Safety
Safe production is our top priority and underpins our approach to every aspect of mining. At First Quantum, we are all responsible for one another and believe that no job is so important that it cannot be done safely.
Safety is a shared responsibility
Safety at work is a responsibility for everyone. Our Health and Safety Management System (“HSMS”) is a formal framework that ensures a consistent approach across our operations. We insist on key safety rules in specific environments, and empower every worker to assess their environment, identify hazards, and take action for themselves and their colleagues.
Our THINK! training safety program is a practical approach to risk management that features sensible rules without excessive red tape.
KEY METRICS
“Safety isn’t a favor you do for your company; it’s a responsibility you owe to yourself, those working alongside you, and the people who love you.”
Preacher Mwape,
Mining Engineer
“Lets us be Proactive and not Reactive! Prepare and Care before something bad happens and NOT only after it Happens.”
Tina Ndungoyonga,
Geologist
“Safety is not just a rule; it’s a mindset. At Kansanshi, every precaution counts toward protecting lives and ensuring efficiency.”
Kanyata Mutale,
Senior Supervisor
“Nothing is more fulfilling than returning to the love of your family after delivering the day’s expectations. Safety begins with you! Protect yourself, care for others and safeguard company assets.”
Harry Mukumba,
Technical Training Coordinator
“Your family wants you safe—work smart, work safe!”
Enrico Kamutengo Phiri,
Mine Engineer
“Safety First! It’s better to lose one minute in life, than to lose life in a minute.”
Joy Nyika,
Industrial Hygiene Officer Mangarita
“I believe that safety demands consistency and intentionality, & it should take precedence over meeting deadlines. Remember that safety is no accident.”
Mangarita Kombe,
Blasting Coordinator
Our health and safety objectives
First Quantum’s approach is tailored at each of our sites and reflects the challenges of that location.
Culture
Embed ‘Sensible Health and Safety’ into FQM’s H&S culture.
Reporting
Improve the way that H&S incidents are recorded and investigated, as well as how lessons learnt from internal and external incidents are communicated.
Measurement
Improve the way that H&S performance is measured and monitored.
Leaders
Develop leadership skills for managers and frontline supervisors to improve H&S performance.
Training
Ensure that all employees have the appropriate levels of competency to address their H&S responsibilities.
Contractors
Ensure that when FQM contracts are undertaken by other companies, the occupational H&S risks are properly and satisfactorily addressed.
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