Protection of the health and safety of our employees, all those affected by our business and the protection of the environment, are critical to the overall success of our company and command equal prominence with other business considerations in the decision making process.
Caithness Oil Limited have defining policies that have been developed from the best practices of other leaders in the field. The Company expects that its suppliers and partners share the same values and objectives.
It is the company’s objective to comply with all applicable legal and other requirements. This Policy is available to the public on request from the Company’s Head Office.
Environmental Policy
It is the Company’s policy not to damage the environment through its activities, and we will:
- Minimise the environmental impact of our activities,
- Foster open communication on our environmental performance,
- Systematically manage environmental performance,
- Continuously improve the total environmental performance.
Safety Policy
The Company’s philosophy and policy on safety is that:
- All injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable,
- All operating exposures can be controlled,
- Working safely is a condition of employment,
- Employees must receive safety training,
- Safety performance must be audited,
- All deficiencies must be corrected promptly,
- People are the most important element in an effective safety, health and environmental programme,
- Off-the-job safety is an important part of the safety effort,
- And last but not least, safety is good business.
Health Policy
The Company’s occupational health programme shall protect employees from health hazards that may be associated with the Company’s work and the working environment. The Company shall be active in health promotion, aiming at preventing health risks associated with the general living environment and life style. The Company’s policy on health is to ensure:
- A good working environment for the employee
- Clear personnel policy in relation to health
- The avoidance of any illnesses which can be related to the work performed
As an operator, the Company will verify that all contractor personnel have adequate health organisations supporting their activity.
HSE performance will be routinely monitored and reported regularly to the Board of Directors of the Company, who will ensure that the necessary resources are provided to support this Policy fully.
Peter O’Sullivan
Chief Operating Officer
Date: January 2011 Review Date: January 2012