Corporate Responsibility
Social Responsibility
African Metals is always mindful of its responsibility towards the community in which it operates.
Health and Safety
African Metals implements internationally accepted occupational health and safety standards and procedures throughout its operations. The Company complies with all national laws of health and safety in the workplace in order to create a safe workplace thereby protecting its employees from accident and sickness. These laws are in line with International Labor Organization recommendations.
Recently established in the country, African Metals has made progress on developing health and safety procedures and guidelines which support the Company's goal of zero lost time injuries. All employees and contractors now undergo health and safety training as part of the general environmental health and safety induction programme.
Employee health and occupational illness is a key focus area. In 2010, much emphasis has been placed on improved monitoring of occupational exposure to gas, dust and noise. At the same time, there has been a consistent approach and enforcement of policies to ensure that employees wear the correct personal protective equipment to mitigate any potential exposure.
HIV/Aids Programme
African Metals recognises that a sustainable, fit healthy workforce is essential for the company to achieve its business objectives. The Company will instigate necessary HIV/Aids Policies as the Company grows in stature and which advocates a non-discriminatory approach to addressing the epidemic and provides for considerable support to its employees.
Environment
The Company has environmental management systems in place at each of its current operations. The procedures and protocols that form the operating framework of the Company's environmental management systems are in line with international standards and requirements. The overall goals include: a commitment of management to pollution prevention; compliance with pertinent environmental regulations and legislation and continual improvement to protect the environment.