SustainCase: How Polymetal ensures occupational health and safety

Case study: How Polymetal ensures occupational health and safety

As a leading precious metals mining group, with operations in Russia, Kazakhstan and Armenia and a portfolio of seven productive gold and silver mines, Polymetal is a major employer in the regions where it operates. As a consequence – and taking into account that mining is, unavoidably, a dangerous operation –, safeguarding the health and well-being of its 9,238 employees is a top priority.

Abstract

Polymetal’s people are its greatest asset. Accordingly, the company is committed to ensuring safe working environments across all its operations, meeting the strictest health and safety standards. In order to ensure occupational health and safety Polymetal took action to:
• implement new safety initiatives
• ensure emergency preparedness
• provide health and safety training for employees
• prevent occupational diseases

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