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

3. Strategic cluster #1 Goal: Global standards on health, safety and environmental conservation are maintained in southern Africa

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

5. Provision in governance structures Council Council focus groups –Education –Technology Development –Communications –Centre for occupational safety, health and environmental conservation (COSHEC)

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)

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

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

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