It is our constant endeavor to maintain healthy and safe working conditions and to operate in a responsible manner with regard to the environment. The Board has adopted a Health, Safety and Environment Policy which influences the way in which we manage our processes and business practices. The policy helps our business units formulate appropriate strategies for minimizing risks to employees and third parties and for identifying and controlling environmental risk.

Shalimar has people working internationally and in diverse occupations, including: product design, product innovation, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, office and field-based roles. The health, safety and welfare of all our employees and those that may be affected by our operations are of paramount importance to the company. Similarly, minimizing our impact on the local and wider environment is a core business issue.

Shalimar policy is to minimize risk for our people, the environment, adjacent communities and other stakeholders through the promotion of a strong culture of health and safety and of environmental protection. As a result, we are committed to effective communication and consultation on health, safety and environmental matters with all relevant stakeholders. Health, safety and environmental awareness is not only the responsibility of management, it is a responsibility that all employees must share. Contractors and suppliers are also expected to maintain high standards of responsible care for these issues.

In support of these general commitments, all relevant stakeholders of Shalimar is required to manage their respective activities to ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, we will:

• Meet or exceed legislation in the countries in which we operate and have appropriate communications with relevant regulatory authorities, trade associations and industry bodies
• Take into account prevailing understanding of our industrial operations and associated hazards to provide safe working conditions and to prevent pollution
• Further augment our risk management approach by monitoring near misses, investigating root causes and ensuring that any such hazards are minimized and seeking other ways to reduce the number and severity of personal accidents and environmental incidents
• Continually improve our management and performance in these areas though the setting of objectives, targets and plans; investing in techniques and technology as appropriate