Our Health & Safety Policy

ASSL recognises that the management of health, safety and environmental issues is the primary responsibility of Executive Management. Management shall ensure that all employees are equipped with the necessary resources (equipment, finance and personnel) to fulfil duties in a safe manner, to prevent accidents and incidents, without negative consequences to the environment.

A safe systems of work is developed for addressing routine and non-routine work activities which is endorsed by Executive Management.  This is guided by our Standard Operating Procedures [ASSL-HSE-019].

The company recognises that this policy can only be successfully implemented with the involvement of all employees, clients and contractors. Management is committed to consultation and participation of workers, and, where they exist, workers’ representatives and relevant stakeholders on matters affecting their health and safety.  Open communication shall be facilitated by means of HSE Committees and Safety Meetings promoting a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.

ASSL is committed to fulfilling all legal requirements, other requirements while adopting industry best practices to protect the environment and promote health and safety.  ASSL is committed to continuously improving our HSE performance and looks to achieve this by auditing, monitoring, reviewing and achieving our strategic objectives and targets A structured framework is in place for setting and achieving Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) objectives.

The Board of Directors, Managers and Supervisors at all levels are committed to maintaining  company assets, inclusive of HSE critical equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications and best practices.

ASSL is committed to providing adequate control of the health safety and environmental risks arising from our work activities.  ASSL is committed to eliminating hazards and reducing OH&S risks. ASSL shall ensure that hazards associated with all jobs are adequately analyzed and measures implemented to mitigate identified risks. We shall provide such information, training, and supervision, as needed for this purpose and provide safe handling and transportation of any harmful substances used by the organization at any point during its operation. 

ASSL continuously strives towards improving our safety culture by developing a high degree of HSE awareness and competency enhancement throughout our entire workforce. ASSL is committed to continual improvement of the OH&S Management System and  ensures adequate resources are  available to respond promptly to emergencies.

ASSL is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health and is appropriate to the purpose, size and context of the organization and to the specific nature of its OH&S risks and OH&S opportunities. All ASSL employees are committed to working conscientiously and diligently to execute the Company’s health safety and environmental policy of maintaining the highest standards with minimal damage to the environmental and zero tolerance to injury.

These commitments are supported by an integrated management system covering all operations within the Company

It is the responsibility of every employee to adhere to this Policy in the performance of their operational activities