Health & Safety
Roxi works tirelessly to minimise the risks to employees from the day to day operation of its business.
Roxi is fully committed to a high standard of health & safety and it is Roxi’s policy and practice to comply with the health and safety regulations and requirements of Kazakhstan in order to protect its employees. Responsibility for Health & Safety lies with Kerimuky Kurmetulla. Kerimuky is the Health, Safety and Environment Manager for the Company and he reports directly to the Board of one of the key assets, BNG.
Operational risks are classified as equipment failure, well blowouts, pollution, fire and the consequences of bad weather. In order to mitigate these risks well inspection reports and emergency response procedures are regularly provided, staff are trained in safety awareness and compliance with Standard Instructions on safe drilling and well construction in oil and gas fields is ensured. Safety training includes managing of wellheads, operation of vessels under pressure, lifting, loading, steam, hot water boilers, fire and electrical equipment.
There are comprehensive policies in place to manage these risks responsibly and detailed health and safety guidelines are provided in the following documentation:
- Health, Safety and Environment Strategy 2009-2010
- Health, Safety and Environment Goals
- Health, Safety and Environment Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Accident Management Procedures
- Accident Investigation, Classification and Reporting
- Management transport plan
- Management transport procedures
- QHSE Policy
Where Roxi is project operator it takes an increased responsibility for ensuring that all relevant legislation is met. Importantly this includes monitoring the safety of contractors and subcontractors on a constant basis. Contractors are required to conduct their operations in full compliance with all applicable governmental legislation and regulation regarding health, safety and environment.
