Health & Safety
 Throughout the construction phase of its Jericho project, Tahera has operated to a high environmental standard and has enjoyed an excellent environmental and safety record. Over the course of 2005 there were no significant environmental incidents and Tahera employees and contractors at the Jericho minesite incurred zero lost-time accidents in more than 550,000 manhours of work.
Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Tahera Diamond Corporation is committed to a high standard of occupational health and safety by establishing an effective internal responsibility system, taking into account the expectations of all stakeholders and evolving science and technology.
It is Tahera policy to:
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Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and standards, and, where adequate laws do not exist, adopt and apply standards to prevent adverse health and safety impacts associated with its operation, products or services.
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Have standards/procedures in place to identify and control hazards.
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Integrate safety into all aspects of our work.
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Set objectives in safety and health performance.
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Commit appropriate resources to safety and health.
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Explain safety and health responsibilities to all employees and ensure they understand them.
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Ensure employees are trained to work safely and to use proper protective equipment.
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Ensure hazard-reporting procedures are in place to encourage employees to report all unsafe acts/conditions to their supervisors.
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Ensure every manager, supervisor, worker and contract employee knows and understands their health and safety responsibilities, and that they are accountable for their performance.
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Keep records of program activities, improvements and training in compliance with the Federal Privacy Act.
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Review all health and safety programs annually and make improvements as needed.
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Communicate openly with employees, government and the community on occupational health and safety issues; and contribute to the development of relevant occupational health and safety policies, legislation and regulations.
Tahera believes that everyone has a common interest in avoiding injury and illness.
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