Integrated QHSE Policy Statement Kloeckner metals UK is the largest mill independent multi metal stockholder & distributor in the UK and Ireland, and a key member of the Klöckner & Co. group, the largest producer independent distributor of steel and metal products and one of the leading steel service center companies in the European and American markets combined. The nation-wide coverage afforded by our many sites, each offering a broad array of products and processing facilities, allows us to deliver a personal, local service backed by global purchasing strength. Our Vision is to be “Entrusted to deliver excellence in metal solutions” Quality: Kloeckner metals UK will be the metal solution provider of choice for its customers. This will be achieved by having an engaged and empowered workforce, best practice processes, state of the art facilities & strong relationships across our supply base. We will set business objectives and review them at corporate and local level. BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 registration will be maintained through internal & external audits, management meetings and continuous improvement. CE marking requirements will be met as required by the applications of our customers. As we move into new markets we will strive to attain industry specific quality accreditations. We will monitor our performance against customer requirements. “This policy has the total commitment of the Kloeckner metals UK Management Board, which acknowledges its overall responsibility for Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.” Kaha Avaliani, Chief Executive, Kloeckner metals UK Health and Safety comes first in everything we do – as embodied by our Safety 1 st programme. We use this to drive towards our goal of zero accidents. We will provide and maintain safe plant and safe systems of work. We will monitor and investigate all accidents and prevent reoccurrence by appropriate action. We will provide information, supervision and training to enable all employees to carry out their roles and monitor / review all plant & premises to ensure standards are maintained. We will continue to build upon the success of OHSAS Environmental procedures will be put in place to minimise the impact of our business activities on the environment. We will develop waste reduction, reclamation and elimination schemes within our operations and always seek to use environmentally friendly products and processes. We will monitor and review our environmental objectives and targets. We will continue to maintain our accreditation to the ISO14001 environmental standard across all of our sites. We will deliver our goals by teamwork, innovation & commitment. We will provide resources & training to enable our staff to meet the challenges presented. At all levels Leadership will demonstrate by their actions an absolute commitment to achieving these goals. This commitment includes the prevention of injury, ill health, & pollution, compliance with legislative & other requirements & to strive to continuously improve. HO CEO 001 v7