BNC in impressive Safety record
Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-listed nickel producer, Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) has continued its resilience in achieving zero harm by recording zero fatalities during the half year ended 30 September 2022.
Rudairo Mapuranga
During the first quarter which ended 30 June 2022, the company recorded zero lost time injuries, however, it then recorded three lost time injuries during the quarter that ended 30 September 2022.
“Safety performance in the first quarter of FY2023 was satisfactory with no LTIs recorded during that period. Safety performance receded in the second quarter with three (3) LTIs and thus a total of three (3) LTIs recorded for the six (6) months ended 30 September 2022. The Board remains focused on ensuring that the workplace is safe and positive employee behaviour is reinforced to eliminate injuries at work,” the company said.
During the year ended 31 March 2022, in terms of safety, health and environment (SHE) the nickel mining giant recorded zero fatalities, two Lost Time Injuries recorded and a new record of 3.1 million fatality-free shifts achieved as at 31 March 2022.
“There was an improvement in the Company’s safety performance during the year, with two Lost Time Injuries recorded compared to five for the previous year.
“The Company achieved a new record of 3.1 million fatality-free shifts by 31 March 2022, the last fatality having been recorded in June 2015. Safety remains a priority for the Board and Management, given the inherently hazardous nature of mining operations.
“The Company has a zero-tolerance policy towards injuries in the workplace. Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) systems are continually being upgraded and improved to enhance performance. The main area of focus continues to be on instituting and deepening the desired safety culture in order to prevent accidents, in line with the Company’s Zero Harm policy.
“The Company continues to comply with all applicable environmental legislation and remains ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified,” the company said.
The nickel mining group also recorded zero COVID-19-related deaths during the year with all employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the year.
“In consonance with the overall national situation, the threat posed by COVID-19 has declined considerably, with the Company ending the year with the pandemic under control. All company employees were fully vaccinated during the year and no COVID-19-related deaths were recorded. The Company has however continued with preventative measures and control programmes to ensure the pandemic remains under control,” the group said.