Our Safety Culture
At North Arrow Minerals, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff and the communities in which we work are fundamental to our corporate culture. We are committed to providing safe and healthy workplaces by developing, maintaining, and promoting safe and productive work practices throughout all aspects of our business.
Our safety-first approach applies equally to our office environments and our field operations in remote locations, whether in Canada's North or Botswana's Kraaipan Greenstone Belt.
Comprehensive Health & Safety Framework
North Arrow's Health and Safety Plans are designed to protect our most valuable asset—our people. Our framework includes:
Safety Integration:
Incorporating safety and occupational health considerations as integral components of all operations, from exploration design through to project completion
Hazard Elimination:
Taking all reasonable and practical measures to ensure our workplaces are free of potentially hazardous conditions
Training & Equipment:
Providing comprehensive information, training, procedures, and appropriate protective equipment to enable employees to work productively in a safe environment
Clear Expectations:
Ensuring all employees understand and consistently follow established safe work practices and procedures
Contractor Alignment:
Requiring that all contractors employed by North Arrow adhere to our health and safety standards
Emergency Preparedness:
Maintaining trained individuals and teams capable of effectively responding to medical and emergency situations
Continuous Improvement:
Regularly reviewing and enhancing our safety procedures based on field experience and evolving best practices
Incident Investigation:
Thoroughly investigating all incidents to eliminate or reduce any future occurrences
Regulatory Compliance
North Arrow abides by all specific and mandated health and safety regulations applicable to our operations in each jurisdiction where we work. We view regulatory requirements as a minimum standard and strive to exceed these requirements whenever possible.