Health monitoring agreement to prevent occupational diseases

Challenge the practice is addressing: Atalaya has entered into a health monitoring agreement with an external preventive service consisting of doctors specializing in occupational medicine, and employees undergo annual medical examinations.

Concrete practice to achieve the expected goal: Regular assessments of a variety of chemical and physical components, such as metals, noise, dust, vibrations, and radiation, are crucial for preventing occupational diseases. Each ingredient and the prior findings are taken into account while preparing the measurements. The training program for respiratory protection equipment to minimize exposure to dust and respirable crystalline silica is also of utmost importance.

Expected impact/goal of the practice: In 2020 or 2021, the company's employees did not experience any recordable cases of occupational diseases or illnesses.

Who is the target user group of the practice/intervention or implementing the practice/intervention? This practice is relevant for companies in the extractive industry.