We make every effort to create and maintain a safe work environment for employees and subcontractors alike. Our occupational health and safety (OHS) management system is directly aligned with our risk management strategy. The resulting structure positions our employees at the centre of the process, allowing us to detect, assess and control the risks inherent to our business. As part of a continuous improvement process, this system reduces the risk of accidents and enables compliance with legislations in the countries in which we operate, while optimizing our overall performance. This commitment has translated into a corporate Health and Safety Policy that is supported by a management system and applied at all our sites.

Awareness and Training

As part of our health and safety awareness program, we communicate with our employees and subcontractors on a daily basis. Supervisors at SEMAFO's mine sites increase employee awareness through specific OHS themes.

Worksite Safety

Ongoing prevention activities were sustained throughout 2011. We made improvements to the workplace through appropriate adjustments to the premises, methods and the environment to facilitate work and reduce risk.

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