board of directors. Shipyard facilities The shipyard utilizes workshops, logistical resources, and equipment for the building of their ships. The yard stands over 42 acres of land, and employs a workforce of over 3500 all together. The following are some of the shipyard's facilities: Design house Bonded warehouse Blasting shop CNC (Computer Numerical Control) shop Bending shop Mechanical and Carpentry shop Fabrication yard and shed Painting shop 5 slipways Heavy lifting equipment Gantry crane Mobile hydraulic crane Barge mounted crane etc. Healthcare facilities etc. Health and safety In its early days, the yard faced many difficulties in promoting and maintaining safety standards. During the period, around 2011, there were 1000 injuries a month; injuries including electrical shock, eye injuries, hearing damage, etc. In conjunction with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Western Marine set itself to analyze the risks and hazards their workers faced. This was the first partnership of this kind in Bangladesh, using private sector infrastructure for the provision of public health services. Through this, strict reporting procedures were established, and training was provided for managers and workers; including annual firefighting training. Today, with the addition of new services and procedures, Western Marine has seen a 99% reduction in accidents. Because of this, they were given the OHSAS 18001 certificate from Bureau Veritas. The shipyard contains a PHCC (Primary Health Care Center), which was created in coordination with the GIZ and the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In this free of charge facility, shipyard workers are given tests for their hearing, their lungs, and total physical checkups. This facility is always available for use, and workers can receive aid and treatment whenever, and as fast as necessary. The government Health Ministry provides a nurse in addition to the doctor and paramedics that are provided by the shipyard. This facility is also accessible to the local community, where more than 30,000 people, including many of the workers and their families, live. Importantly, the workers and other personnel are given precautionary equipment when on the yard grounds. This equipment includes: Safety helmet (hardhat) Boiler suit Protective gloves Safety goggles Safety lamps (for use within enclosed spaces) Fire extinguishers throughout the yard Firefighting hydrants and hoses throughout the yard Breathing apparatus when necessary Safety harnesses and belts Ear plugs Dust masks Safety boots Awards and certifications Western Marine Shipyard has received two certificates from Bureau Veritas; one is