Ensuring safety through training and prevention
Ensuring a safe workplace for everyone on site relies on the active involvement and solid knowledge of all employees and subcontractors. To achieve this, comprehensive safety protocols are enforced and supported by stringent training programs.
Operating a plant at high altitudes introduces unique challenges with mountain sickness and other risks posing constant threats. Robust prevention strategies and rapid response measures are therefore essential: the plant maintains a comprehensive Emergency Plan to guide response efforts in the event of an incident.
This rigorous framework guarantees that safety remains uncompromised, protecting both individuals and operations at every stage.
The on-site emergency squad plays a vital role in safeguarding employees and company property. Their mission is to prevent, assess, and control risks across all areas of operation. Composed of professional rescue workers and volunteers, the team is rigorously trained to respond swiftly and effectively to a wide range of emergencies. Their expertise covers:
- First aid and medical response
- Industrial risk management
- Rescues at height
- Firefighting operations
- Vehicle and confined space rescues
Thanks to their diverse skills and commitment, the emergency squad ensures that every situation is handled with professionalism and care, reinforcing a culture of safety throughout the site.
A medical service that responds when altitude demands more
Altitude presents concrete risks: lower oxygen levels, symptoms that can appear without warning, faster onset of fatigue, and long distances to urban medical centers. That is why we have implemented a comprehensive plan based on high-quality equipment, robust protocols, and continuous training.
- A 24/7 medical service operated by ECCO.
- Two 4×4 ambulances equipped for complex terrain.
- Mobile laboratories, a hyperbaric chamber, critical medication, and advanced technology like a portable ultrasound device.
- Protocols audited by our teams and by the Eramet Group.
- Updated aero-evacuation procedures.
- Scheduled health campaigns and emergency drills.
- And an agreement with POSCO (located near our operation) that expands our response capacity.