The Vision Group are committed to avoiding injury to, and the preservation of the Health and Safety of its employees, consultants, contractors and any other persons who may at any time be affected by conducting geophysical operations in a manner that provides optimum protection by demonstrating HSE leadership and adopting strict Health and Safety system management and Environmental consideration while in the pursuit of business excellence.

• The Vision Group's HSE policy addresses respect for the Health of the individual and with respect to the Environment in the pursuit and execution of Safe and efficient operations.

• The HSE policy applies to all employees, consultants, contractors, and associates of Vision Project Services, Inc

• HSE is Line management responsibility. Line managers, consultants and associates working on behalf of Vision are responsible for the implementation of proactive involvement in HSE practices and policies of contractors and associates and will be appraised on their performance.

• All employees, consultants, contractors and associates of the company shall follow the HSEMS based on the company and industry standard model supported by the Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) and embraces the Vision principles of Total Quality Management as found in ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 international standards.

• In witnessing an unsafe act or hazard an individual is expected to rectify the situation and report accordingly, and if appropriate stop the operation with a written/verbal report being submitted and followed up with the person/persons involved in order to record the incident/incidents. 

The Vision Group carry the ultimate responsibility for the company’s commitment to the Health, Safety and the Environment. Each and every associate whether directly or indirectly working on our behalf is expected to be a dedicated and responsible individual for maintaining high standards of HSE performance in accordance with international regulations of the Industry.

The Vision Group has not suffered a Time Loss accident of any sort during the past five years. Prior to this time none of the company’s Associate or Freelance Consultants had suffered a Time Loss Accident.

The Vision Group also fully supports and complies with the Code of Practice of the IAGC and supports the following Codes:-

• Health & Safety Policy

• Environmental Policy

The Vision Group is a fully active corporate member of the International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) Consultants Committee.   The Vision Ltd., MD/Principal Consultant held the Chair of this Committee for two years in 1998-1999.

IAGC Health & Safety Policy

Vision, and their Associate Consultants will seek to set a clear leadership example in promoting safe working practices and safety awareness.

Vision, and their Associate Consultants will seek by all reasonable means to safeguard the health and safety of all personnel engaged, whether directly employed or not and to promote their individual physical and mental well-being through the application of the highest standards of occupational health and safety.

Vision will provide adequate resources and contingency planning to ensure the welfare of all their personnel.  Where personnel are deployed on field assignments Vision will make adequate provisions for emergency medical evacuation and treatment.

Vision will provide all personnel engaged, whether directly employed or not, with adequate Health and Safety training and guidance for the area and environment in which they will be working.   Personnel assigned or proposed for field assignments will be provided with the latest edition of the appropriate IAGC Safety Manuals.

Vision operates a STRICT POLICY against drug and alcohol abuse and will co-operate with both CLIENT COMPANIES and CONTRACTORS in deterring and combating such abuse.

Vision, and all their Associate Consultants will co-operate with and participate in Safety Audits, Assessments or Exercises initiated by CLIENT COMPANIES and/or CONTRACTORS.

IAGC Environmental Policy