Health Checks
Staff health checks form part of our workplace health procedures.
HSE Policy
Health, Safety & Environment
Health, safety and environmental care are part of the daily operation of our properties in Luanda and Soyo.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment to Safe Places to Stay and Work
Fortaleza Imobiliária is committed to safe working and living conditions across our properties. We work to protect the environment in line with applicable law and our HSE Policy. Our Logistics and Food & Beverage teams lead this work day to day.
In Practice
What This Looks Like at Our Properties
First Aid Training
Staff receive first aid training to help them respond when someone is injured or unwell.
Fire Drills
Fire drills help staff practise evacuation procedures and their emergency responsibilities.
Food Safety
Our Food & Beverage team trains kitchen staff and follows food safety procedures in every kitchen.
On site: training and inspections
Property Safety
Safety Measures at Our Properties
Our Logistics team checks safety equipment and arrangements across our properties in Luanda and Soyo. Contact us for the checklist for your proposed residence.
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire and smoke alarms
- Emergency planWith evacuation maps
- Trained team on site
- 24/7 securityGuards and CCTV
- Generator backup
- Safe drinking waterTreated or bottled
- Pest controlEvery 2 weeks
- Defibrillators (AED)At selected properties
- Medical supportDoctor on call and a nearby clinic
Fire & Emergency
- Smoke detectors
- Exit signs and emergency lighting
- Evacuation maps
- Marked assembly point
- Emergency numbers posted
- Regular fire drills
Security
- 24/7 security guards
- CCTV
- Controlled access and visitor log
- In-room safes
Health & Hygiene
- Treated or bottled drinking water
- Regular water tank cleaning
- Scheduled room and linen cleaning
- Doctor on call for residents
- Arrangement with a nearby clinic
- Pest control every 2 weeks
Food Safety
- Fridge and freezer temperature logs
- Food samples kept after each service
- Health certificates for kitchen staff
- Supplier checks
- Food safety training
Maintenance
- Electrical and gas checks
- Fire extinguisher servicing
- Air conditioning servicing
- Pool water testing, where there is a pool
- Generator backup
People & Records
- Safety induction for new staff
- Contractor induction
- Guest safety information
- Incident and near-miss log
- First aid training
HSE Management System
How We Support This Policy
How we assign responsibilities, review risks and improve our procedures.
Build the foundations
- An HSE System We Keep ImprovingWritten procedures, reviewed every year and after any serious incident.
- Legal and Industry RequirementsWe follow Angolan law and applicable industry requirements.
Protect people
- Hazards Assessed at Every PropertyRisks are identified, and controls put in place to reduce them.
- Contractors Held to Our StandardsEvery contractor completes our safety induction before starting work.
Keep improving
- Clear Objectives, Reviewed RegularlyWe set HSE goals each year and track our progress against them.
- Incident Reporting and Follow-UpIncidents and near misses are logged, reviewed and shared with our teams.
Environment
Operating in line with Angolan environmental law
- Prevent pollution
- Less waste
- Water and energy efficiency
- Safe pest control
Employees and Contractors
Everyone's Responsibility
Employees and contractors are required to:
Comply with the standards
Meet the standards set by law, by our industry and by our HSE system.
Protect themselves and others
Look out for themselves, colleagues, guests and anyone affected by their work.
Stop work when needed
Everyone has the right, and the duty, to stop work to prevent injury or harm to the environment.
Contribute to planning
Take part in planning and help us reach our HSE objectives.
Rules that apply to everyone
- No alcohol or drugs on duty
- Seat belts on, phones away when driving
- Approval before high-risk work
- Use the protective equipment required for the task
HSE at Fortaleza is led byOur Logistics and Food & Beverage TeamsFortaleza Imobiliária · Luanda, Angola
Need Our HSE Documentation?
Download our HSE Policy for vendor approval, contractor pre-qualification or a site audit. Contact us for property-specific information or other documentation your HSE team needs.
HSE Policy · Revision 02 · September 2026
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