⦁ Our Commitment –
Our charge is two-fold: to dependably deliver energy that supports human progress, and to do so in a way that positively supports the communities and environments in which we operate. We believe that smart innovation and new technology will help us meet this dual challenge. Taking an innovative approach is part of who we are. We are striving Today, to be one of the country’s only indigenous energy producer with dedicated research laboratories, and a leading research spender across all industries. Through these efforts, we aim to continually identify new ways to recover oil that are safer and more efficient, while contributing to local economies and minimizing impact on local environments.
⦁ Our Commitment –
Our charge is two-fold: to dependably deliver energy that supports human progress, and to do so in a way that positively supports the communities and environments in which we operate. We believe that smart innovation and new technology will help us meet this dual challenge. Taking an innovative approach is part of who we are. We are striving Today, to be one of the country’s only indigenous energy producer with dedicated research laboratories, and a leading research spender across all industries. Through these efforts, we aim to continually identify new ways to recover oil that are safer and more efficient, while contributing to local economies and minimizing impact on local environments.
⦁ Health safety and environment –
We are focused on the full spectrum of environmental, health and safety issues both in the Upstream and our Midstream gas processing business. Each segment has its unique challenges and opportunities, but our overriding principles of safe operations with minimal impact to the environment are consistent across our entire business. Management of our EH&S programs is the responsibility of our Chief Safety operations and Integrity officer, who review our performance on a quarterly basis. The CSOIO is supported by our Operations and Corporate teams of dedicated professionals who regularly monitor our performance to ensure that Wellsmart Energy conducts business in accordance with all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Environmental Health & Safety program overview
⦁ The health and safety of our workforce is of paramount importance at Wellsmart Energy. But it’s not just about saying it. It’s about living it every day.
⦁ Our work is never too urgent or important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.
⦁ Our safety commitments in our EH&S Policy are the foundations of our goal to have an injury-free workplace.
⦁ The commitments are put into practice through awareness, education and empowerment of our employees and contractors.
⦁ A focus on Safety is a core value of our company.
⦁ We provide all workers the information and tools they need to perform their work safely.
⦁ We require anyone working with us to understand and work by our policies, practices and procedures.
⦁ We also stress the importance of safe driving and require an alcohol- and drug-free workplace.
⦁ All new employees and worksite supervisors are provided with safety orientation and training to identify, assess and control potential workplace hazards.
⦁ It is a requirement if a hazard is identified work will be stopped and hazard(s) reviewed, removed or reduced to an acceptable limit on the work site before work starts or continues.
The following is a brief overview of our Environment Health, safety and Emergency Response program:
WELLSMART EH&S Management System (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Wellsmart EH&S Management system (WSEHS-MS) is the name we’ve chosen to describe the system of Policies, Practices and Procedures we have implemented across our operations. It enables us to establish ways to consistently apply our current best practices and incorporate new thinking. Corporate regulatory compliance at Wellsmart Energy is achieved with the integration of our EH&S management system (WSEHS-MS), Operations Management System (OMS), and Integrity Management System (IMS). These three management systems apply to all of our operating areas and are actively supported by all functional groups.
Emergency Response We maintain comprehensive corporate and site specific emergency response plans, and test them regularly to ensure personnel are adequately trained to effectively respond to emergencies and protect the public.
Occupational Health Prevention of occupational diseases and illnesses is an integral part of our health and safety focus. We take a risk-based approach to systematically identify, evaluate, and manage health hazards our workers may encounter. This involves addressing a wide spectrum of hazards, including chemicals, noise, material handling, fatigue, and even the hot and Wet environments where we conduct our outdoor work.
Contractor Safety In order to ensure we engage those contractors who share the same commitment to safety, Wellsmart Energy uses “Safe-work Comply” as its online safety prequalification system and safety performance data management tool. Our “Safe-work Comply” system is one of the ways Wellsmart Energy shares information and expectations with its contractors which help to establish the foundation for improvements in both Wellsmart and contractor safety programs and overall safety performance.
Environment We are proud of our environmental record and our focus on continuously improving. We believe Oil & Gas development and good environmental practices go together. Integrating environmental considerations into what we do makes us a better company and enables us to improve how we manage environmental challenges. We strive to use, recycle and dispose of water safely; manage air emissions; limit our physical footprint; and minimize our impact on habitat, including wildlife. We work with our stakeholders to identify the unique needs of the different areas where we operate and continually look for ways to improve our environmental performance.
⦁ Ethics and Compliance –
Wellsmart generates value through responsible and sustainable oil and gas exploration and production. We value life, health, and well-being. To ensure a high-performance culture, we work together in an ethical and responsible manner, using our skills to grow the success of the Company. Our values inspire our decisions and our resources support our future endeavours; to lead Wellsmart and its stakeholders to growth in a safe way by continually adding value and confidence. Wellsmart’s Values Under a culture of ethics and compliance, Wellsmart has four core values that guide the corporate and individual behaviour of our employees, allies, contractors and suppliers.
INTEGRITY: To live with integrity is to always act with honesty and transparency. It also means following the laws of the countries in which we operate and working within the corporate governance framework of the Company.
RESPECT: To live with respect is to recognize the value of each person and treat them kindly and empathetically. It means promoting an environment in which everyone feels included and recognized, whereby all employment-related decisions are made without personal bias.
COMMITMENT: To live with commitment is to foster a work environment where we act as a team, with honest communication and cooperation among all of us. It means being accountable for our own decisions and working toward the goals of the Company.
SUSTAINABILITY: To live with sustainability is to conduct our business in a safe, ethical and socially responsible manner, to promote the development of our communities, to work in harmony with the environment and maximize our economic development, and to ensure reliable results that generate long-term value. Wellsmart strives to facilitate a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, respects differences of opinion and beliefs, and strictly complies with regulatory environments.
