At Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) responsibilities are integral to the way we operate. Effective HSE management is central to our business strategy.
Through observance and encouragement of this Policy, we are committed to adopting leading practices in HSE management, and striving for a significant incident and injury/illness free workplace, for the benefit of all OT stakeholders.
| Aims | Actions to achieve aims |
|---|---|
| Ensure strong HSE performance and continual improvement of our operations | Sustain recognized hse management systems and compel implementation of hse management systems by our suppliers and customers of services and goods.maintain compliance with mongolian and other requirements and certification of our iso14001 environmental management system and ohsas 18001 safety management system |
| Adhere to the principles of accountability and operational transparency | Comply with applicable mongolian laws, company standards and other external commitments and agreements. |
| Prevent HSE incidents, injuries/illnesses, environmental pollution, and promote sustainable development | Implement strategies that focus on prevention of fatalities and permanent disabling injuries/illnesses.identify and mitigate potentially adverse hse impacts.identify and pursue opportunities to have a positive impact on hse. |
| Meet company HSE objectives and targets | Set and review measurable objectives and targets, and report against these to ourstakeholders.implement the biodiversity action plan targeting a net positive impact on biodiversity values in the south gobi. |
| Promote and sustain a positive culture among all our employees and contractors | Ensure adoption of our life saving rules.build a culture where all individuals feel comfortable to stop work if it is not safe.develop our leaders and integrate hse into their activities.recognize and reward initiatives that improve hse performance and improvement.provide hse training that will enable all personnel to undertake their work and meet our hse objectives.encourage participation of our employees, contractors and suppliers in activities that contribute to hse performance. |
| Promote and sustain a positive culture among all our employees and contractors | Demonstrate continual improvement against specific targets for resource usage (including water) and ensure all resources are used wisely.reduce, reuse and recycle materials to minimize waste and pollution. |
| Develop long-term, meaningful relationships with our communities and stakeholders so that mining operations leave a positive legacy in the communities and environment in which we operate | Launch sustainable development programs and introduce participatory monitoring with our neighboring communities. |