We have implemented stringent and sophisticated safety programmes, monitoring systems and practices throughout our mines and coking plants. Hard coal mining inevitably involves a degree of risk, particularly in our case given the level of depth of many of our operations.
Although geological hazards, including rock falls and gas explosions, can never be completely eradicated, NWR remains committed to improving efforts to protect our workforce.
Time lost due injuries is a clear measure of the general safety procedures in force. In this respect, our safety record is comparable to worldwide standards. NWR is constantly improving its safety record and the capital expenditure programme, POP 2010 is integral to improving the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate ("LTIFR"). Over the three year period from H107 to H109, the Company's LTIFR for its mining operations has reduced by 32 %.
Mining lost time injury frequency rate1
Our POP 2010 programme is delivering truly cutting edge technology to our mines. Not only does this raise productivity, it also directly impacts directly on safety by providing better support for roofs, producing less dust and noise. More advanced equipment is also better suited to handle irregularities which deep-level mining can present.
More information also at: http://www.okd.cz/en/safety/
1LTIFR = number of reportable injuries after three days of absence divided by total hours worked expressed in millions of hours.
