COMPANY POLICIES

   HEAT STRESS POLICY
 

     Hunt Energy will take utmost care to protect their employees from the harsh elements of the environment in which they work.

      Employees working in remote locations associated with oil & gas exploration are exposed to long periods of extremely high
      temperatures during the summer months, creating the potential for Heat Stress. Hunt Energy will make provisions to ensure
      that employees are not placed at unnecessary risk through careful management of workload, exposure time to the elements,
      education & facilities.

      More specifically, Hunt Energy will make available;

  • Heat Stress information as part of the Hunt Safety Induction program, through discussion and reference to this policy. Attendance at Operator sponsored Heat Stress training will also be encouraged.
  • Education on healthy diet, electrolyte balance and regular fluid intake, including the dehydration effects of alcohol and drugs. Employees will also be given training on identifying early symptoms of Heat Stress.
  • Rig camps providing a suitable air-conditioned living and sleeping environment to reduce fatigue and enhance both physical and mental recuperation.
  • Suitable Personal Protective Equipment including sunscreen for all employees, to reduce direct skin contact from the sun, and reduce body temperature.
  • Sufficient food and water to sustain the health of employees, particularly during the high temperatures of day shift.
  • Work rates adjusted to reflect the conditions, and crew members rotated on short breaks where possible.
  • Emergency procedures documented to protect the health and well being of Hunt employees in the event of any critical incident involving Heat Stress, which may, & Heat Stroke which will require urgent medical attention.

       Hunt Energy & Mineral Co.- Aust. Pty Ltd is committed to its endeavour of being a responsible environmental corporate
       citizen.

                                                                                                                                                     Larry Werecky
                                                                                                                                                     Managing Director
    © 2010 Hunt Energy & Mineral Co. Australia Pty Ltd.