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Management System
To transform our Health, Safety, and Environment commitment statement into actions and behaviours, we use an integrated system to focus our activities and continually improve our performance. It applies to the complete life cycle of our business - from acquisition or design and construction to operations and sale or retirement.

There are two aspects to the system: the framework and the continuous improvement cycle. The system framework is modeled after ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems and is used to capture, organize, and document our company's commitment and expectations when it comes to managing our responsibilities.

Our continuous improvement cycle contains 11 elements, or checkpoints, that we use in addition to the framework.

 Continuous Improvement Cycle.
1. Policy
To ensure a consistent overall direction and set the parameters for implementing and improving the management system.
2. Structure and Responsibility
To establish clear lines of accountability and enable communication throughout the organization.
3. Risk Assessment and Management
To identify potential risks in order to prioritize activities.
4. Objectives and Targets
To develop and document objectives and targets in order to gauge continuous improvement.
5. Operational Control
To provide a consistent and agreed-upon approach to managing business activities, which may have the potential to impact employee health and safety or the environment.
6. Contractor Management
To assess and evaluate contractor performance prior to, during, and after contractor services are completed.
7. Emergency Preparedness and Response
To limit damage to people, property or the environment in the event of an emergency situation.
8. Training and Awareness
To ensure employees and contractors are equipped to manage potential health, safety and environmental risks.
9. Documentation and Records Management
To ensure health, safety and environmental information is available to employees and outside organizations if required.
10. Communication and Reporting
To maintain and improve employee and other stakeholders' awareness and understanding of health, safety and environmental performance.
11. Performance Audit and Review
To identify and implement corrective measures and preventative actions if required.