Background
The HSEC Management Standards form the basis for the development and application of HSEC management systems at all levels in the Company. The objectives of the Standards are to:
- support the implementation of the Charter and the HSEC Policy across the Group
- provide a risk-based HSEC management system framework, broadly consistent with international standards, such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and SA 8000
- set out the expectations of the Group for the progressive development and implementation of more specific HSEC management systems at all levels
- provide consistent, auditable criteria against which HSEC management systems can be measured
- provide a basis from which to drive continuous improvement.
The scope of the Standards covers all operational aspects and activities that have the potential to affect, positively or negatively, the health and safety of people, the environment and the community. They cover the entire life cycle of our assets, from exploration through to construction, commissioning, operation, decommissioning, closure and rehabilitation.
Refer to the following sections for a discussion on our management system performance over the year and our key initiatives.
- HSEC management protocols and guidelines
- Audit and self-assessment
- Risk management
- Product stewardship
For further details on the structure of our management systems, refer to our section on HSEC governance.