Esorfranki is committed to a safe and healthy working environment and ensures strict compliance with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. To this end inspection and legal compliance audits are performed regularly, safety policy is reviewed and external audits are performed as required in compliance with ISO9001. The group achieved a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0,9 during FY2011 which was above the industry average of 1,3.

The group has a Group Safety Officer who is supported by divisional and site safety officers. A detailed risk assessment is undertaken for each product type and specific tasks. These are then rated according to a matrix and mitigated accordingly. Site staff are trained and each site has a health and safety plan including a method statement and risk assessment.

Site staff are trained and each site has a health and safety plan including a method statement and risk assessment. The following measures are in place to prevent casualties and injuries:

The Group Safety Officer is responsible for standardising health and safety procedures and reporting. Extensive health and safety training takes place each year.