One of the goals of our safety and health strategy is to improve internal communications by delivering consistent and accurate information on safety and health. This goal was supported by invigoration of safety and health committees.

Each OZ Minerals operation has consultation mechanisms in place via these committees to ensure health and safety matters are discussed and communicated. The committees generally represent all sections of the workforce although some large contractors have their own Safety and Health Committee structures in place. The committees are made up of elected employees and nominated management representatives.

Across our exploration activities each country office is required to hold a monthly safety, health environment and community relations (SHEC) meeting, with all personnel encouraged to participate.

At Group Office the safety, health and environment (SHE) Committee is made up of volunteer employee representatives from all departments and a committee-elected chairperson.

The Committees’ functions include the provision of feedback to management on safety and health leadership, hazard and risk identification, inspections, suggestions for amendments to standards and improvement initiatives.

Additional safety and health communication processes included the generation and distribution of Significant Incident Alerts (based on incidents from within and outside the company), placement of safety and health information on the company Intranet for access by all operations, and the frequent and high-visibility safety activities associated with the Five Key Safety Actions plan.