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C4. Labour Practices and Decent Work
C4.4 Occupational Health and Safety
Table 11: Ambatovy Health and Safety Results, 2010
Operations Construction
Total of hours worked
7,897,000
37,485,000
First aid cases
56
61
Medical treatments (MT)
15
33
Restricted work (RW)
0
0
Lost-time incidents (LTI)
2
5
Fatalities (F)
1
0
Frequency rate of recordable accidents
0.47
0.20
(MT+RW+LTI+F)*
Frequency rate of lost time incidents
0.08
0.03
(LTI+F)*
*For every 200,000 hours worked.
The health and safety of Ambatovy’s employees, contractors
and neighbouring communities is one of the company’s
top priorities. Ambatovy’s zero incident policy provides the
framework that guides every staff member’s day-to-day
commitment to a safe working environment.
Zero is also the only acceptable target for fatalities.
Unfortunately, in 2010, a fatality was reported by a
subcontractor. A worker was fatally injured during a
transportation accident. A team of safety managers
conducted a thorough investigation of the incident and
additional training and safety procedures were introduced to
prevent recurrence of such an incident.
Health and Safety Training
Various employees are required to complete general
training on the following subjects: health and safety, first aid,
environmental rules and regulations, labelling of hazardous
materials, safety documentation and firefighting. When
appropriate, community members also receive health and
safety training.
The year 2010 was a pivotal one as training programs were
deployed to more than 10,000 employees and contractor
personnel. Furthermore, more than 20 health and safety
policies and procedures were converted into highly
interactive courses.
Our safety record will benefit from continuous training of
staff to be vigilant and follow the proper procedures. We
regularly measure health and safety performance to ensure
improvement and safe operations through comprehensive
auditing and reporting procedures.
C4.5 Training and Education
Employee Training Approach
In preparation for the production phase, Ambatovy is steadily
ramping up operational employment. We are also preparing
staff for the handover of technical expertise from expatriates
to nationals through specialized training. We have taken a
hybrid approach that combines self-taught training, computer-
based learning and traditional instructor-led classes. With this
approach, employees can continuously develop skills, allowing
them to advance professionally with Ambatovy.
Table 13: significant employee training programs, people trained per year
Major Training COURSES
2009
2010
Ambatovy General Induction
302
963
Health and Safety (contractors included)
155
10,540
Languages
135
933
Office Automation
123
765
Area Specific Training
N/A
216
Vendor Specific Training
N/A
335
Operators
12
354
Total
837
14,208
Table 12: Health and Safety Training Programs, 2010
Employees
Training program Trained in 2010 description
Permit to Work
4,870
Certain courses required before beginning work,
such as working at height or in confined spaces.
Site Induction
4,160
General plant site safety rules and awareness
required before working on site.
Pre-Operational
1,510
Training that provides a common approach to job and
Verification and
worksite safety requirements, specifically to those
Testing Induction
people involved in testing or commissioning areas.
Total trainings
10,540
(including contractors)
