Nobody gets hurt

Our aim is that nobody gets hurt as a result of our operations. Safety is a core value at ExxonMobil, all day, every day of the year, no matter what we do.

The key tool in maintaining safe operations is ExxonMobil’s global Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS). OIMS comprises 11 elements each with specific and clearly defined expectations that every operation must fulfil.

OIMS is a rigorous system that enables us to measure progress, plan improvements and ensure broad accountability for results. In order to continuously improve safety, we record all incidents and near misses, carry out detailed analysis of cause and use that information to improve the way we operate. We benchmark our performance against ExxonMobil's global standards, as well as relevant external indicators. This rigorous analysis of data and the development of plans to address any issues identified are key components in our goal of achieving zero injuries in the workplace. 

Our commitment to safety includes giving employees the appropriate equipment to do their jobs, developing procedures, training and policies that encourage the correct use of equipment and promote a safety culture, and introducing behaviour based methodologies that reinforce safe practices through real life observations of work practices and feedback by employees' peers.

OIMS is used by every ExxonMobil facility.  We conduct regular internal and external assessments to ensure compliance and enable continuous improvement in all aspects of safety, health and environmental performance.

ExxonMobil's major onshore processing facilities in Australia, located in Gippsland and Melbourne, have developed detailed safety cases and are licenced under Victorian Major Hazardous Facilities regulation. Each facility maintains detailed safety and emergency response plans, all of which help give effect to our goal that "Nobody Gets Hurt".