Safety, Health and Environment Policy Statement
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recognizes the importance of its role in the economic performance of the country and appreciates the inherent safety, health, and environmental impacts of its operations and processes. NRZ is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) across all its activities.
Mission
The National Railways of Zimbabwe promotes the transformation of the economy and the lives of the people of Zimbabwe through the provision of a safe, seamless, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective bulk transportation service of goods and passengers.
Vision
To ensure the National Railways of Zimbabwe attains national and international Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards in all its work processes and operations.
Core Safety, Health and Environment Values
At NRZ, we believe that all operations should be carried out in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. We recognize that investment in safety, health, and environmental management programmes is as important as profit maximization. Safety is the responsibility of every NRZ employee and stakeholder, with all parties expected to act in good faith. We are also committed to ensuring that all our operations and processes harmoniously co-exist with the environment and surrounding communities through the implementation of best practices.
Safety, Health and Environment Governance
The National Railways of Zimbabwe is committed to complying with all prevailing regulations, statutory requirements, and adopted harmonized regional standards. We integrate safety, health, and environmental management systems into all our operations and strive to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and conducive working environment for employees, contractors, and the general public.
We investigate, record, and take timely remedial action on all accidents and incidents while continuously informing and training employees and stakeholders to raise awareness and encourage cooperation in implementing safety, health, and environmental programmes. Through regular monitoring, review, and evaluation of our work processes, we seek continual improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance.
Above all, whenever a conflict of interest exists, safety shall take precedence over all other considerations.