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2012 - AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
towards
ohsas
18001
CERTIFICATION
In 2012, Ambatovy conducted a pre-qualification audit on Occupational Health & Safety Advisory Standard (OHSAS)
18001 – the highest international standard for occupational health and safety. The pre-qualification audit showed
that our management system is well-aligned with the requirements. Ambatovy is in the process of implementing
recommendations received. Upon completion, Ambatovy will apply for certification. The OHSAS specification provides
the requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system to enable an organization to
control its OH&S risks and improve performance.
In 2012, Ambatovy made significant strides in
developing a proactive safety culture and launched a
number of initiatives to ensure continued success. For
example:
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Ambatovy organized its first “Safety Day” at both the
mine and plant site for all employees and contractors to
ensure they are putting safety first.
•
Ambatovy launched a Company-wide campaign
called the “Take 5” Risk Assessment, which encourages
workers to identify risks associated with all tasks prior
to starting a job and to develop a safety culture.
•
24 company-wide emergency training exercises
were held throughout the year.
Despite these efforts, there were four fatalities at
Ambatovy during the year. These incidents are a stark
reminder to all of us at Ambatovy that we must continue
to improve our standards and procedures to achieve
our goals. To prevent incidents and better manage risks,
Ambatovy launched and reinforced the following:
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Implemented the Safety Review procedure, which
involves training relevant personnel and putting in place
the Management of Change information management
system and database.
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Carried out 15 safety audits among our major
contractors with an average score was 75%. The goal
for 2013 is set at 90%.
•
Established a Tool Crib, an on-site office
dedicated to maintaining and calibrating industrial
hygiene equipment and maintaining and inspecting fall
protection equipment and breathing apparatuses at
regularly scheduled intervals, ensuring the equipment
utilized on site continues to meet safety standards.
•
Reinforced the Quality Risk Assessment, a specific,
quantitative-based risk assessment that supplements
routine risk assessments conducted with the operating
facilities.
•
Qualified Ambatovy staff conducted 5,800 inspections
and more than 1,000 “Permit to Work” audits.
