcohol, and chemicals
- Wash hands (min. 20 sec.) and disinfect before entering production areas
- Face mask mandatory near open raw materials or product
- Hair net worn correctly over ears; beard net where applicable
- Safety shoes or steel-toe boots in production, storage, and TD areas
Traffic rules
Walking & traffic routes
- Walk within yellow markings — especially without required PPE
- Maximum speed: 15 km/h — reverse parking required
- Badge must remain visible at all times
- On walking routes: no helmet/safety shoes, but closed shoes required
Facilities
Site & amenities
Parking
Visitors: parking at main entrance. Staff: parking area behind SAB.
Sanitary facilities
Production staff: toilets/showers with yellow doors. Other staff/visitors: office, TD, or security.
Food & drink
Meals only in the canteen or approved kitchen areas — not in production or warehouses.
Risk identification
Recognizing hazards
Unsafe act
Behavior or action by a person that increases the risk of an incident — e.g. not wearing PPE or skipping procedures.
Unsafe condition
A situation or physical environment that increases the risk of an incident — e.g. a leak, blocked emergency exit, or defective equipment.
Office safety
Safety in the office
- Emergency exits clearly marked and free of obstacles
- Know the locations of first aid kits, AED, and fire extinguishers
- AED located in the security building at the main entrance
- Walkways free of trip hazards
- Set up an ergonomic workstation with good work habits
Site rules
On our premises
- Visitors must report to security after completing the induction exam
- Badge/identification is mandatory and must remain visible
- When the siren sounds: proceed immediately to the assembly point
- Maximum speed: 15 km/h
- Safety shoes mandatory (except on walking routes)
- Smoking and open flames are prohibited
Emergencies
Alarm & evacuation
Fire alarm
Stop working, evacuate immediately under the guidance of the emergency responder, and go to the assembly point. Stay there until the responder confirms it is safe.
Workplace accident
Alert the nearest first responder, contact security/reception, and stay with the victim until help arrives.
Assembly points
- Parking area at the main entrance of the site
- Stinasu parking area
Evacuation steps
- 1.Stop work activities
- 2.Turn off PCs, AC, and machines
- 3.Close windows and doors
- 4.Leave the building via the safest route
- 5.Follow instructions from the team leader or first responders
Important numbers
- SAB entrance
- 332
- SABD entrance
- 239
- Police
- (9) 115
- Fire department
- (9) 110
- Ambulance
- (9) 117
On-site hazards
Stay alert for
Electrical hazard
Wet environments and flammable liquids increase the risk of electrical incidents.
Glass breakage
Breaking bottles during washing, filling, or transport.
Fire & explosion
Alcohol (ethanol) as a flammable substance — strict procedures and PPE are essential.
Working at height
Fall hazard when working above 1.8 meters without an approved platform.
Site overview
Site overview & zones
See restricted zones, assembly points, PPE-free zones, and emergency facilities on our site. The legend is shown on the map.
Environment
Waste separation & environment
Environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Sort waste correctly — inside and outside our buildings.
Outside
Red bin = mixed waste. Blue bin = PET bottles. White bin = glass. Black metal bin = production waste.
Inside
Kitchens: grey/white bins for household waste. Offices: white bins for paper only.
Full document
Download the HSEQ induction
The complete induction training includes all 21 rules, site instructions, PPE requirements, evacuation procedures, and environmental guidelines.
After reading, an assessment follows — a minimum score of 80% is required to pass the induction.
Download PDF (EN)