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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 2013 38 Contractors Qatalum is committed to holding contractors to the same health and safety standards as rates. Qatalum’s contractor lost time injury and reportable injury rates have decreased signifcantly in 2013. most notably there were 0 contractor lost time injuries in 2013. Indicator 2011 2012 2013 Fatalities 0 0 0 Lost time injury rate 0.28 1.18 0.0 Reportable injury rate 0.98 1.97 0.03 HSE Contractor Forum in order to better address and prevent health and safety issues with contractors, Qatalum formed the contractor Forum - a joint committee between all contractors, all Hse management, and Qatalum top management. the forum meets quarterly and is a space to address any problems related to Hse performance and share best practices to ensure it continues to improve. contractor reportable injuries and lost time injuries both decreased signifcantly in large part due to the forum. Contractor Safety Performance 1.97 0.98 1.18 0.28 0.03 0.0 2011 2012 2013 HSE Activities Qatalum implements a range of programs and activities that help make the plant a safer place and promote health practices for employees and contractors. below are highlights from 2013’s activities and programs. You can read more about all of Qatalum’s Hse initiatives on the website.