Safety

We recognize that the safety and well-being of our employees, contractors, visitors and all persons who may be affected by our operations is our highest priority. Metal Traders and Processing shall:

• Provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees, contractors, visitors and other persons associated with our operations.
• Identify hazards, assess occupational health and safety risks, and implement appropriate controls before and during work activities.
• Give priority to the elimination of hazards and reduction of OH&S risks through safe work practices, engineering controls, appropriate equipment and effective supervision.
• Ensure the use of appropriate PPE based on the nature and hazards of each job, and maintain PPE in suitable condition.
• Maintain plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment in safe operating condition, with appropriate safety and emergency provisions.
• Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response arrangements, including suitable fire protection equipment, medical kits and other necessary emergency resources.
• Provide appropriate training, instruction and awareness so that employees understand the hazards associated with their work and are competent to perform their duties safely.
• Encourage employee participation and consultation in matters affecting occupational health and safety and promote a workplace culture in which unsafe conditions and practices can be reported without fear.
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory and other occupational health and safety requirements relevant to our operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, identify their underlying causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote safe handling of high-temperature materials and metallurgical waste through appropriate procedures, controls, equipment and competent supervision.
• Require all employees and contractors to follow established safety procedures, and maintain accountability for safe work practices at every level of the organization.
• Continuously monitor and improve our Occupational Health and Safety Management System, including objectives, procedures, performance and risk controls.

Management shall provide the leadership, resources and support necessary to implement this policy. Every incident is preventable through proper planning, risk awareness, discipline and continuous improvement. Production and operational objectives shall never take precedence over the health and safety of people.