SIG Insulations is a multi site distributor and contractor whose principal activity is the supply of building materials to construction and related markets. The main products supplied are insulation, roofing, commercial interior and other specialist construction products.

The Board of Directors recognise that the health, safety and welfare of employees, visitors, contractors, external stakeholders and the wider community, who may be affected by its operations is of primary importance in the successful conduct of its business. It also recognises its obligations to care for the environment through the prevention of pollution, and the implementation and monitoring of good environmental practices. As a minimum standard, the Group will meet the requirements of all legal, industry and other adopted standards.

The company strives to maintain best practice, seeking continual improvement and innovation within all Group businesses and activities through the implementation of its Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) management systems, (BS EN ISO 14001 environment and BSI OHSAS18001 Occupational Health and Safety).

This policy is signed by the Group Chief Executive to demonstrate the Board’s commitment to it and it has been adopted by the Board of Directors of each UK based subsidiary and a copy is posted at each location.

General Policy:

All UK SIG Insulations subsidiaries will, so far as is reasonably practicable provide;

• Adequate resources to ensure the proper provision for the implementation of the HS&E management systems and compliance with current legislation and adopted guidance.
• Plant, work equipment and systems of work, which are safe, and without risk to health.
• Arrangements for the safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances for use at work and minimise the environmental impact of such processes.
• Employees with such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to enable the employee to ensure his or her health and safety at work and the safety of others that may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• A working environment that is safe and without risks to health, with adequate means of access and egress, and adequate welfare arrangements.
• Arrangements for effective employee consultation regarding health, safety and environmental matters.
• Monitoring procedures to maintain agreed standards and ensure that steps are taken to reduce the likelihood of days lost from work related injury and ill health.
• Adequate competent Health, Safety and Environmental personnel to assist in applying the provisions of health, safety and environmental law.
• Information, advice, facilities and products to promote the economic minimisation of energy use, waste produced, and fuel usage.

The organisation and arrangements for implementing this policy are set out in the SIG plc. Health, Safety and Environmental Manuals available at each location.

It is the responsibility of the Managing Director of each subsidiary to ensure that it is implemented within their area of responsibility and to develop additional specific arrangements for operations not already provided for.

David Williams
SIG plc Chief Executive
April 2007