Fugro is accredited according to the following standards; AS/NZS 4801 and OHSAS 18001 and complies with Australian and International standards, relevant OH&S and environmental legislation, and other industry standards related to health and safety. Fugro is also committed to establishing and maintaining measurable health & safety objectives to ensure continual improvement, aimed at elimination of work-related injuries and illness, and continual improvement of its practices.
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy Goals:
- To develop a safety and environmentally conscious non punitive culture within the company
- To ensure staff at all levels and company contractors, understand their health, safety and environmental responsibilities
- To provide training and guidelines on HSE matters in all areas of operations
- To encourage all staff to participate in the development of safe work practices and in the identification of HSE hazards
- To develop HSE Plans to meet specific project and client requirements
- To ensure all staff lead a safe and fulfilling life without disabling injuries or illness
- To eliminate or reduce the danger of hazards wherever practical
- To ensure that risks to an employee’s health and safety are kept to the lowest acceptable level
- To ensure that suitable personal safety equipment is available to protect employees from those hazards which cannot be eliminated
- To carry out field operations in a sensible and conscientious manner taking due regard of all sensitive environmental issues
- To ensure that sub contractors meet at least the same HSE standards as FSS
