Safety
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset
At HOST, nothing is more important than the safety of our employees, customers, contractors, and communities. Safety is more than a priority—it’s a responsibility shared across every level of our organization.
Every team member has Stop Work Authority and is empowered to speak up when something doesn’t look right. Through our Spot Award Bonus Program, we also recognize employees who proactively identify risks and help make our workplaces safer.
Our Approach
A Culture of Continuous Improvement
Safety is embedded in how we work—from vessel operations and terminal services to warehousing and cargo handling. Our teams receive ongoing training, clear operating standards, and the resources they need to work safely and confidently.
Our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program includes:
- Cargo handling and warehousing safety plans
- Comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Response Training
- Rescue and First Aid
- Fire Protection and Prevention
- Severe Weather/Hurricane Response
- Employee skills verification
- Hazardous materials management
- Site-specific Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
Across our terminal operations, teams conduct daily safety discussions and worksite walk-throughs to identify potential hazards before work begins. Employees also participate in mandatory monthly safety training focused on relevant topics, best practices, and continuous learning.
Looking Ahead
Building a Safer Future
Our commitment to safety is ongoing. Dedicated safety teams work alongside our operations teams to evaluate risks, strengthen procedures, share lessons learned, and identify opportunities to make our workplaces safer.
Through regular site assessments, employee feedback, training, and collaboration across our operations, we continue to evolve our safety programs as our business grows.
- Dedicated safety leadership and site-level safety teams
- Regular inspections and operational safety reviews
- Ongoing employee training and skills verification
- Sharing best practices and lessons learned across locations
- Continuous evaluation of procedures, equipment, and workplace conditions
In the News
Avondale Global Gateway Declared Asbestos-Free
Following a years-long environmental remediation effort, the historic Avondale Shipyard has been officially certified asbestos-free—an important milestone in the site’s transformation into a modern logistics hub…