Common use of HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. It is the Corporation's policy to pay due regard to the health and safety of its employees, officers and directors and others and to the state of the environment. There are federal, provincial, state and local workplace safety and environmental laws which through various governmental agencies regulate both physical safety of employees, officers and directors and their exposure to conditions in the workplace. Should you be faced with an environmental health issue or have a concern about workplace safety, you should contact your Health and Safety Committee representative or notify Corporate Management immediately. Many countries and their regional and local governments now have complex legislation to protect the health and safety of employees, or the general public, and to prevent pollution and protect the environment. These laws often provide penalties both for the companies involved and executive personnel in case of violation. The Corporation's Chief Legal Officer should always be consulted when necessary to understand or comply with such laws.