CODES OF PRACTICE
In order to meet its safety objectives, the safety programs consists of the following codes of practice:
- Safety is managed as an integral part of its system of management by objectives;
- A safety management structure is maintained that is integrated into MABCOR’s prevailing organisational structure;
- By means of appointments, accountability for safety is defined;
- Any duplication and ambiguity as to accountability is eliminated by clearly defining the responsibilities of safety related loss control and other management functions within the organisational structure;
- Employees are so selected and placed that safety and health risks are reduced to a minimum;
- All employees are trained in accordance with their occupational classification and working environment to enable them to perform their duties in a safe and healthy manner;
- On-going motivational action is taken to encourage employees to remain healthy and safe at all times, both on and off their place of work;
- All working methods employed at work stations, material, equipment and plant usage are constantly analysed in order to identify and eliminate safety risks and health hazards;
- Records and statistics are kept and used in such a manner that management is always aware of the effectiveness of its safety management plan and trends requiring attention;
- A high standard of housekeeping is maintained to contribute towards the health and safety of all employees;
- Personal protective equipment and materials are issued in order to protect all employees from health and safety hazards that could not be eliminated;
- All statutory requirements are met within MABCOR’s safety system, which exceeds the accountability as defined in the Act;
- Cost-effectiveness is taken into account in all actions taken to achieve health, safety and environmental standards;
- To be proactive with regard to the HIV/Aids epidemic.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Health, Safety and Environmental Programme are as follows:
- To inspire and train employees to accept and practice safety as a way of life;
- To maintain a work environment that will promote employee health and safety;
- To prevent accidents that could lead to injury of employees, sub-contractors or suppliers, as well as damage or loss of plant, equipment and property;
- To prevent exposure of employees to environmental factors and physical demands that can impair their health;
- To minimise the impact of the HIV/Aids epidemic on the organisation.