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Safety First

Get to know our safety culture and learn what is expected of you as a DFDS employee on this page.

Safety culture at DFDS

At DFDS we take safety seriously.

We have a strong safety culture across our landside locations and vessels that all leaders and co-workers in DFDS are committed to uphold.

Complying with our safety policies is the responsibility of all of us, whether at sea, on land, or in an office.

Having a safety culture, practices, and behaviours we all follow helps us keep DFDS a safe place to work for every employee.

What is a safety culture?

When we say we have a Safety Culture in DFDS, we mean that everyone in the organisation is committed to making sure our work environment is safe for all of us.

This means we have

Shared values: Everyone prioritizes safety.
Shared behaviours: Everyone complies with our safety policies.
Leadership commitment: Leaders set the tone for safety.
Continuous improvement: We always seek better safety practices.

DFDS health and safety values:

1. ZERO fatalities

2. No harm to people

3. A safe and healthy working environment

4. Industry-leading service to our customers through a safe and healthy operation

Find all DFDS Safety First guides, policies & procedures

All assets related to Safety First

Support safe cargo and terminal operations with clear rules, practical guidance and easy steps to reduce risk and improve everyday safety.

Download Safety First guides and assets

A DFDS worker with a branded, yellow safety jacket, pointing and directing a terminal truck with a trailer on the deck of a vessel

GSMS Harassment & Bullying Policy

Download here the latest Harassment and Bullying Policy, due to Safety and Environmental Protection in regards of the Global Ship Management System.

Report an Incident

A male DFDS worker, with a yellow safety jacket, safety gloves and shoes, walking alongside a white DFDS-branded trailer

GSMS complaint procedure

Download here the latest on-board complaint procedure, due to MLC compliance section 13 in regards of the Global Ship Management System.

Report an Incident

DFDS Health and Safety policy

See the DFDS Health and Safety policy here (PDF)

10 golden rules for vehicle deck workers (PDF)

SAFE Behaviours

DFDS is on a journey to improve and mature our safety culture across our organisation of complex operations on land and at sea.

See the SAFE Behaviours that have been developed and apply to all employees across the organisation and specific behaviours for each operational area.