Health, safety and the environment

1. Health, safety and the environment A Sabita perspective RPF November 2003

2. Strategic framework Vision …Sabita’s plans and actions are consistent with good corporate citizenship to underpin its dealings with government and to assist its members Mission … Sabita will advance best practice … with due regard to worker health and safety as well as the conservation of the environment HSE features prominently in both the core vision and mission of Sabita It is the intention to pursue these proactively and to take a lead position in the support and introduction of products and practices that underpin the key goals The attention to this area is no longer optional – it is imperativeHSE features prominently in both the core vision and mission of Sabita It is the intention to pursue these proactively and to take a lead position in the support and introduction of products and practices that underpin the key goals The attention to this area is no longer optional – it is imperative

3. Strategic cluster #1 Goal: Global standards on health, safety and environmental conservation are maintained in southern Africa HSE is therefore no longer treated in an ad-hoc manner within the business plan of Sabita – it now forms a key strategic cluster in its own right The key goal is to become part of the global drive towards ensuring worker welfare and not condoning actions that are detrimental to the environment HSE is therefore no longer treated in an ad-hoc manner within the business plan of Sabita – it now forms a key strategic cluster in its own right The key goal is to become part of the global drive towards ensuring worker welfare and not condoning actions that are detrimental to the environment

4. Strategic cluster #1/cont.. Objectives: Opportunities within the governance structures of Sabita for self-regulation by all sectors Up-to-date guidelines on best available technology (to meet objectives) Principles of HSE are incorporated into all courses formulated for and conducted on behalf of Sabita Governance structures have been reviewed so as to ensure commitment from the topGovernance structures have been reviewed so as to ensure commitment from the top

5. Provision in governance structures Council Council focus groups Education Technology Development Communications Centre for occupational safety, health and environmental conservation (COSHEC) The council of Sabita no longer operates on the basis of standing committees. Rather focus groups are identified and manned with non-permanent members competent in the specific topic(s) being addressed at any time. COSHEC is the newest focus group The council of Sabita no longer operates on the basis of standing committees. Rather focus groups are identified and manned with non-permanent members competent in the specific topic(s) being addressed at any time. COSHEC is the newest focus group

6. COSHEC Members: Mitch Schafer (BP) chairman S Coe (Caltex) secretary Trevor Distin (Colas) Andrew Thompson (Zebra Bit Surf) Barry James (Power Roads) Daan Stiglingh/Jacques Myburgh (Tosas) Garth Miller (Much Asphalt) Corrie vd Westhuizen (Black Top Hldgs) All sectors are represented: Primary producers Secondary producers and applicators Hot mix manufacturers Hot mix paversAll sectors are represented: Primary producers Secondary producers and applicators Hot mix manufacturers Hot mix pavers

7. COSHEC goals Access to and contact with latest global developments A policy on the introduction of best practice and best available technology (BAT) covering the full spectrum of industry activities A protocol for self-regulation to ensure that safety standards are maintained and environmental conservation is not compromised Global developments – catch up BAT is viewed world-wide as the pragmatic point of departure. Reach for that which is within reach and offers the opportunity for high gain in the shorter term Rather than landing in an adversarial position of a respondent, the industry would look at self-regulation as a key step of a proactive approach.Global developments – catch up BAT is viewed world-wide as the pragmatic point of departure. Reach for that which is within reach and offers the opportunity for high gain in the shorter term Rather than landing in an adversarial position of a respondent, the industry would look at self-regulation as a key step of a proactive approach.

8. Current outputs Global view Presentation by Tony Riley (BP Oil Int.) Two papers invited for CAPSA 04 BAT Definition of “bituminous” and amendments to constitution to exclude tar from the ambit of Sabita Low temp hot-mix (Warm-mix) Review of Sabita manual 8 (safe handling of product in tankers Action plan for self-regulation Fair progress has already been achieved by COSHEC More progress is anticipated, given the enthusiasm and energies of the groupFair progress has already been achieved by COSHEC More progress is anticipated, given the enthusiasm and energies of the group

9. Action plans Formulate safe work practices Formalise bitumen safety training Re-classify pen grade bitumen for road transport Develop incident reporting database De-list pen grade bitumen for disposal to general waste Investigate and document alternatives for coal tar These action plans reflect the intent of the industry to regulate itself in terms of current requirements for responsible action. It is only the starting point It will be developed on a continuous basis in terms of Sabita’s efforts to establish itself as an organisation in pursuance of good corporate citizenship related to: Prosperity; People; and the PlanetThese action plans reflect the intent of the industry to regulate itself in terms of current requirements for responsible action. It is only the starting point It will be developed on a continuous basis in terms of Sabita’s efforts to establish itself as an organisation in pursuance of good corporate citizenship related to: Prosperity; People; and the Planet