Aizant acknowledges that the provision of a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors and visitors is not just a moral and legal responsibility but also a prerequisite for it to achieve its primary mission of conducting research and development at the highest international standards. We realize that only socially and environmentally responsible organizations achieve sustainable growth. Aizant is committed to providing a safe and clean environment for the current and future generations.
Objectives
Aizant will ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations, other legislation and industry standards by:
- providing and maintaining safe workplaces, plant and systems of work
- providing information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure safe systems of work
- ensuring that nominated safety personnel are adequately trained and supported
- consulting and cooperating with safety and health representatives, employees and others
- providing and maintaining personal protective equipment as required
- continuously reviewing and improving safety performance
Each Head of the respective divisions are accountable for implementing this policy in their area of responsibility. Management is responsible for:
- the provision and maintenance of a safe workplace and systems of work
- involvement in the development, promotion and implementation of safety and health policies and procedures
- training and supervising employees in the safe performance of assigned tasks
- the provision of resources to meet the safety and health commitment
Employees and contractors are to:
- take reasonable care of their safety and health and that of others
- follow all safety and health policies and procedure
- report all known or observed hazards, incidents and injuries
This policy is applicable to the Aizant in all its operations and functions including those situations where employees are required to work off site.
