Safety and health

Key developments

Re-evaluation of the group’s mission, vision and values, and affirmation of safety and health as the group’s first value.
Significant interventions in the Southern African Division on the work practice aspects of safety and health, including introduction of the ‘Care’ and ‘It’s OK’ initiatives.
Start of a group-wide occupational safety and health leadership transformation project to assist in developing a strategic safety and health ‘blueprint’.
Continued progress with group’s strategic response to silicosis and striving for continued improvement through ongoing investigation into methods of dust control and sampling methods.
Significant improvement in safety performance. FIFR at a record low level but, regrettably, 14 people died in accidents at the group’s operations. An 11% reduction in LTIFR.
Excellent progress with OHSAS 18001 implementation – the final two operations being recommended for certification in December 2008
Occupational health and safety system and practices protocol developed.

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI Report to Society 2008