Safety

REDBLUE MINING belief and strive for Zero Fatality and Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) status through continuation of near miss capturing and closure management. Our objectives are to identify, eliminate or control safety risks in the workplace and the environment Identifying training needs and fulfillment of scheduled training programs to ensure all jobs are performed by qualified and competent personnel.

We will ensure compliance to all relevant Mining and Explosives Regulations and all REDBLUE MINING safe operating procedures, and standards, through identification and implementation of all relevant standards, Safe operating work procedures and directives. We will enhance Incident and Accident Investigations and Corrective Actions implementation through rigorous follow-up of actions and other interventions, identified from time to time.

REDBLUE MINING will ensure emergency preparedness in terms of fire drills and mine rescue drills, we will promote a positive safety culture by promoting an interactive safety management system on all levels of employees.

REDBLUE MINING will encourage continuous improvement of safety management by recognition awards for outstanding safety performance and safety contributions.

We will ensure 100% provision and use of appropriate personal protective equipment thus enhancing a positive health culture amongst employees. Ensure that all identified hazards have a control procedure. We will carry out medical surveillance on all employees through pre-employment, periodical and exit assessments implement the wellness program to all employees through provision of health information, education, counseling services and standard health practices.

REDBLUE MINING will adhere to statutory demands with regard to medical surveillance, hazard identification and control, compensation for those affected and first aid provisions. Provide first aid training and facilities beyond the mere statutory requirement.

We will conserve the environmental resources. Prevent or minimize adverse impacts arising from our operations and demonstrate active stewardship over our operations. We will achieve compliance to all applicable environmental regulations as enshrined in the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Amended) Act, No.12 of 1999 and the Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations S.I. No. 29 of 1997.

We will ensure full compliance to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of REDBLUE MINING. commitments through monitoring and compliance tracking at all Integrated Business Units Undertake monthly reviews to ensure compliance with the policy and the continual improvement in our environmental performance.

REDBLUE MINING shall ensure identification, assessment and prioritization of the hazards and risks associated with all operational activities on a continuous basis as well as when a major incident or with change management in process. Aspect and Impact Assessment Management shall ensure identification, assessment and prioritization of aspects and impacts associated with all operational activities on a continuous basis. Statutory and regulatory requirements Management shall ensure that the organization meets all applicable laws and regulations as a minimum and where appropriate, apply international best practice.

Evaluation Management shall ensure that reviews are conducted to assess the effectiveness of performance against company standards, objectives, targets and applicable legal requirements. Continual Improvement Management will identify and implement continuous improvement strategies in safety, health, environment and quality.

REDBLUE MINING based its SHEQ system on 4 pillars namely:

• Risk assessment based organization;
• Training and coaching
• VFL – Visible felt leadership;
• Behaviour based safety