Annual Report 2007 - Antofagasta plc

• health and safety issues are monitored across theGroup by the corporate risk team through its riskmanagement procedures, with risk assessmentscarried out regularly. Incidents are recorded andfollowed up and safety committees meet frequentlyto review incidents, consult with employees, identifyimprovements in safety systems and procedures andimplement training to prevent recurrence of incidents.The Board is committed to a target of zero fatalitiesalthough in 2007 there was one fatality and fourfatalities in 2006. Key safety indices for the Groupare shown in the table on page 48.As set out on page 59, various Group companiesachieved awards during 2007 for achievementsin safety.Los Pelambres has achieved a successful safetyrecord by applying its policies at all its operationsand regularly updating policies to reflect changingsituations During 2007, the company has developed aself-care community and to encourage the participationof employees, it rewards them for exceptionalperformance.that safety regulations are strictly observed throughoutthe network.One of ADASA’s main priorites in 2007 was to evaluatethe OHSAS 18.001 management system with a viewto certification in 2009.EnvironmentThe Group recognises that its businesses can affectthe environment both on natural ecosystems and byits stewardship of natural resources. Accordingly, theGroup promotes good environmental performancethrough effective water management, energyconsumption, improvement of air quality, wasteminimisation and land stewardship.Group environmental standards take account ofgovernment legislation, local, national and internationalregulations and the requests of customers andsuppliers. The Group’s business units have developedpolicies to assess and manage their specificenvironmental risks throughout all stages ofCSR REPORTEl Tesoro has increased its health and awarenesscampaigns and publishes a magazine on accidentprevention in the home and workplace.Michilla has concentrated on identifying risks, riskevaluation (probability and consequence), applicationof tolerance criteria, classification and generation andmonitoring of controls and their effectiveness.The FCAB has a strategic health and safety model inplace which achieved OHSAS 18.001 certification in2007. The incident system is integrated throughoutthe company using on-line communication and asystem has been installed for analysing the causesof derailments. Both systems investigate the causeof accidents, offer solutions and keep records.A Safety and Occupational Health System runs safetyinspection programmes, courses on self-care andpersonal safety and is regularly reviewed.The quality control system adopted by the company isISO 9000/2000 which covers procedures for operatingtrain and railway safety. Regular external audits ensureThe Choapa Valley near Los Pelambres.Antofagasta plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2007 49