Health, Safety and Environment
Corix’s commitment to a safe workplace
Corix is committed to conducting its business in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees in the workplace. In order to meet this commitment, Corix and its employees will:
- Work in a spirit of consultation and cooperation to promote positive attitudes toward health, safety and the environment
- Comply with all company policies and legislative requirements and require the same of our contractors
- Identify and manage risks to prevent or reduce possible adverse consequences from our operations and integrate appropriate protective measures
- Establish and maintain appropriate standards of maintenance of facilities and equipment, ensuring that physical and health hazards are guarded against or eliminated
- Train employees in safe job procedures and safe work practices and inform them of their role and responsibilities for the protection of health, safety and the environment
- When required, work with industry associations, government and other stakeholders to assist in establishing standards for health, safety and the environment
- Monitor health, safety and environment performance and strive for continuous improvement in health, safety and environment performance
Managers / Supervisors will:
- Ensure workers are properly trained to do their work safely
- Ensure that policies, safe work practices, safe job procedures and legislative requirements are followed
- Ensure all unsafe activities, conditions and/or hazards are corrected
Employees will:
- Be aware of and understand the Health, Safety and Environment Program
- Know and follow all health, safety and environment policies, rules, safe work practices, safe job procedures and applicable legislated regulations for the work being conducted
- Report any unsafe activities, conditions and/or hazards to their supervisor/manager
- Work safely and cooperatively toward the prevention of incidents
The Health, Safety and Environment Department will:
- Provide leadership within the organization in all aspects of health, safety and environment appropriate to the business and champion the development of a safety orientated culture within the company
- Assist all parts of the company in implementing effective health, safety and environment programs and measures
- Monitor and report any significant issues or concerns to the Health, Safety and Environment Committee or Executive Management Committee for action
May 12, 2012
Brett Hodson
President and CEO
Corix Group of Companies
