TAZAMA Pipelines places a high premium on Safety and Environment because of the nature of the product that it transports namely; petroleum products. Therefore every effort is taken in order to protect employees and company property. Consequently the Company, during the year under review, made sure that the firefighting equipment, appliances and alarm systems were duly inspected, serviced and where in good working order. The water reservoirs at the Pump Stations were kept in good working condition and filled with water.
At Head Office, and all Pumping Stations, the water lift pumps, fire pump units and portable firefighting equipment were inspected, serviced and were operational at all times.
Remedial cleanups are carried out in cases of pollution to the surrounding areas caused by crude oil leaks.