Policy Statement for Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) Management
Valhalla's policy is to conduct all its activities in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of its employees and others affected, and minimise pollution or harm to the environment.
Valhalla is committed to effective HS&E management and will comply, as a minimum, with all applicable HS&E legislation and associated codes of practice, applying best industry practice in conjunction with our business partners and contractors. We seek to achieve continual improvement where practicable.
Valhalla will:
- set measurable HS&E objectives and plan for the management of HS&E in our activities, identifying performance standards, procedures for control and monitoring, and resources to be applied
- document procedures and standards in the Company's HS&E Management System;
- communicate openly with government agencies, partners, contractors and employees to disseminate information on HS&E issues and contribute to effective HS&E management programmes
- ensure that all employees are competent to meet their obligation to manage and work safely, with due regard for the environment, and that they receive all necessary information, instruction and training
- consult with employees to ensure awareness of and commitment to the Policy and the Company's procedures for its implementation
- ensure that, for all our activities, safety and health hazards and environmental aspects are identified, risks and impacts are assessed, and that risk control measures are implemented
- select competent contractors and provide them with all necessary information, including definition of Valhalla's HS&E requirements
- monitor and audit contractors to ensure that they operate in compliance with the principles of Valhalla's Policy and meet the standards required by the Company
- maintain emergency response plans
- monitor HS&E performance progressively, with periodic audits and reviews
- annually conduct management review of performance against objectives, including review of the effectiveness of Policy and the HS&E management system
- ensure that sufficient resources are made available to implement this Policy.
Valhalla requires each of its contractors and suppliers to:
- operate an effective HS&E management system relevant to their scope of work or supply
- comply with Valhalla's HS&E requirements including appropriate HS&E planning, risk control, performance monitoring and reporting.
HS&E management is a prime responsibility of line management and all employees. Particular responsibility for ensuring the implementation of the HS&E Policy is allocated to the Managing Director who will regularly report to the Valhalla Board on all aspects of HS&E.