Mines are a hazardous place to work, and as a priority, we apply robust safety measures and control mechanisms to enable our workforce to return home safe and healthy each day. We have an ambition to create a zero-harm culture.
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LTIFR, a 23% decrease since 2019
1.30
TRIFR, an 11% decrease since 2019
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operational sites certified to ISO 45001
$1.67 million
to tackle HIV and malaria around our operations
All our operational sites are certified to ISO45001 standards and our approach to health and safety is set out in a series of standards, policy guidelines, operating procedures and systems which are regularly reviewed and assured. Our sites are also subject to regular risk assessments, internal and external audits and inspections.
All our workforce is also covered by occupational health and safety programs which include regular medical checks, job specific risk assessments, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mental health support.
Full details of our policies and procedures are available below.
In the wake of disappointing safety performance in 2022, we reassessed our safety vision and developed a road map to ensure we stop workplace fatalities. This is being led with direct oversight by our Executive Committee. Our new roadmap includes a commitment to further training including for contractors, a greater focus on leading — not lagging — indicators, and awareness raising of each employee’s ‘stop work authority’ to empower individuals to take responsibility for their safety and those of the workers around them.
We also focus on personal well-being of our workforce. All our sites have fit-for-work programs which consider the importance of mental health, adequate sleep, diet and exercise. All sites have comprehensive medical facilities to deal with onsite emergencies which are open to community members when healthcare access is limited.
Our safety strategy is built on caring for ourselves, our colleagues, our contractors, and our communities.
HIV and malaria programs
In Africa, and other affected areas, our health and safety and community teams also co-ordinate to tackle malaria and HIV in the communities surrounding the mine.
Beyond supplying malaria nets to individuals and families, we run regular indoor residual spraying campaigns to fumigate homes and commercial buildings in our nearby communities in sub-Saharan Africa. To tackle HIV the teams also run community engagement on sexual health, provide testing equipment and capacity for local healthcare clinics for treating the condition.
During 2022 we invested $1.67 million to tackle HIV and Malaria around our operations. For further detail see our 2022 Sustainability report. For further information see our 2022 Sustainability Report.