Health and Safety

Employer health and safety is of paramount importance at Eastplats' operations.  Management believes that injuries and accidents can be prevented with the appropriate health and safety measures  in place. 

To reduce the risk of accidents management has implemented safety and training systems that comply with relevant legislation.  Safety rules have been introduced giving clear guidelines on how high-risk tasks should be accomplished.  Continued awareness of safety issues provided by management is vital to ensure accident prevention.

Safety Statistics

Training and development programs are aligned with requirements of the Mining Charter.  Additionally, Crocodile River Mine is registered with the Mining Qualifications Authority and contributes to the skills levy.

Crocodile River Mine has a healthcare center on its premises where a qualified nurse is available to assist employees.  An occupational health practitioner visits the center weekly.  The primary functions of the center include occupational diseases, all minor illnesses, injury on duty, yearly examinations, pre and post employment examinations, and the compilation of documentation.

HIV/AIDS awareness is a part of the life skills training included in the Skills Development Plan that is currently in progress.  Eastplats has contracted with Aid for AIDS (AfA), an external organization which provides comprehensive HIV-Aids management solutions for medium to large businesses. AfA provides consulting services, prevalence assessments and impact analyses, clinical management programmes (including treatment), and educational and awareness training courses.