Occupational health and safety

Occupational Safety & Health Policy

Mer des Mascareignes Limitee recognises its moral and legal responsibilities under occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation (Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 28 of 2005) to provide a safe and healthy work environment.

This commitment means that we will:

• provide a safe and healthy workplace and working conditions for all, including employees, contractors, customers and visitors
• provide training to enable all employees to work safely
• comply with all relevant legislation and industry standards
• provide support and assistance to employees
• consult with staff and contractors where relevant to enhance the effectiveness of procedures
• provide adequate resources to aid employees in fulfilling their responsibilities
• conduct investigations into all reported incidents
• conduct regular reviews and evaluations of the health and safety systems in place.

While at work, all employees – irrespective of their position – will:

• take reasonable care to ensure good health and safety procedures are implemented at all times
• identify and support measures to eliminate or minimise unsafe conditions
• assume personal responsibility for their own safety and for those of other work colleagues by always operating in a safe and appropriate manner.