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Health and safety
The safety of everyone involved in our operations is our number one priority. We believe all accidents and injuries are preventable, and we are driving a culture of zero fatalities across the Group.
Our Health and Safety Policy sets out clear standards on risk assessment, incident reporting and management of key issues ranging from driving safely to working at height. We have robust management systems in place to ensure compliance and managers across the Group receive health and safety training appropriate to their role.
Network deployment remains our highest risk activity. We face significant cultural and practical challenges in health and safety management. Much of this work is also outsourced, making management of contractors a priority.
See our latest Integrated Report for more on our health and safety programmes and the table below details our performance for the year.
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Year ended 31 March
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Number of employees who have undergone health and safety training |
1 584 |
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644 |
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811 |
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Employee workplace fatalities |
2 |
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- |
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- |
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Road traffic accident |
1 |
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- |
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- |
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Electrocution |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Fall from height |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Struck by falling object |
1 |
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- |
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- |
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Criminal activity |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Employee work-related safety incidents |
74 |
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51 |
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29 |
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Road traffic accident |
18 |
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21 |
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3 |
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Electrocution |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Fall from height |
15 |
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4 |
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7 |
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Struck by falling object |
9 |
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6 |
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2 |
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Criminal activity |
- |
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- |
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1 |
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Employee gender split-related safety incidents |
74 |
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na |
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na |
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Male |
39 |
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na |
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na |
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Female |
35 |
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na |
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na |
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Percentage representation of headcount in HSE committees |
6.8% |
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na |
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na |
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Absolute Rules: Zero tolerance of unsafe behaviour
1. |
Always wear seat belts when travelling in, or operating, vehicles |
2. |
Always use suitable personal protective equipment, a safety harness and fall protection equipment when working at height |
3. |
Never carry out work on electrical equipment, circuits and gear if you are not qualified |
4. |
Never work under the influence of alcohol or drugs which impair your ability to perform tasks |
5. |
Never exceed speed limits or travel at speeds which are dangerous for the type of road, vehicle or conditions |
6. |
Never use a handheld phone whilst driving and only make calls by pulling over or using hands-free devices, when it is safe to do so |