Fugro-Geoteam conducts marine seismic exploration surveys worldwide.
It is the Policy of Fugro-Geoteam, to manage its business and to provide services in such a way that minimises the risk to the health and safety of its employees and other persons for whom Fugro-Geoteam is responsible, and the risk of damage or harm to the environment and wildlife.
Fugro-Geoteam shall not only comply with health, safety and environmental measures as required by law, but shall also act positively to prevent injury, ill health, damage and loss arising from its operations, and provide a safe and healthy working environment for its employees.
Fugro-Geoteam shall:
- target zero injuries or accidents to personnel who are under its control;
- target zero damage to equipment or the environment;
- as a minimum comply with all rules and regulations on HSE that apply to its activities;
- take account of HSE issues when making commercial decisions;
- continue to reduce the environmental and health impact of its operations by reducing waste, emissions and discharges;
- use energy efficiently;
- ensure that all personnel understand their specific responsibilities for health, safety and the environment;
- maintain necessary knowledge of standards, legislation, codes of practice and technical and guidance material relating to its activities, and ensure that this information is made available within Fugro-Geoteam;
- provide employees with training in the HSE Management System;
- ensure that all managers and supervisors actively monitor the effectiveness of this Policy and provide a regular forum for discussion;
- require suppliers or sub-contractors to have a HSE Management System relevant to their activities and ensure their compliance with the key element of Fugro-Geoteam’s system;
- conduct HSE audits of its activities to verify compliance with its Policy.
- be committed to continually improve its health and safety performance.
Oslo, February 2010
Paul Winspear
Managing Director
Fugro-Geoteam