Health, Safety, Environment & Security Commitment and Policy

As a responsible organization, Liquigaz Philippines Corporation is safely conducting its operations for our commitment in providing a safe environment for the benefit of its employees, contractors, customers and the general public.

We are committed to:

• Demonstrate strong commitment to health, safety, environment and security through our actions

• Ensure no harm to people and to its environment

• Comply with health, safety, environment and security obligations and regulations of the country of operations while striving for excellence

• Respect the local cultures and pro-active in recognizing our responsibilities to meet and exceed community expectations

• Publicly report our performance

• Be a leading example in promoting best practices in the industry

• Creation of a secured business environment that minimize economic loss and business disruption

• Manage HSES matters as any other critical business activity

It is our Policy to:

• Have a systematic approach to HSES management designed to ensure compliance with the existing law and to achieve continuous performance improvement

• Set targets for improvement, measure, appraise and report our performance

• Require our Contractor to implement HSES policy

• Encourage employees to participate in near-miss, incident and accident reporting influence our local business partners in applying this HSES policy

• Include HSES performance in the appraisal of all employees and reward them accordingly

SAFETY TIPS

DO assess the risks and precautions to be taken before starting work involving an LPG-fuelled vehicle. Ensure workers are trained and competent.

DO follow the vehicle manufacturer's or system installer's instructions. Be aware of the locations of the LPG tank and fuel lines.

DO provide safe places for parking and working on vehicles, eg away from drains, pits and other openings in the ground, and all sources of ignition .

DO clearly identify vehicles, eg with suitably positioned signs, as a reminder to people working on them, especially those who may be carrying out 'hot work' .

DO ensure that tools and equipment are appropriate for the hazardous area in which they are to be used .

DO wear protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cold burns, eye damage and the discharge of static electricity whenever there is a risk of a release of LPG .

DO ensure that the vehicle battery is disconnected when any part or all of the LPG system is to be removed. Always check re-assembled systems for leaks.

DO store LPG fuel tanks which have not been emptied and gas-freed in a safe place, preferably in the open air.

DO check with the vehicle manufacturer or system installer whether the LPG tank should be removed or emptied before drying/curing the paint in a spraybake oven. Where a maximum temperature is specified (which should not be greater than 40ºC) ensure that the oven controls are set so it cannot be exceeded.

DO carry out a roadside check for leaks and other damage to the LPG system on vehicles involved in accidents.

DO train all staff in the emergency arrangements in the event of a fire or uncontrolled release of LPG, including the first-aid actions for dealing with cold burns.