OBJECTIVES
Preserving and continuously improving the health and physical integrity of employees is a priority for the Office. Demonstrating this commitment means prevention, respect for health and safety in the workplace, and continuous improvement of the hygiene and ergonomics of every workstation.
- Organise awareness and training sessions on workplace hygiene, health and safety for all staff, including subcontractors;
- Strengthen the role of the Health & Safety Committee (CSH) within the Office;
- Monitor procedures to ensure regular health surveillance of employees and regular control of the risks they are exposed to;
- Strictly comply with legislation on workplace accidents and occupational diseases, remaining vigilant on occupational medicine;
- Promote quality of life at work.
OVERVIEW OF OHS ACTIONS
Health & Safety Committee (CSH)
In accordance with current Moroccan legislation, ONHYM has established a Health & Safety Committee (CSH).
Safety projects
- Maintenance of hydrocarbon-field operating infrastructure in the Gharb and Essaouira basins;
- Safety projects: pipeline inspection, cathodic protection and oil-drilling-rig inspection;
- Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
- Acquisition and installation of safety signage at headquarters and the ONHYM campus;
- Supervision of fit-out works for the housing campus serving the Meskala natural-gas treatment unit, and maintenance of its equipment;
- First-aid and firefighting training;
- Internal training & awareness (work permits, extinguisher use, cathodic protection, road-traffic risks) and subcontractor awareness.
Occurrences development
ONHYM and its partners help clients reduce their CO₂ emissions by replacing heavy polluting fuels on their sites with cleaner natural gas. Numerous further actions reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions:
- Optimising travel by reviewing site organisation and daily vehicle use;
- Pooling journeys and using remote-communication tools;
- Using renewable energy — mainly solar — to partially power well sites in the Gharb region;
- Converting the Gharb generators to gas-powered units;
- Preventive maintenance to keep all equipment running efficiently;
- Using biodegradable polymer-based drilling mud;
- Safe identification, collection and transport of chemical products;
- Site rehabilitation and clean-up at the end of works, per oil-industry standards.