It is the policy of the Company to:

• design and maintain facilities, establish management systems, provide training and conduct operations in a manner that safeguards people and property;
• respond quickly, effectively, and with care to emergencies or accidents resulting from its operations, cooperating with industry organisations and authorised government agencies;
• comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;
• work with government agencies and others to develop responsible laws, regulations and standards based on sound science and consideration of risk;
• conduct and support research to extend knowledge about the safety effects of its operations, promptly applying significant findings and, as appropriate, sharing them with employees, contractors, government agencies and others who might be affected;
• stress to all employees, contractors and others working in its behalf their responsibility and accountability for safe performance on the job and encourage safe behaviour off the job;
• undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.