HEALTH, SAFETY
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Orbit Integrated that its operations should be carried out at all times in such a way as to ensure that health, safety and environment of its employees and all persons likely to be affected by its operations, including sub -contractors, clients and general public are safe - guarded, and that the same dedication will be shown to the protection and conservation of environment.

This policy is the direct responsibility of the company 's senior management who are accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall implementation of this policy.

Within Orbit Integrated, Health, Safety and Environment  (HSE) is a line management responsibility for which individuals will be held accountable and it is recognised that implementation by line management of the policy that will lead to greater efficiency and higher standards throughout all departments within the company.

The duty of all employees to take reasonable care of their own safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions, is clearly stated by Government Decrees and to this end, Orbit Integrated will encourage and support each employee in every way to ensure that the aims of these decrees are met.

Orbit Integrated  is committed to work within the regulations and codes of practices laid down by decrees and governmental orders and liaise closely with all government departments as well as professional and academic bodies to ensure improvement of all HSE regulation.

It is the company 's policy to sustain the appropriate training for all Orbit Integrated and contractors' personnel, to ensure that Orbit Integrated procedures and governmental regulations are known and observed.

Contractors working for or on behalf of Orbit Integrated will be required to work to the same policies and standards as Orbit Integrated. Top

SAFETY DECLARATION

ORBIT INTEGRATED foremost interest in this project is HEALTH, SAFETY, and ENVIRONMENTAL protection and we will demonstrate SAFETY in all our operations and we shall be responsible for a safe work place, free from risks and hazards.

We are already conversant with the current requirement of the mineral oils Act, the mineral oils (safety) Requirements, the factories Act and the Client’s safety rules, standards as stated in sections 35 of the standard specifications and section III - articles of Agreement, General conditions, Part XII headed SAFETY.

We have familiarized ourselves with the CLIENT requirements for STANDARDS FOR HOUSEBOAT, ACCOMMODATION / WORKSITE and will incorporate all standards. ORBIT INTEGRATED will also provide necessary safety clothing and equipment for all personnel.

We will ensure that persons engaged in work and services in this contract shall remain medically fit throughout the duration of the contract.  We shall equally employ a clinic retainership to provide off-site medical services for staff.  We will be prepared to present certificates of medical fitness on all personnel.

ORBIT INTEGRATED  LIMITED shall engage the services of a safety manager and a project manager who will ultimately be responsible for safety in our operations.  The manager who will also have experienced safety officers who are well acquainted with Client’s safety regulations and will ensure that all proper work permits and complementary certificates are obtained prior to commencement of work and shall keep them up to date daily and ensure that all safe working practices are observed during the execution of the contract.

We shall also comply with all such policies, rules/regulations aimed at preserving and safeguarding life, property and environment.  We shall ensure strict compliance with the CLIENT Drug/Alcohol policy at all times and develop awareness of the consequence of any violation.

ORBIT INTEGRATED shall take up Accident/workmen's compensation insurance policy for their workers against any occupational disease or any other impairment to health or injury by accident.    we shall ensure that properly skilled, experienced and suitable personnel perform
      the work in a safe manner to the required standard using good working practices;    and that materials supplied will be new, free from defects and suitable for the  intended purposes. 

We shall ensure that work does not commence unless all essential safeguarding systems including procedures are in place.

We shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure that work site is kept secured at all times.

All wastes will be removed from camp area and disposed off in a safe manner.

We shall intensify the "on-the-job" training and formalized training

Safety meeting programmes as a means of safety communication and a forum for addressing safety matters shall be vigorously pursued according to the schedule and as required by our clients.

We shall provide a very decent accommodation, messing and recreational facilities for staff and client's representatives.

Prior to mobilization, ORBIT INTEGRATED shall allow access to and fully co-operate with CLIENT staff, team or representative for the purpose of pre-mobilization Inspection of plant, equipment, office and other ancillary facilities billed for the job, to ensure that they are in good working condition, safe and properly certified and insured.

We shall put in place disciplinary actions when negligence or violations of safety rules is established. Top

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

It is the responsibility of each ORBIT INTEGRATED personnel to perform his Work in an environmentally sound manner.  It is the policy of ORBIT INTEGRATED to promote and encourage awareness of and to protect and preserve the environment. In implementing this policy, staff are encouraged to pay and appropriate regard to environment by acting to preserve air, water soil, plant animal lives from adverse effects of their actions or those of the subcontractors to minimise any nuisance, which may result from such actions.

 All waste generated during the project shall be collected, handled, treated  and disposed in such a way as not to have impact on the environment.  Dumping of waste into creeks, rivers, and other water bodies is not allowed  in ORBIT INTEGRATED Operations.

 At the conclusion of any activity, our ultimate goal is to have left the work site in a condition as near as possible to the state in which it was found. Clean-up gangs shall remove all debris to prevent injuries to lives and  preserve the order of the habitat. Top

ILLEGAL DRUGS AND INTOXICATING BEVERAGES

ORBIT INTEGRATED has adopted a policy absolutely prohibiting the use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs, intoxicating beverages and/or controlled substances or firearms on any Company premises. Controlled substances are any illegal drugs or prescription drugs not obtained by a valid prescription.  The drugs will not be allowed anywhere on or in land, building, structures, installations, vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft owned, leased or used by the Company on any offshore installation.

To enforce this policy, ORBIT INTEGRATED has reserved the right to inspect any person, place or thing on Company premises and intends to exercise that right without prior announcement other than this letter.  Searches on Company facilities, including locked desks and other locked areas provided to you, may be conducted at any time with or without your permission. Reasonable searches of individuals, vehicles, and personal effects will be limited to searches with your permission.  However, if permission is denied, the items, vehicles, and/or individuals will be denied entry to the premises.

This policy has been adopted and will be enforced in the interest of providing each employee a healthy and safe place in which to work.  Your understanding and co-operation during inspections will be greatly appreciated and should help minimise the inconvenience these inspections may cause.

Individuals found in violation of this policy are subject to discharge, immediate removal from Company premises and if warranted, reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Your active support will aid ORBIT INTEGRATED's continuing effort to provide the best and safest possible working environment. Top  

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS POLICY

It is the policy of ORBIT INTEGRATED to create good working relationship with the workers and the indigenes of the host community.  The management shall exploit recognized traditional institutions in relating with the host community with the aim of reducing or eliminating disruptions during contract executions.

The issues that will be considered by ORBIT INTEGRATED are as follows:

-           Employment of community liaison officer
-           Proactive resolutions of disputes/misunderstanding
-           Use of local labour
-           Communication with Host Community/Authority

Where there is a dispute/misunderstanding, the following action plan shall be put in place.

1.    Peaceful resolution of the crisis is of priority.  Based on this, all administrative machinery shall be implored to find out the reason(s) for the misunderstanding.

2.   The Community Liaison Officer/Company Relation Officer shall implore dialogue  in finding a lasting solution to the issue(s) at stake.

3.  Where an agreement cannot be reached internally, the Company P. R. O will     notify employment Bureau through whom the workers were employed.

4.  The management of ORBIT INTEGRATED shall inform the community council of chief, where management cannot reach amicable solution through Employment Bureau   and it is expected that the council of Chiefs will in their wisdom invite the Company's              representatives to the palace to find a lasting solution to the issue.

5.  Where the above options fail, the Chairman of the Local Government shall be informed.

6.  Where management observe that the solution will jeopardise the safety of lives and      property, all site activities shall be suspended temporarily.

7.  The management shall notify CLIENT through the supervising Department of the day to day development of the situation and action taken so far.

8. In the face of a worsening situation, the Management shall evacuate all personnel from the site until the issues are resolved and the atmosphere ascertained calm for normal      operations before site re-opening. Top

SAFETY OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS

       OBJECTIVES
-     To prevent incidents and protect personnel and so avoid suffering and hardship.

-     To ensure that all activities are undertaken safely.

-     To promote an awareness of personal responsibility in all personnel with regards to occupational health and safety and environmental issues.

-     To exhibit that safe operational procedures are an essential element in providing an efficient service.

-     To demonstrate through satisfactory records that the business is being conducted in compliance with these policies.

-     To uphold client's HSES policy and contribute to achieving corporate HSES targets. Top