INTRODUCTION

This document contains the proposed new ISS Corporate HSE Policy. The policy is based on an existing ISS HSE Policy that has been included in tenders, but has been updated to comply with the specific requirements of OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001. OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 represent the latest thinking regarding occupational safety and environmental management systems respectively. They are compatible with each other and also, with ISO 9001 the quality system used by ISS.

HSE POLICY

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS)., their divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to goals of:

No harm to people or the environment;
No accidents; and
Maximising efficiency of use of energy and materials.

The Company will make a strong commitment of resources to this end.

The Company shall utilise a systematic approach to ensure compliance with all local and national health, safety and environment (HSE) laws and regulations that apply to its activities.

The Company aims to play a leading role in setting and promoting best HSE practice in the freight forwarding industry.

The Company expects employees, contractors and visitors to sites owned or operated by the company to show a similar level of commitment by adhering to established HSE procedures and relevant project safety plans.

The Company shall include consideration of HSE commitment and performance when selecting contractors and vendors.

This policy shall be implemented through a documented HSE management system. The management system shall ensure that objectives are set, hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented in a systematic manner.

This HSE policy, HSE management systems, procedures and objectives shall be regularly reviewed to identify and implement practicable improvements, which will promote continued HSE performance improvement.

REFERENCES

1. OHSAS 18001, Occupational Health And Safety Management Systems -
Specification, British Standards Institute, 1999.

2. Environmental Management Systems -
Specification With Guidance For Use, ISO 14001: 1996.

3. Quality Management Systems:
Model For Quality Assurance In Design, Development, Production, Installation And Servicing, ISO 9001: 1994.