Our Commitment
Health & Safety
Explore’s Health and Safety Management System ensures all employees are actively engaged in our goal of achieving a culture where safe operation is considered the only way to operate.
From management through to field personnel, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to the continual development and management of our OH&S systems. Our inclusive environment enables all of our employees to assist in shaping and evolving our programs to create an incident free workplace.
At Explore, it is the responsibility of all employees and contractors to regard safety as a priority by adhering to our policies, procedures, rules, incident reporting and training requirements. Our management team provides the leadership, resources and direction to ensure employees are trained and competent to perform the tasks assigned to them. Our supervisors use safe work practices and provide comprehensive reporting on all incidents. It is our firm belief that every hazard is controllable and given the proper tools and mindset, we can succeed in making Explore a safe and rewarding place to work.
Environment
Ensure legislated compatibility.
Minimize our carbon footprint through GPS monitoring of fleet engine idle times and enforcing an “engine off” policy whenever possible.
Minimize disturbance by following the “one track in, one track out” strategy when using ATV’s; (OHV’s).
Use rechargeable batteries in electronic equipment whenever possible and ensure the proper storage and disposal of all batteries.
Ensure that all waste brought into a site is brought out.
Whenever practical, recycle all waste and ensure it is handled and stored appropriately until it can be removed from a site and deposed of or recycled.
Assess the hazards and implement appropriate controls to protect workers when handling waste, including but not limited to the use of PPE.
Hold every worker and contractor accountable for managing site waste and reducing their impact or risk to the environment.
Report situations extreme in environmental impact.
Avoid contact with wildlife.
Strive to maintain a “paperless office” through the use of digital technology.