VC Ghana Ltd is committed to conducting all its activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees, contractors, clients, visitors, communities and other stakeholders while preventing pollution and minimising adverse impacts on the environment.

Health, Safety and Environment are fundamental business values of VC Ghana Ltd and shall be integrated into the planning, mobilisation and execution of every activity undertaken by the Company.

No commercial, operational or scheduling objective shall take priority over the health and safety of people or the protection of the environment.

VC Ghana Ltd believes that work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, environmental incidents and damage to property can be prevented through effective leadership, proper planning, competent personnel, appropriate risk controls and continuous improvement.

This Policy applies to all employees, directors, contractors, subcontractors, temporary personnel, consultants and visitors involved in activities undertaken or controlled by VC Ghana Ltd.

The Policy applies to activities undertaken at Company offices, workshops, warehouses, client locations, petroleum facilities, project sites, transportation activities and any other location at which VC Ghana Ltd performs work.

Where VC Ghana Ltd operates at a client's facility, employees and contractors shall comply with both VC Ghana Ltd HSE requirements and applicable client HSE requirements. Where requirements differ, the more stringent requirement shall normally be applied unless otherwise agreed or required by law.

VC Ghana Ltd commits to:

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Conduct our operations in accordance with applicable Ghanaian legislation, Petroleum Commission requirements, Environmental Protection Authority requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, relevant permits, recognised industry standards, contractual obligations and client HSE requirements.
• Leadership and Accountability: Ensure that management provides visible leadership, appropriate resources and clear responsibilities for effective HSE management. Every employee and contractor shall also be accountable for performing work safely and protecting the environment.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Management: Identify hazards and environmental aspects before commencing work, assess associated risks and implement appropriate controls using recognised risk-management principles and the hierarchy of controls.
• Planning Safe Work: Apply appropriate controls including risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses, toolbox talks, method statements, permit-to-work systems and other operational controls according to the nature and risk of the activity.
• Stop Work Authority: Give every employee and contractor the authority and responsibility to stop or refuse work where they reasonably believe that an unsafe condition, unsafe act or unacceptable environmental risk exists.
• Competence, Training and Awareness: Ensure that employees and contractors are competent for the tasks assigned to them and receive appropriate HSE induction, training, supervision and instruction.
• Operational and Process Safety: Establish controls appropriate to our activities for the safe operation, inspection, servicing, handling and use of tools, machinery, vehicles, equipment, materials and substances.
• Occupational Health and Wellbeing: Protect employees and contractors from occupational health hazards including chemical exposure, excessive noise, vibration, fumes, dust, ergonomic hazards, heat stress, fatigue and other workplace exposures.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Provide and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment where hazards cannot be adequately eliminated through other controls.
• Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention: Prevent pollution and minimise adverse environmental impacts resulting from our operations.
• Spill Prevention and Response: Establish controls to prevent accidental releases of petroleum products, chemicals, oils and hazardous substances.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Identify credible emergency scenarios and maintain appropriate emergency response arrangements.
• Incident and Near-Miss Reporting: Require the prompt reporting of injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, property damage, near misses, unsafe conditions and other HSE events.
• Contractor and Supplier Management: Evaluate contractors, subcontractors and relevant suppliers against appropriate HSE criteria before engagement.
• Employee Consultation and Participation: Encourage employees and contractors to participate actively in HSE matters, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident prevention, safety meetings, toolbox talks and improvement initiatives.
• Journey and Road Safety: Manage transportation and driving risks associated with Company activities.
• Fitness for Work, Alcohol and Drugs: Personnel shall report to work physically and mentally fit to safely perform their duties.
• Management of Change: Assess HSE risks associated with significant changes to equipment, processes, personnel, materials, facilities, procedures or scope of work before those changes are implemented.
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Establish measurable HSE objectives and periodically review HSE performance.
• Communication: Communicate this HSE Policy to employees and persons working on behalf of VC Ghana Ltd.

VC Ghana Ltd shall establish and periodically review measurable HSE objectives aimed at: preventing fatalities and serious injuries; reducing occupational injuries and illnesses; preventing spills, uncontrolled releases and environmental damage; improving hazard and near-miss reporting; maintaining workforce competence; improving emergency preparedness; ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance; and continually improving HSE performance.

Compliance with this Policy and associated HSE procedures is a condition of working for or on behalf of VC Ghana Ltd. Deliberate violations of critical HSE requirements may result in removal from the worksite and appropriate disciplinary or contractual action.

This Policy shall be reviewed at least annually and whenever there is: a significant change in VC Ghana Ltd's operations; a significant incident or emergency; a significant change in applicable legislation or regulatory requirements; a change in the Company's risk profile; or a material finding from an audit, inspection or management review.

VC Ghana Ltd considers excellent HSE performance fundamental to sustainable business performance. Every employee and contractor is expected to demonstrate this commitment through their actions and decisions every day.

VC GHANA LTD – Safe People. Safe Operations. Responsible Environment.