Maloma Mine places premium on health for all
MALOMA Mine believes that a healthy staff component and communities whose health is well taken care of are intrinsically linked to the success and sustainability of the company.
As part of the company’s business model, the company adopted the objective of working towards achieving zero harm within its premises and operations, whilst also addressing public health issues among its employees, their families and host communities.
“It is a cardinal truth that health and overall well-being remain a crucial component of meeting our business objectives and that health contributes to a safe and productive workplace,” said Jabu Shabangu, the CEO of Maloma Colliery Limited.
Some of the key pillars include:
Preventing exposure to hazards could cause occupational illness Early diagnosis and management of occupational diseases Addressing and managing diseases prevalent among our workforce Providing access to healthcare for employees
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and contractors Maloma Mine also places a premium on the following actions to address health issues in its premises and by extension, host communities: occupational health; health promotion; disease management; emergency medical care; and public health.
Maloma Mine’s community health programme also strives to ensure a comprehensive community health monitoring process to identify community health-related risks.
Various activities promote health and wellness which Maloma undertakes with the communities, including young people to ensure safety in the community.
“Working together we always strive to ensure that employees and contractors come to work and return home safely,” she said.