HSE Statement

Branch Environmental Corporation is committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in all of its activities. We recognize the need to conduct our activities with integrity and in a responsible manner.

To achieve excellence in our business and work environment, the commitment of all employees is essential.

We commit to:

• Develop and maintain the Health, Safety and Environment Management System including Security;
• Comply with local and international regulations and commit to industry standards and best practices;
• Promote and maintain awareness of workplace hazards. Conduct hazard assessments for each project and implement the necessary controls to reduce the level of its risk;
• Manage sub-contractors to achieve this policy and adhere to Company standards;
• Ensure that employees are competent to conduct their assigned tasks;
• Maintain a reporting system that allows analysis of incidents, potential incidents and non-conformities;
• Conduct audits and Inspections of Sub-contractors facilities.

BEC will allocate sufficient resources to achieve these objectives, and all employees and contractors will be required to:

• Accept responsibility for protecting themselves, fellow employees, and others who may be affected by their activities;
• Employees and Sub-contractors will be required to comply with relevant standards by statute, industry or the Company HSE Management System;
• Contribute to the evaluation process and participate to assist the Company to achieve its objectives;
• Minimize the need for transport of personnel and goods by careful project planning;
• Actively participate in the reporting and subsequent investigation of all accidents, incidents, hazards and near misses that have the potential to impact on BEC operations;
• Propose opportunities for improvement.