2012 Sustainability Report
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HSE policy and constant improvement of the system for
managing health, safety and the environment at Group
level are an integral part of Prysmian's values.
In this context, the corporate HSE function coordinates and
checks all systems, activities and programmes designed to
guarantee the health, safety and well-being of employees,
as well as respect for the environment. This function also
assists senior management in the analysis and assessment
of the HSE Management System, and in the definition
of HSE objectives for improvements at Group level. In
addition, the HSE function helps local organisations
to implement their programmes of improvement and
investment, having regard for the specific nature of each
manufacturing sector and geographical area.
In addition, HSE coordinates the audit of HSE management
systems at Group level, manages the system for collecting,
aggregating and reporting HSE data and helps with the
delivery of HSE training. It also helps with the preparation
of tools and documentation to be used at local level,
including those supplied to the Group's internal auditors.
In carrying out its duties, HSE works with other corporate
and local HSE functions on managing communications with
external stakeholders on environmental, health and safety
matters.
At the time of purchasing or selling manufacturing
activities, HSE coordinates the due diligence regarding
HSE matters to identify any organisational and/or
technical gaps with respect to Prysmian standards.
The environmental problems founded are evaluated to
determined their effect on asset values.
Corporate HSE started or completed the following activities
and initiatives during 2012:
• update and distribution of the Group's HSE
documentation, including a series of internal technical
standards that are currently being adopted by all
operating units. Audit work is carried out by HSE or
external auditors to check on implementation;
• IT enhancements to facilitate the collection and
reporting of HSE data and information, so that the
HSE matters deemed significant at Group level can be
monitored and reported in this document;
• communication of the “Golden Safety Rules”, in a
document signed by both the CEO and the CFO of
Prysmian that summarises the principal rules of
operation. The objective is to focus attention on a
fundamental principle of Group policy, namely the
protection of the environment and of health and
safety in the workplace;
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