MECOR Group

Our approach towards EH&S is clear and focused.

Aggressively improve employee safety awareness, personal commitment & behavior

Support hazard recognition & mitigation which leads to elimination of accidents & incidents

Decrease TRIR, experience modifier rate & worker's compensation costs

Develop a safety record that justifies customers trust in allowing MECOR to work within their facilities

At MECOR, the EH&S Program involves ongoing aggressive training, reinforced by continuous monitoring & improvement processes, with proactive support, commitment and personal involvement from management.

The MECOR Group views a proven EH&S Process as:

• A Moral Obligation
• Corporate Policy
• An Avenue for Developing Long Term Relationships
• A Financial Commitment
• A Measure of Success

EH&S Program

The first priority of a successful EH&S Program is proactive prevention by creating a safe work environment and promoting safe work practices as part of everyday life. This is achieved by a series of program aspects.

MECOR Group EH&S Policy Statement

The document was developed and implemented by management and endorsed by the company's board of directors.

The basic philosophy of the program can be summarized as follows:

• Promote a safety and health-conscious workforce
• Recognize that all incidents are preventable
• Continuously reinforce that The MECOR Group EH&S Process is behavioral driven
• Accountability from the top levels down
• Reward notable achievements and exemplary performance

MECOR EH&S Program includes:

Written Program (Structured using the 20 elements of ISO 9001:1994E)

Roles and Responsibilities Clearly Defined

Safety Meetings/Tool Box Meetings Conducted at Regular Intervals

Site Safety Teams Comprised of Craftsmen

Training and Comprehension Examinations

Audits Conducted by Supervisors

Hazard Identification and Mitigation

Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's)

Supporting all Written Procedures

Substance Abuse Program

Zero Tolerance Policy

Incident Investigations \ Corrective and Preventative Action

Progressive Disciplinary Action Program

Incentive Program for Rewarding Proactive Behavior

Continuous Communication Through out Organization

Environmental Compliance

Local Involvement with Community / Charities.

Management Reporting at All Levels, Management Commitment Visible, and most importantly Qualified EH&S Professionals - EH&S Director Recognized in 2004 & 2006 by TSA / NSC as Safety Manager of the Year.

All of the above components of the EH&S Program is designed to fulfill the following key success factors:

• Provide and maintain a safe work place
• Provide training and procedures to work safely
• Ensure incentives of all employees are aligned toward safety
• Communicate
• Support the field personnel