Safety

It is the policy of the Company to conduct its business in a manner that protects the safety of employees, others involved in its operations, customers and the public.

The Company will strive to prevent all accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses through the active participation of every employee. The Company is committed to continuous efforts to identify and eliminate or manage safety risks associated with its activities.

• design and maintain facilities, establish management systems, provide training and conduct operations in a manner that safeguards people and property;
• respond quickly, effectively, and with care to emergencies or accidents resulting from its operations, cooperating with industry organizations and authorized government agencies;
• comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;
• stress to all employees, contractors and others working in its behalf their responsibility and accountability for safe performance on the job and encourage safe behavior off the job;
• undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.

Product Safety

• identify and manage risks associated with its products and not manufacture or sell products when it is not possible through proper design, procedures and practices to provide an appropriate level of safety for people and the environment;
• specify precautions required in handling, transporting, using, and disposing of its products and take reasonable steps to communicate them to employees, customers and others who might be affected;
• comply with all applicable laws and regulations and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;
• undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.

Health

• identify and evaluate health risks related to its operations that potentially affect its employees, contractors or the public;
• implement programs and appropriate protective measures to control such risks, including appropriate monitoring of its potentially affected employees;
• determine at the time of employment and thereafter, as appropriate, the medical fitness of employees to do their work without undue risk to themselves or others;
• provide or arrange for medical services necessary for the treatment of employee occupational illness or injuries and for the handling of medical emergencies;
• comply with all applicable laws and regulations and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;
• undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy;

Environment

It is the policy of the Company to conduct its business in a manner that is compatible with the balanced environmental and economic needs of the communities in which it operates.

The Company is committed to continuous efforts to improve environmental performance throughout its operations.

• comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;
• encourage concern and respect for the environment, emphasize every employee's responsibility in environmental performance and ensure appropriate operating practices and training;
• manage its business with the goal of preventing incidents.
• undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.