Group Environmental Policy
As chief executive officer, Europa recognises that all its activities and services can cause impacts on the environment. These have been identified through review and analysis and the major aspects have been documented. To ensure compliance from a legal perspective the organisation follows two main pieces of legislation (Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Environmental Act 1995) to minimise and control of these characteristics of the business.

To reduce and prevent pollution Europa are committed to work with the client and our supply chain to reduce environmental impact of the products we use, to reduce unnecessary travel and to ensure a sustainable environment.

The above process and procedures are achieved through continual improvement and the use of management review meetings, executive board meetings, research and development, and audits. These mechanisms allow us to provide the framework for setting and reviewing targets and objectives.

All environmental issues are communicated through the use of internal memorandum, intranet, email, and a range of managerial meetings. Furthermore, staff have the opportunity to feedback their comments through site committees, newsletters and face to face meetings with senior management.

This commitment is communicated with the full support and enthusiasm of the board of directors to its subsidiaries and employees - all of whom are accountable for the environmental impact of our business.

Group Health & Safety Policy
The management of Europa is aware of the importance of controlling and monitoring health and safety at work, and is fully aware of its responsibilities as an employer to provide a safe working environment for its employees.

The company will also co - operate with its clients' requirements, taking care while working on site to ensure that members of the public and other contractors are not put at risk by the work it is conducting.

The company will take all reasonable steps to meet its Health and Safety obligations under both the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, which includes providing:

• Safe equipment and working methods
• Systems for the safe transporting, storage, handling and use of dangerous materials.
• Emergency procedures
  
• Systems to meet fire regulations
• Personal protective equipment
• Risk assessment (including fire risk assessments)
• Training in all the above

The arrangements for staff training, staff welfare and communication/consultation with staff are detailed below.

Staff training will be given to staff commensurate with their responsibilities in accordance with the management of health and safety at work regulations. Training will be provided for the following situations:

• Induction training for new employees (health and safety awareness, company procedures etc.)
• The introduction or modification of new/existing machinery or technology.
  
• A change in employee position/work activity or responsibility.

Training is also specifically provided for work with hazardous substances, use of PPE and manual handling. Any training provided by the company will be formally recorded. A programme of refresher training will be undertaken to keep employees up to date with legislation and industry best practice.

Staff welfare facilities will be provided to ensure that they are suitable and sufficient for all sites and that they follow the approved codes of practice outlined in the relevant regulations. As a minimum the following requirements will be adhered to:

• Toilet/washing facilities accessible on site.
• Eating/rest facilities accessible on site.

Staff communication and consultation will follow those identified in the health and safety management system. Consultative committees are set up at local level that will feed through to the management review meetings for continuous improvement. Additionally, staff will be kept informed of new legislation, change in policy, and changes to working practices and internal health and safety matters, through the use of internal memos, posters, toolbox talks, e mail, notice boards and operational/executive meetings.

Management will undertake continuous reviews of health and safety to
minimise the risk to employees, sub - contractors and the public. For any system to work, co - operation with those carrying out the work is essential and the company will ensure that there is suitable communication with feedback from employees.

It is also recognised that employees have duties and responsibilities, which include:

• Acting with due care at all times
• Following instructions and emergency procedures
• Correct use of safety equipment and clothing
• Correct use of hazardous chemicals

The management of the company will give appropriate support and the necessary power and authority to those implementing the policy, in order to ensure that its requirements are followed.

Greig Brown
Chief executive officer
Date: 09 December 2008

The Group's health & safety policies are implemented through an H & S management system which aims to promote a strong culture of safety-consciousness across the organisation. Issues relating to health & safety, including data and responses to accidents involving employees or third parties, are reported to the Europa executive board. health & safety systems are regularly re-assessed by the support services director, as part of our risk management review.

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