All group companies comply with relevant
legal requirements in respect of health
and safety matters.
The following progress was made in 2009:
- Telecom Cables has implemented ISO
14001 which includes health, safety and
the environment as well as security and
quality. Safety matters are addressed
through a well established safety system
and an independent audit that took place
in 2009 did not identify any fire, safety
or security risks.
- CBI-electric: low voltage has a five-star
rating for health and safety standards.
An independent safety grading audit is
conducted annually and occupational health
and safety training takes place on an
ongoing basis, including training of
employee elected representatives.
- CBI-electric: african cables maintained
an OHSAS 18001 certification. The company
was awarded a four-star grading in an
IRCA Safety and Health Audit.
- RRS conducts a series of risk-controlled
audits annually. Electrical infrared
inspections are conducted on all electrical
installations. In addition, a physical
audit is performed annually by an independent
expert. The company has maintained a
five-star rating for several years.
