The management of health and safety (“H&S”)
is a core activity for the Group. By its nature, the metal
and mining industry brings with it H&S risks and the
Group ensures that these risks are monitored and mitigated
through a variety of programmes and training within each
of the Businesses. H&S performance is reported and
discussed during Board meetings of the three Businesses.
Each site has H&S managers and committees. H&S
is also reported at meetings of the Executive Committee
and the Board.
Many sites have achieved certification to the international
occupational H&S management system OHSAS18001, or
are planning certification [see
table].
This standard requires H&S risk assessments
to be undertaken and action programmes to be developed.
Maintaining the certifications requires frequent independent
monitoring through compliance audits.
Regular safety reviews are undertaken both
internally and by external advisers, as a result of which
action programmes are developed. [Click
for further details]
All Group Businesses have occupational
health programmes including medical examinations for all
new recruits and regular ongoing medical examinations for
those working in the mines and smelters.
The Group ensures that contractors also
comply with H&S regulations and obliges them to ensure
that their employees are provided with safe working environmental
and safety equipment.
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