Beyond its commitment to meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements, Heatherdale incorporates industry-leading standards at all operations whenever possible, and aspires to zero harm to people as a result of its activities.

To meet these commitments, Heatherdale:

• develops and enforces safe work rules and procedures;
  
  
• provides employees and contractors with the information and training necessary for them to perform their work safely and efficiently;
  
  
• acquires and maintains materials, equipment and facilities to promote good health and safety;
  
  
• encourages employees and contractors at all levels to take a leadership role in accident prevention by reporting and/or correcting unsafe situations;
  
  
• reports regularly on performance.