HSE Policy

Health, Safety & Environmental Policy

The employees of Horizon Drilling are the most important assets of the company.

The personal safety of each employee at Stoneham Drilling is of primary importance. We acknowledge the fact that active participation by management, supervisors and all employees is necessary in the prevention of undesirable incidents.

The management at Horizon Drilling accepts the responsibility for leadership of the safety program, for its effectiveness and improvement and for providing the safeguards required to ensure safe working conditions for all.

Supervisors: (this includes everyone from upper management to worksite mentors) Are responsible for developing the proper attitudes towards safety, both in themselves and in those they supervise. Supervisors are to ensure that all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety of all personnel and to promote this culture as part of their daily routines.

Employees: Are responsible for wholehearted cooperation with all aspects of the safety program including compliance with all rules and regulations and for continually practicing prescribed and authorized safe work procedures while performing their duties.

The management of Horizon Drilling is committed to protecting the environment and to maintaining the highest quality standards in public health and safety at all operating locations in order to maintain the quality of the environment for future generations.

To the greatest degree possible the management at Horizon Drilling will provide all mechanical and physical facilities required for personal safety in keeping with the highest standards. Management's objectives with respect to incident prevention are to:

1. Comply with all government laws, legislation and regulations applicable to our operations; (WCB, EUB, OH&S and environmental etc ...)
2. Make efficient use of natural resources by minimizing waste, recycling when applicable and conserving energy, water and forests.
3. Provide safe working conditions and well-maintained equipment.
4. Adhere to safe drilling practices at all times.
5. Ensure that all new employees receive proper orientation followed by constructive on the job training.
6. Hold managers, supervisors and all workers accountable for their actions.

Our goal is to achieve maximum voluntary cooperation based on a strong sense of personal responsibility to minimize physical suffering and hardship.