Health, Safety and

Environment Handbook
Vestas ASP – Pacific Hub

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2

1. Introduction 3

2. Vestas Wind Systems A/S Global HSE Policy 4

3. Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub HSE Policy

Statement 5

4. HSE Responsibilities and Structure 7

5. Sub Contractors and Visitors 12

6. Communication and Consultation 14

7. Hazard Management 15

8. Risk Assessment 17

9. Risk Control 20

10. Hazard Reporting 21

11. Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) 25

12. HSE Alerts 31

13. HSE Corrective Actions 32

14. Incident Management and Reporting 34

15. Emergency Response Plan 35

16. Hazardous Substances 36

17. Dangerous Goods 38

18. Height Safety Equipment 41

19. Service Vehicles 42

20. Safety Signs 43

21. Fire Prevention and Safety 44

22. First Aid 45

23. Manual Handling 46

24. Powered Hand Tools 47

25. Electricity 48

26. Waste Management 49

27. Green Purchasing 51

28. Green House Gas Management 54

29. Think Safety 55

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1. Introduction
This Health, Safety and Environment Handbook has been developed to provide all
Employees with valuable information in relation to Health, Safety and Environment.

Providing a safe and healthy workplace for employees, contractors, customers and visitors
and ensuring our operations do not place local communities, our products, property or the
environment at risk of injury, illness or damage is of highest priority and is the responsibility of
all Employees.

Whether you are new to the company, undertaking a new role, or have many years of
experience it still only takes one slip up for an incident to occur.

You may not know it, but if you are a new Employee or have moved into a new job area in
the company you are in a high-risk category.

You have a new job environment to familiarize yourself with and new work practices, systems
and tasks to learn.

Always make safety your number one priority.

It is vital that you know your work environment and the job you are required to undertake.

Always familiarize yourself with your surroundings and check for any workplace hazards.

Consider the potential risks at each stage of what you do.

No task is so important that it cannot be conducted safely.

There can be many potential dangers at work – some obvious and some difficult to detect.

Your knowledge of your workplace is vital, not only for your own safety but also the safety of
others.

This handbook is supported by Internal Procedures, Work Instructions, Handbooks and other
system documentation and these are available via the Pacific QSE Portal on the Intranet.

If you are uncertain about any aspect of your workplace or the tasks you are undertaking, ask
your Site HSE Coordinator, your Supervisor or Manager, or contact the QSE Department.

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2. Vestas Wind Systems A/S Global HSE Policy

The following is a copy of the Health, Safety and Environment Policy of Vestas Wind Systems A/S
as published on its webpage, www.vestas.com. You can also access a copy of this document via
the Pacific QSE Portal on the Intranet.

Vestas’ policy for the Environment and Occupational Health and Safety is:

To give highest priority to safety.

To achieve continuous improvements in the fields of the environment and occupational

health and safety.

To devote the necessary care as regards development, manufacture, service procedures

and disposal.

To integrate consideration for employees and surroundings in the planning and

performance of activities.

To ensure an open-minded and honest communication with the employees and other
stakeholders.

To optimise the utilisation of resources.

To exert influence on suppliers so that they deliver environmentally safe products and
services.

To ensure that, as minimum, Vestas’ activities comply with national legislation concerning
environment and occupational health and safety.

Vestas implements this policy by:

Maintaining a certifiable management system according to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 180001.

Integrating consideration for the environment and occupational health and safety in the
development of products and processes.

Communicating knowledge about the environment, occupational health and safety and
improvement of health to the employees and other stakeholders.

Measuring and documenting Vestas’ impacts on employees and surroundings.

Preparing an annual external environmental statement.

Ensuring that Vestas’ activities comply with national legislation.

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3. Vestas Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub HSE Policy Statement

The HSE Policy Statement communicates and provides an overview of the commitment, intentions
and principles of Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub to Health, Safety and Environment
Management. It clearly indicates the objectives of the organisation upon which targets are based
to ensure continuous improvement in our performance.

This Policy Statement is reviewed annually by the Managing Director in consultation with the Head
of QSE and is available to all Employees and interested parties via the Pacific QSE Portal on the
Intranet and posted at all Vestas Sites.

The following is a copy of the Vestas Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub Policy Statement.

Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub is committed to ensuring our business operations support
Vestas’ global policy for the Health, Safety and Environment.

We readily acknowledge and accept our moral and legal responsibilities to Health, Safety and
Environment Management and the achievement of results that befit a Global Leader.

Providing a safe and healthy workplace for employees, contractors, customers and visitors and
ensuring our operations do not place local communities, our products, property or the environment
at risk of injury, illness or damage is of highest priority.

We will exert influence on suppliers so they deliver environmentally safe products and services and
take steps to ensure we conduct our business activities in an environmentally responsible manner
that minimizes environmental impacts.

We are committed to achieving the following objectives:

Zero Lost Time Injury or Illness,

Zero Damage to Property/Product; and

Zero Environmental Incidents.

We will achieve these objectives by:

Establishing targets to support the achievement of our objectives and measuring and reporting
on them;

Maintaining certifiable management systems;

Developing, maintaining and communicating an appropriate structure and responsibilities;

Ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and available;

Consulting and communicating with Employees and other interested parties;

Including consideration for Health, Safety and Environment in the development or introduction
of products and processes;

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Reporting and investigating all HSE related Incidents and Hazards and implementing
appropriate actions to prevent re-occurrence;

Implementing measures to reduce and control the amount of raw materials and energy used or
pollution that our business activities create;

Measuring and documenting Vestas’ impacts on Employees, interested parties, property and
the environment;

Ensuring Employees and persons working on our behalf are appropriately skilled, trained and
qualified;

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards etc;

Fostering a culture committed to HSE excellence and continuous improvement.

This policy is applicable to all the operations and functions of Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub
including those situations where Employees are required to work off-site.

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4. HSE Responsibilities and Structure

All employees are responsible for ensuring they do not jeopardise the safety of themselves, others
or any product, property or the environment.

The HSE responsibilities and Structure is implemented to ensure that appropriate representation
and responsibility for HSE is in place at all workplaces of Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub and in
doing so ensure that appropriate resources are in place to maintain and improve the HSE
Management System.

It provides a framework to ensure that employees are able to meet their responsibilities; that
appropriate systems and practices are in place, maintained and improved, and to clearly identify
persons that employees may approach in relation to any HSE matters or grievances and as such
escalate any unresolved matters or grievances.

The following provides an overview of key positions in the organisation, and these positions are in
addition to persons such as First Aid Attendants and Emergency Wardens.

The responsibilities are documented and controlled by an Internal Procedure and an Organisation
Structure is provided to illustrate this structure.

Responsible Executive
The Managing Director of Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub is the most senior person within the
business and is ultimately responsible to the President Vestas Asia Pacific.

Key HSE responsibilities include ensuring:

Development, review and approval of the HSE Policy Statement;

Development, approval and management of HSE Management Plans to establish and
achieve specific objectives and targets to ensure continuous improvement in the area of
HSE;

Development and management of appropriate policy, procedure, and training to ensure
HSE awareness and legal compliance;

Reporting and periodic review of HSE performance;

Adequate provision of budget and resources;

HSE Management System Documentation is adhered to;

Employees are adequately trained and skilled to undertake the responsibilities of their role;

Accountability for HSE by Executive Managers and Department Managers for their
respective areas of responsibility;

Demonstration of Vestas’ commitment to HSE Management though personal participation
in formal and informal discussions, workplace safety inspections, etc.

Consult with employees on matters related to HSE;

The safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and General Public;

Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

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Executive Management
Executive Management is a level of management that includes the Managing Director and Chief
Finance Officer of Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub.

Key HSE responsibilities include ensuring:

All appropriate actions are taken to implement the HSE Policy Statement;

Employees with management or supervisory responsibilities are held accountable for the
management of HSE in their respective areas of responsibility;

Objectives and targets contained in the HSE Management Plan are implemented;

Reporting and periodic review of HSE performance;

Adequate provision of budget and resources;

HSE Management System Documentation is adhered to;

Employees are adequately trained and skilled to undertake the responsibilities of their role;

Inspections, audits and assessments are undertaken;

Adequate provision of budget and resources;

All Incidents and Hazards are reported, investigated and preventative measures
implemented;

Identify needs for HSE monitoring and arrange for such needs to be addressed;

Demonstration of Vestas’ commitment to HSE Management though personal participation
in formal and informal discussions, workplace safety inspections, etc.

Consult with employees on matters related to HSE;

The safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and General Public;

Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

Head of QSE
In addition to responsibilities as a Department Manager, the Head of QSE is appointed by and
responsible to the Managing Director for ensuring that a Health, Safety and Environment
Management System is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with ISO 14001,
and OHSAS 18001 and that performance is monitored and reported to the Managing Director and
Executive Management.

Department Manager
Level of management that includes Employees in positions of Head of Department, such as the
General Manager Projects, General Manager Sales, General Manager Service, Head of P&C/QSE,
and Head of Technical Support.

Key HSE responsibilities include ensuring:

All appropriate actions are taken to implement the HSE Policy;

Employees are held accountable for the management of HSE in their respective areas of
responsibility;

Objectives and targets contained in the HSE Management Plan are implemented;

Reporting and periodic review of HSE performance;

Adequate provision of budget and resources;

HSE Management System Documentation is adhered to;

Employees are adequately trained and skilled to undertake the responsibilities of their role;

Inspections, audits and assessments are undertaken;

Adequate provision of budget and resources;

All Incidents and Hazards are reported, investigated and preventative measures
implemented;

Identify needs for HSE monitoring and arrange for such needs to be addressed;

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Demonstration of Vestas’ commitment to HSE Management though personal participation

in formal and informal discussions, workplace safety inspections, etc.

Consult with employees on matters related to HSE;

The safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and General Public;

Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

Site HSE Officer

A Department Manager who is responsible for HSE activities at a specific Vestas Site. Site HSE
Officers are not necessarily employed to work at the site they are responsible for.

For the Melbourne Head Office this is the Head of HR / QSE

For project sites this is the General Manager of Projects.

For operational Wind Farms and warehouses this is the General Manager Service.

In addition to responsibilities as a Department Manager, Site HSE Officers are responsible for
ensuring:

Site HSE Supervisor are provided with appropriate support and resources;

Review of suggested Control Measures for Hazards;

Resolution or escalation of any HSE related grievances or concerns;

Review and investigation of all Incidents.

Site HSE Supervisors

An Employee who is responsible to a Site HSE Officer for HSE activities at a specific Vestas Site.

Site HSE Supervisors are not necessarily employed to work at the site they are responsible for.

For the Melbourne Head Office this is a QSE Engineer.

For project sites this is the Project Manager of the Project.

For operational Wind Farms this is the Area Service Manager of the site.

For warehouses this is the Warehouse / Logistics Team Leader.

Site HSE Supervisors are responsible for ensuring;

All HSE Management System Documentation is managed and filed correctly at the site;

All Incidents and Hazards are reported and managed appropriately;

Checklists and inspections are undertaken, recorded and reported;

Resolution or escalation of any HSE related grievances or concerns;

Supporting Site HSE Coordinators in undertaking their responsibilities;

Consultation with employees on HSE matters.

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Site HSE Coordinators

An Employee employed at a specific Vestas Site who is responsible to a Site HSE Supervisor for
HSE activities at that Vestas Site.

For the Melbourne Head Office this is a QSE Engineer.

For project sites this is the Site Manager of the Project.

For operational Wind Farms this is the Site Service Supervisor of the site.

For warehouses this is the Warehouse Coordinator.

In addition to HSE responsibilities as an employee, Site HSE Coordinators are responsible for
ensuring;

All HSE Management System Documentation is managed and filed correctly at the site;

HSE notice boards contain correct and up to date information;

All Incidents and Hazards are reported and advised to the appropriate Site HSE Supervisor;

Checklists and inspections are undertaken, recorded and reported;

Resolution or escalation of any HSE related grievances or concerns;

Consultation with employees on HSE matters.

In addition, Site HSE Coordinators at Project and Service Sites are responsible for ensuring:

All visitors and sub-contractors are appropriately controlled and inducted;

Emergency Plan is implemented as required;

Project / Service HSE checklists and inspections are undertaken, recorded and reported;

Weekly Tool Box Meetings are undertaken and recorded.

OH&S Representative
Health & Safety Representatives are employees elected by the employees in a particular
designated work group to represent their occupational health, safety and welfare needs. They are
accountable to their immediate manager and will, wherever possible, communicate their activities
or concerns through established reporting and Health and Safety Issue Resolution Procedures.

Where a HSR identifies a problem or issue in another area, they will refer the problem or issue to
the relevant HSR for that particular DWG and/or to the manager of the area.

Key HSE responsibilities include ensuring:

Inspect the workplace

Be involved in Hazard & Incident Investigation & Reporting

Attend interviews on H&S Matters when agreed by all parties

Communicate with employees/management on Health & Safety matters

Attend and vote at committee meetings

Delegate any function to a DHSR

Employees
Employees are any person employed by Vestas with either executive management, management,
supervisory or non supervisory responsibilities and includes full-time, part-time, fixed contract, and
casual Employees.

Key HSE responsibilities include ensuring:

All appropriate actions are taken to implement the HSE Policy;

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HSE Management System Documentation is adhered to;

All Incidents and Hazards are reported, investigated and preventative measures
implemented;

Correct use is made of all equipment, particularly that provided for HSE purposes;

They are not under the influence of any drug, alcohol or prohibited substance when
working;

They participate in an induction if visiting or working at a Vestas Site that is not their normal
place of employment;

Demonstration of Vestas’ commitment to HSE Management though personal participation
in formal and informal discussions, workplace safety inspections, etc.

Consult with other employees and management on matters related to HSE;

They take steps to ensure the safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors
and General Public;

They take steps to ensure Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

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HSE Structure and Responsibilities

Organisation Chart

Site HSE
Coordinator

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5. Subcontractors and Visitors

Subcontractors and visitors also have HSE responsibilities.

Subcontractors
A Subcontractor is an entity (such as an individual, partnership, trust or company) engaged that
agrees to undertake work at a Vestas Site and produce a designated result for an agreed price and
in doing so provides there own tools, equipment and resources; and is responsible for ensuring
that they have appropriate registrations and legal obligations in place.

Key responsibilities include ensuring they:

Hold the appropriate registrations and insurances to undertake the work they are engage to
do;

Maintain an appropriate HSE Safety system and documentation;

Have safety systems and practices of work and ensure they are complied with;

Only operate equipment, tools or plant that is appropriate and safe for tasks or work being
performed;

All appropriate licenses, competencies and skills are held by persons they employ or
engage to work on their behalf;

Report all incidents and hazards to Vestas;

Take steps to ensure the safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and
General Public;

Take steps to ensure Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

In addition they shall ensure all persons they employ or engage to work on their behalf:

Participate in a Vestas Site Induction prior to commencement of any work;

Sign the visitor register when entering or leaving a Vestas Site;

Observe and comply with Vestas Site Rules.

Report all Incidents and Hazards to Vestas;

Use equipment, plant or any tools that are appropriate and safe;

Hold all appropriate licenses, competencies and skills to safely and competently undertake
the work they are required to perform;

Take steps to ensure the safety of themselves, other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and
General Public;

Take steps to ensure Property, Product or Environment is not put at risk of damage.

Visitors
Visitors are defined as either Vestas Visitors or General Visitors.

Vestas Visitor
An Employee of Vestas, who visits a workplace that is not their normal place of employment to
undertake work on behalf of Vestas.

As an Employee, they have responsibilities of an Employee and must ensure they sign the Visitor
Register when entering and leaving a Vestas Site.

Additionally, Vestas Visitors who are visiting a Vestas Site that is a Project or Service Site are
responsible for ensuring they;

Participate in an induction before commencing any work;

Observe and comply with Vestas Site Rules.

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General Visitor
A member of the General Public who visits a Vestas Site to undertake a tour or attend a meeting
etc. They are not to be engaged to undertake any work and are not an Employee of Vestas.

General Visitors must ensure they sign the Visitor Register when entering and leaving a Vestas
Site.

Additionally, General Visitors who are visiting a Vestas Site that is a Project or Service Site are
responsible for ensuring they;

Read a copy of the Vestas Site rules and sign to acknowledge they understand them;

Observe and comply with Vestas Site Rules.

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6. Communication and Consultation

Communication and consultation are key components to developing and maintaining a work
environment and culture of continuous improvement in health, safety and environment
performance.

Vestas is committed to encouraging communication and consultation with employees and other
interested persons.

Doing so allows everyone to have a chance to contribute to continuous improvement in health,

safety and environment management.

All employees are responsible for health, safety and environment management and have a key
role to play. As such employees are encouraged to raise questions, concerns or suggestions to
assist improve performance.

The systems and processes that are used are designed to encourage open and constructive
discussion with and by all Employees and external interested parties on matters related to health,
safety and environment.

Consultation encourages and facilitates the opportunity for all Employees and interested parties to
contribute to Vestas’ health, safety and environment performance. A healthier and safer work
environment for our people, products and the environment, along with improved systems,
processes and decision making are achievable because consultation encourages everyone to
contribute and as such draws on a broad pool of skills and experiences.

Where changes that affect workplace Health and Safety are proposed or introduced, Employees
will be consulted with and in addition Employees.

All employees can make suggestions for the introduction, amendment or withdrawal of system
documentation or processes related to health, safety and environment and are encouraged to do
so.

Formal systems of consultation and communication used include:

HSE Policy and HSE Policy Statement;

System Documentation;

HSE Performance Reporting;

Induction and training;

Project and Service Site Toolbox and Safety Meetings;

Hazard and Incident Reporting;

HSE Alerts;

HSE Corrective Actions;

Audits and Inspections;

Reporting to relevant external authorities.

Communication and Consultation ensures the sharing and receiving information and is to always
be an integral part of our day to day work.

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7. Hazard Management
A Hazard is any source or situation with a potential for harm or impact in terms of human injury or
ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these.

Hazard Management is a continuous management process involving:

Identifying existing and potential Hazards,

Avoiding the introduction of Hazards,

Reporting Hazards,

Assessing the Risk of Hazards,

Mitigating any Risk through Risk Controls,

Evaluating Risk Controls.

Hazards Management is achieved through:

Training and education,

Scheduled and unscheduled Inspections and Audits,

Policy and Procedure, and

Consultation and Communication.

All Employees are responsible for Hazard Management and ensuring that we provide a safe and
healthy workplace for employees, contractors, customers and visitors and our operations do not
place local communities, our products, property or the environment at risk of injury, illness or
damage.

Due to the day-to-day changes in the workplace, different people moving around, moving
equipment and materials, unexpected Hazards can occur. As such the processes used allow for
the identification, reporting, assessment and control of Hazards through scheduled activities and
also importantly for unplanned events or situations.

Hazards can be identified through a variety of different ways including:

General observations,

Inspections,

Audits,

Site HSE Inspections,

Job Safety and Environment Analysis (JSEA),

Changes to work processes,

Introduction of or modification to products, materials or work processes,

Undertaking of work or activities not before undertaken.

It is important that consideration is always given to the potential Hazards associated with work or
activities undertaken.

Examples of some Hazards include:

Faulty equipment such as Electrical Equipment with broken or exposed electrical wiring,

Torn or frayed webbing on a safety harness,

A fire extinguisher that is overdue for inspection or testing,

A person not observing HSE Policy or Procedure,

Blocked Emergency Exits,

Faulty lighting,

Chemicals not stored securely or correctly.

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All Hazards must be reported so that a formal assessment can be undertaken. The purpose of this
is to prevent future reoccurrence through the introduction of suitable Risk Controls.

All Employees are encourage to raise any questions they may have to their Site HSE Coordinator
in the first instance, and they will provide assistance or where this is not possible direct such
questions to their Site HSE Supervisor or the QSE Department.

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8. Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment is a process of assessing the Risk of an identified Hazard.

Risk is defined as the chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives.

Risk is measured in terms of a combination of the Consequences of an event and their Likelihood.

When referring to an Event, we are referring to an occurrence of a particular set of circumstances

and this can be a single occurrence or a series of occurrences.

As such, when considering Risk in the context of Health, Safety and Environment we are
considering the Risk to our objective of ensuring that we provide a safe and healthy workplace for
employees, contractors, customers and visitors and our operations do not place local communities,
our products, property or the environment at risk of injury, illness or damage.

Risk is determined by two inputs, Likelihood and Consequence which provide a Risk Score which
is then defined as either a High, Medium or Low risk.

Likelihood
Likelihood is the probability or frequency of an event occurring, and the following scale is used to
determine the appropriate Rating.

Rating Likelihood (L)

1 Extremely Unlikely
2 Unlikely
3 Likely
4 Very Likely
5 Extremely Likely

The following provides a definition of the scale and terms used for Likelihood.

Extremely Unlikely
Likely to never occur.

Unlikely
Likely to occur once a year or less.

Likely
Likely to occur several times a month.

Very Likely
Likely to occur daily.

Extremely Likely
Likely to occur imminently, several times a day or continuously.

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Consequence
Consequence is the possible outcome or impact of the event and the following scale is used to
determine the appropriate Rating.

Rating Consequence
1 Negligible
2 Minor
3 Severe
4 Significant
5 Catastrophic
The following provides a definition of the scale and terms used for Consequence.
Negligible
Injury or illness resulting in First Aid before returning to work and not resulting in a LTI.
Damage to property less than $1,000.
Impact to environment contained to immediate area with a low volume and/or concentration
release of contaminate over several seconds with the environment able to assimilate any
contaminate readily with minimal effects to flora or fauna.

Minor
Injury or illness resulting in Medical Treatment by a doctor resulting in a Lost Time Injury.
Damage to property greater than $1,000 but less than $25,000.
Impact to environment contained to immediate area with a moderate volume and/or concentration
release of contaminate over several minutes with environment able to assimilate any contaminate
readily with only minor short term effects to the environment for days.

Severe
Injury or illness resulting in admission in a hospital for treatment or temporary disability resulting in
a Lost Time Injury.
Damage to property greater than $25,000 but less than $100,000.
Impact on environment contained to site with a high volume and/or concentration release of
contaminate over several hours/days with contaminate remaining in the environment for a short
duration of days or resulting in minor effects to the environment lasting for months.

Significant
Injury or illness resulting in permanent disability or disfigurement.
Damage to property in excess of $100,000 but less $500,000.
Impact on environment both on and off site with a significantly high volume and/or concentration
release of contaminate over several days/weeks with contaminate remaining in the environment for
a duration of weeks/months or resulting in effects to the environment lasting for years.

Catastrophic
Injury or illness resulting in Death, amputation or significant reduction in normal life expectancy.
Damage to property or environment in excess of $500,000.
Impact on environment both on and off site with a significantly high volume and/or concentration
release of contaminate over several days/weeks with contaminate remaining in the environment for
a duration of years or resulting in effects to the environment from which it may not recover.

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Risk Score
The Risk Score is determined by multiply the appropriate rating for Likelihood and Consequence
and obtaining a score.
Risk Assessment
The Risk Assessment is determined by the Risk Score as Low, Medium or High as per the
following.
Low – A score of 5 or less
Medium – A score of 14 or less but more than 5.
High – A score of 15 or higher.

LIKELIHOOD
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5
CONSEQUENCES

1 LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW

2 4 6 8 10
2
LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM

3 3 6 9 12 15
LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH
4 8 12 16 20
4 MEDIUM MEDIUM
LOW HIGH HIGH
5 10 15 20 25
5 MEDIUM
LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH

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9. Risk Control
Risk Control is a process of identifying appropriate controls to minimize the impact of any Hazard.

In the situation of High or Medium Risk Assessments, the Risk Controls implemented to provide
immediate control may include:

Instructions for the immediate end of the work, process, activity, etc

Isolation of the Hazard until more permanent measures can be implemented.

Risk Control Hierarchy ranks risk control measures in decreasing order of effectiveness. Risk
control measures should always aim as high in the list as practicable. Control of any given risk
generally involves a number of measures drawn from the various options (except if option 1 is
selected).

Risk Control Hierarchy:

(1) Elimination of Hazard: examples include the proper disposal of redundant items of
equipment that contain substances such as asbestos or PCBs; the removal of excess
quantities of chemical accumulated over time; replacement of broken equipment with new
equipment; retesting of equipment that has expired; etc. The elimination of Hazards is
100% effective
(2) Substitution of Hazard: examples include the replacement of solvent-based cleaning
products with water-based ones, of asbestos insulation or fire-proofing with synthetic fibres
or rockwool. The effectiveness of substitution is wholly dependent on the choice of
replacement.
(3) Engineering controls: examples include the installation of machine guards on Hazardous
equipment, sound proofing on noisy equipment, the provision of local exhaust ventilation
over a process or area releasing noxious fumes, fitting a muffler on a noisy exhaust pipe,
etc.
(4) Administrative controls: include training and education; Work Permit System; job rotation to
share the load created by demanding tasks; planning and scheduling certain jobs outside
normal working hours to reduce general exposure; instructions and warnings, etc. They
typically require significant resources to be maintained over long periods of time for
continuing levels of effectiveness.
(5) Personal protective equipment: includes safety glasses and goggles, earmuffs and
earplugs, hard hats, toe-capped footwear, gloves, respiratory protection, aprons, etc and
should be supported with other controls such as Administrative Controls.

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10. Hazard Reporting

The Incident Database and when not accessible the offline Excel Incident form is in place to
encourage and facilitate the identification, reporting, risk assessment and control of Hazards. It is
critical to ensure that as much information as possible is recorded and that the reporting of
Hazards is done so in a prompt manner.

This Handbook and the Incident Internal Procedure are to be referred to for guidance on the
process.

The process of identifying, reporting and managing Hazards is a key step in ensuring continual
improvement in overall performance.

All Hazards must be reported so that a formal assessment can undertaken and as such prevent
future reoccurrence through the introduction of suitable Risk Controls.

All sites of Vestas maintain a Hazard Report Register and this is to be readily accessible for all
persons at each site. The Folder is to be a Yellow two ring folder with the spine of the folder
clearly labelled Hazard Report Register the front page inside the folder is to be a Site Hazard
Report Register form, behind which are filed copies of Hazard Reports which are filed in
chronological order (i.e. the most recent being on top).

Each site using a yellow folder ensures that when persons are working at a site that may not be
their normal place of employment, they are able to easily identify the folder.

Hazards can occur at anytime and as such it is important that consideration is always given to the
potential Hazards associated with work or activities undertaken.

Hazards can be identified through a variety of different ways including:

Workplace Inspections,

HSE Audits,

Job Safety Environment Analysis (JSEA),

General observations,

Changes to work processes or working environment,

Introduction of or modification to products, materials or work processes,

Undertaking of work or activities not before undertaken.

Due to the day-to-day changes in our workplaces, different people moving around, moving
equipment and materials, unexpected Hazards can occur.

When a Hazard is identified, it is vital that immediate action is taken by the person identifying the
Hazard to remove or minimise any risk associated with the Hazard and when doing so ensure the
safety of themselves and others is not jeopardized.

The Safety of all persons, property and the environment is to always be given highest priority and
as such it is important to take appropriate steps to ensure no person, property or the environment
is put at risk. Where a Hazard is deemed to pose a high risk, it may appropriate to cease work
until the situation is adequately controlled.

Once action has been taken to remove or minimize any risk with a Hazard, a Hazardous
Observation is to be completed in the Incident Database or where access is not possible the offline
Excel version is to be completed.

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It is important to ensure the completion of a Hazard Report is undertaken and that as much
information as possible is included before registering in the Global Incident Database and the Site
Hazard Report Register.

The Hazard Management Handbook is to be referred to for assistance in completing the Hazard
Report.

Where a reported Hazard has an assessed risk of LOW, work can continue however the Hazard
Report must still be completed and submitted.

Where a reported Hazard has an assessed risk of Medium or HIGH, work must not proceed until
such time as appropriate Risk Controls are identified and implemented following review by the Site
HSE Supervisor.

When the report has been completed, the Hazard Report is forwarded to the appropriate Site HSE
Supervisor, QSE Department and a copy filed in the Site Hazard Report Register.

Upon receipt of a Hazard Report, the Site HSE Supervisor reviews the report in consultation with
the QSE Department. This review should occur as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate
Hazard Controls can be implemented.

Suggested Hazard Controls are considered and where necessary discussed with persons at the
site reporting the Hazard, additionally it may be appropriate to consult with appropriate authorities
or other person to determine appropriate steps to be taken to control the risk.

Specific Corrective and Preventative Actions are identified and agreed to, and then listed in the
Corrective and Preventative Actions field.

Where the risk associated with a Hazard is assessed as High, or proposed Corrective and
Preventative Actions are likely to involve a cost of $5,000 or more, Site HSE Officer Review and
Approval is required.

The QSE Department will verify the Actions complete through objective evidence. Once this has
occurred the QSE Department will close the report in the database. A copy of the Hazard Report
is then emailed to the appropriate Site HSE Coordinator and Site HSE Supervisor.

The Site HSE Coordinator then reviews the Hazard Report and Corrective Actions indicated
communicates this to the person who reported the Hazard and any other persons at the site that
may be exposed to the Hazard.

Details of communication with the person who reported the Hazard and any other persons is
recorded in the Site Hazard Report Register and the Hazard Report filed in the Site Hazard Report
Register by attaching it to the original filed Hazard Report.

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11. Job Safety and Environment Analysis

Job Safety and Environment Analysis (JSEA) is a documented process used to identify, record,
assess and control potential hazards associated with a specific task or activity.

JSEA’s are one method of identifying Hazards and are used for tasks or non standard activities
that have Hazards associated with the undertaking of them and for which documented instruction
or adequate controls are not in place.

The safety of all persons, property and the environment is to always be given highest priority and
as such it is important to take appropriate steps to ensure no person, property or the environment
is put at risk. Where a task or activity is to be undertaken and it is believed that it involves
uncontrolled Hazards a JSEA is to be completed.

The use of JSEA’s ensures that potential Hazards are identified and appropriate controls
implemented to remove or minimise any risk associated with them.

Job Safety and Environment Analysis (JSEA) is a documented process used to identify, record,
assess and control potential hazards associated with a specific task or activity.

All sites of Vestas maintain a JSEA Register and this is to be readily accessible for all persons at
each site. The Folder is to be a Yellow two ring folder with the spine of the folder clearly labelled
JSEA Register the first section inside the folder is to be a Site JSEA Register form, the second
section contains JSEA Acknowledgement Forms, and the third section contains completed JSEA’s
for that Site which are filed in chronological order (i.e. the most recent being on top).

Each site using a yellow folder ensures that when persons are working at a site that may not be
their normal place of employment, they are able to easily identify the folder.

Located on the Vestas Intranet within the QSE page of the Pacific Intranet Page is the Pacific
JSEA Register. An electronic Register it lists all JSEA’s undertaken with links to each JSEA.

All employees are responsible for ensuring they identify existing and potential Hazards and for
requesting the undertaking of a JSEA where they believe Hazards are associated with any task or
activity they are required to undertake.

Any request for a JSEA to be undertaken is to be communicated to the appropriate HSE Site
Coordinator.

Where a request is made for a JSEA to be undertaken, the Site JSEA Register is to be referred to
identify if an existing JSEA exists.

If an appropriate JSEA has been undertaken and exists for the site this is to be read and
understood by all persons undertaking the task or activity and the JSEA Acknowledgement Form
sign to indicate this.

Completed JSEA’s have a currency of 12 months from their date of approval. Where a JSEA is
older than 12 months, a new JSEA is to be undertaken.

Completion and signing of the JSEA has a currency for the calendar month in which is it is signed,
after this a signature is required on the JSEA Acknowledgement form. If a task or activity is to be

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undertaken and a JSEA exists for that task or activity and the JSEA Acknowledgement form has
been completed and signed previously in that calendar month it is not necessary to again complete
the JSEA Acknowledgement form, however it is recommended that the JSEA be referred to for
reference.

Where an appropriate JSEA does not exist for the site a JSEA is to be completed. The Pacific
JSEA Register located on the Pacific Intranet Page is be referred to identify if a JSEA for the type
of task or activity that is to be undertaken has been conducted at another site and if such a JSEA is
identified, this can be used for guidance when completing a JSEA for the Site for which such a
JSEA has not been completed.

The undertaking of a JSEA involves the completion of four sections.

Sections 1, 2, and 3 are completed by a JSEA Team Leader and JSEA Team.

Section 4 is completed by the Site HSE Coordinator, Site HSE Supervisor, or Site HSE Officer
depending on the Risk Assessment following identification of appropriate Risk Controls.

The JSEA Team Leader will typically be the Site HSE Coordinator for the site, and the JSEA Team
all of or some of the persons that will be undertaking the work. This ensures appropriate input and
consultation from persons undertaking the work.

The JSEA Form is a standard document, and in addition to this Internal Procedure the Hazard
Management Handbook can be referred to for assistance in completing the JSEA Form.

The JSEA Form contains a number of fields that are to be completed as follows:

SECTION 1.
Site Name
This is the name of the Site, i.e. Wind Farm Name, Melbourne Head Office, Melbourne Warehouse
etc.

Date
This is the date the JSEA is undertaken.

JSEA Title
This is a brief description of the task or activity that the JSEA is being undertaken for and in the
situation of work being undertaken on a particular type of WTG or equipment the type of WTG or
equipment should be indicated i.e. Replace Yaw Brakes in V82 WTG.

Site JSEA Number

The JSEA is registered in the Site JSEA Register and given a Site JSEA Register Number. This
number consists of the Site abbreviation followed by a four digit number followed by the month and
year, i.e. a report for the Melbourne Head Office would be MELB 0001/FEB/2006 and this is
recorded on the front page and also at the bottom of each other page in the section titled Site
JSEA Register Number.

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The following are a list of abbreviations used for each site.

Site Name Abbreviation Site Name Abbreviation

AUSTRALIA JAPAN
Melbourne Head Office MELB Nou Town #2 NOU2
Australia Warehouse AUWH Nikaho NIKA
Yambuk WF YAMB Sarakitomanai SARA
Lake Bonney WF LAB1 Kashiwazaki KASH
Lake Bonney 2 WF LAB2 Omaezaki OMAE
Canunda WF CANU Iioka IIOK
Starfish WF STAR Shiunji SHIU
Wattle Point WF WATT Minamitowada MINA
Cathedral Rocks WF CATH Konagai #3 KON3
Alinta WF ALIN Tokyo Bay TYOB
Emu Downs WF EMUD Taki Town TAKI
Studland Bay WF STUD Nakatane NAKA
Woolnorth WF WOOL Yokohama (Mameta) YKTO
Challicum WF CHAL Shitsukari SHTK
Toora TOOR Setana 1 SET1
Ten Mile Laggon TMLA Sakata SAKA
King Island KING Kuzumaki KUZU
Thursday Island THUR Bohnotsu BONO
Kooragong Island KOOR Hokigamine HOKI
Crookwell CROO Tahara #1 THR1
Blayney BLAY Omaezaki #2 OMA2
Hampton HAMP Nishime NISH
Tahara #2 THR2
NEW ZEALAND Nishihara NSHR
Tararua WF TARU Nagoya Port NAGP
Te Apiti WF TEAP Ohsuka OHSU
Wellington NZ Office WELL Ikata Town IKAT
White Hills WF WHIT Kashima Oil KASO
Brooklyn BROO Ishikari ISHK
New Zealand Warehouse NZWH Miyako MIYA
Setana 2 SET2
TAIWAN Atsumi ATSU
Changkong CHAN Yokohama City YKCI
TPC Nuclear 1 TPCN Oguni OGUN
FHI Mai Liao FHIM Hibiki HIBI
TPC Mai Liao MAIL Hirado II HIR2
CLC (TLPM) CLCT Oshima OSHI
Hazaki HAZA

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JAPAN Shin Izumo SIZU

Wakkanai Park WAPA Yuya YUYA
Tosayamada TOSA Shimamaki SHIM
Nou Town #1 NOU1 Akita Minami Bypass AKMB
Konagai KONA Katsura KATS
Tomamae TOMA Rokkasho ROKK
Wakkani Water Dep. WAWA Iwaya IWAY
Katayama Foods KATF Nippon Foods NIPF

Total Number of Pages

This is entered upon completion of the JSEA.

Pacific JSEA Number

This is entered by the QSE Department and also at the bottom of each other page in the section
titled Pacific JSEA Number. It is a four digit number followed by the month and year, i.e.
0001/FEB/2006.

JSEA Description
This is a brief description of the task or activity to be undertaken, i.e. Remove existing Yaw Brakes
and replace and fit new Yaw Brakes which weigh approximately 37kgs each. This work will be
undertaken in the WTG.

Persons who will be undertaking or interacting with the activities, products or services
List the persons who will be involved, i.e. Site Service Technicians, Crane Operator etc.

JSEA Team Leader

This is the person leading the undertaking of JSEA and completion of the form, typically the Site
HSE Coordinator. The persons full name, and Job Title are recorded i.e. Joe Bloggs, Site Service
Supervisor.

JSEA Team
These are persons that participate in the undertaking of JSEA. Where more than 4 persons are
involved in this process, it is only necessary to record details of 4 persons. The persons full name
and Job Title are recorded i.e. Max Power, Service Technician.

SECTION 2
Substances
List any substances, liquids, greases etc that are to be used in undertaking the work and then by
referring to the Site Hazardous Substances Register indicate if they are Hazardous or not.

Tools / Equipment / Mobile Plant to be used

List any tools, equipment or mobile plant that will be used to undertake the work. With tools, it is
not necessary to list every tool but it is important to list tools under headings such as Power Tools,
or Hand Tools. Equipment list items such as Safety Harness, Lifting Slings and Bags. Mobile
Plant list items such as Forklift, Crane, etc.

SECTION 3
The completion of Section 3, involves the entering information within different columns.

This process involves identifying the major steps involved in undertaking the task or activity, listing
potential Hazards, undertaking a Risk Assessment of these Hazards, and then identifying

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appropriate Risk Controls for such Hazards and undertaking a further Risk Assessment of these
Hazards with appropriate Risk Controls in place.

When completing this section, the first step is to list each of the Job Aspects and potential
Hazards, this is done as follows:

Step No
Each Step that is listed is given a number starting with 1, then 2 and so forth.

Job Aspects
Briefly list the specific task in the sequence they are undertaken, i.e. Prepare tools and equipment
may be one, a second one may be Climb WTG, etc.

Potential Hazards
Briefly list the Hazards associated with each Job Aspect that has been listed, i.e. for Prepare tools
and equipment a Potential Hazard would be Manual Handling, Climb WTG may be Person Falling,
etc.

Once all Job Aspects and Potential Hazards have been listed, a Risk Assessment can be
undertaken for the listed Potential Hazards. This is undertaken using the Hazard Management
Handbook and involves determining and then entering the Likelihood as a score under the column
L, and the Consequence as a score under column C, and then the appropriate Risk Assessment
in the Risk Column – L for Low, M for Medium or H for High.

The next involves identifying and listing appropriate Risk Controls and then undertaking a further
Risk Assessment with such controls in place.

When considering appropriate Risk Controls, it is important to consider all potential Risk Controls
and following consultation and discussion by the JSEA Team the most appropriate Risk Control
recorded. During this process the JSEA Team Leader may wish to consult with their Site HSE
Supervisor or QSE Department for input.

The final step in completing Section 3 is to record the Total Number of Job Aspects listed, and then
Highest Risk Assessment for any listed Potential Hazard following the introduction of Risk
Controls.

Once Section 1, 2 and 3 have been completed, the JSEA is then forwarded for review and
approval and who undertakes the review and approval is dependant upon the Highest Risk
Assessment With Controls that is recorded in Section 3.

Where the Risk Assessment with Controls is Low, the JSEA is to be reviewed and approved by the
Site HSE Coordinator, where it is Medium the JSEA is to be reviewed and approved by the Site
HSE Supervisor, or in the situation were it is High it is to be reviewed and approved by the Site
HSE Officer.

Upon receipt of a JSEA, the Site HSE Coordinator, Site HSE Supervisor or Site HSE Officer should
first review the Highest Risk Assessment With Controls to ensure they are the appropriate person
to review and approve the JSEA.

When undertaking a review for approval, careful review should be made of the information
recorded and Risk Controls that have been suggested. Further consultation with the JSEA Team
Leader and JSEA Team is recommended to clarify the task or activity to be performed and Risk

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Controls listed. In addition, the QSE Department can be consulted for further input as part of the
review process.

Any comments, or additional requirements are then indicated in the section titled Additional
Requirements by Approving Person before being the approving Person approves the JSEA by
entering their name, Job Title, and then signing and dating the form.

Where an Approving Person believes that a number of alternative Risk Controls should be
considered, they are to be discussed with the JSEA Team Leader and JSEA Team and where
agreed the JSEA amended before resubmission for review and approval.

Once a JSEA had been reviewed and approved it is forwarded to the QSE Department who will
then register it in the Pacific JSEA Register and assigning it an appropriate number. No work is to
be undertaken on site until the JSEA has been registered by the QSE Department.

The QSE Department then review the JSEA and register it in the Pacific JSEA Register and in
doing so allocate it a register number. This is a four digit number followed by the month and year,
i.e. 0001/FEB/2006 and the JSEA is then listed on the Pacific JSEA Register located on the Pacific
Intranet Page and a copy of the JSEA forwarded to the appropriate Site HSE Coordinator.

The Site HSE Coordinator then reviews the JSEA and records the Pacific Register Number in the
Site JSEA Register and its date of approval before filing the JSEA in the Site JSEA Register.

The JSEA is then to be read by all persons who will be undertaking the task or activity and they are
to ensure they understand the requirements of the JSEA.

Completed JSEA’s have a currency of 12 months from their date of approval. Where a JSEA is
older than 12 months, a new JSEA is to be undertaken.

The JSEA is to be signed by each person undertaking the task or activity covered by the JSEA.
This signature has a currency for the calendar month it was signed. The JSEA Acknowledgement
Form is then completed and signed for subsequent months.

Completion and signing of the JSEA Acknowledgement form has a currency for the calendar
month in which is it is signed. If a task or activity is to be undertaken and a JSEA exists for that
task or activity and the JSEA Acknowledgement form has been completed and signed previously in
that calendar month it is not necessary to again complete the JSEA Acknowledgement form,
however it is recommended that the JSEA be referred to for reference.

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12. HSE Alerts

A HSE Alert is a document used to provide advice and direction to employees on specific matters
related to HSE.

The requirement for HSE Alerts can occur from a variety of sources including:

Workplace Inspections;

HSE Audits;

Hazard Reports;

Incident Reports;

Advice from Vestas Business Units or functions;

Changes in Legislation, Regulations, Standards etc.

In addition HSE Alerts can be suggested by any Employee and any such requests are to be
directed to the QSE Department.

The QSE Department are responsible for the development and distribution of HSE Alerts.

Along with an Internal Procedure on Hazard Alerts a Hazard Alert form is used.

The QSE Department prepare HSE Alerts using the HSE Alert Form to ensure a consistent format
and presentation of HSE Alerts.

The HSE Alert Form is used to ensure a consistent format and presentation of HSE Alerts. The
QSE Department register the HSE Alert in the Pacific HSE Alert Register located on the Vestas
Intranet within the QSE page of the Pacific Intranet page and allocates a HSE Alert Number. This
HSE Alert Number is a sequential number for the year, i.e. the first in 2006 would be 0001/2006,
then 0002/2006 and so forth.

Whilst the QSE Department are responsible for the development of HSE Alerts, consultation with
and input from other parties will be obtained when deemed appropriate.

The QSE Department will review proposed HSE Alerts with any appropriate Managers where the
proposed HSE Alert may impact on work practices etc for Employees in a Managers area of
responsibility.

The QSE Department emails HSE Alerts to employees, customers where appropriate, and lists the
HSE Alert on the Intranet on the HSE Alerts Register located in the QSE page of the Pacific
Intranet Page.

All Employees and customers who receive a HSE Alert by email are responsible for ensuring they
review the email and HSE Alert and where applicable to them ensure they understand its content
and intent.

Any questions in relation to its content or intent are to be directed to their appropriate Site HSE
Coordinator or QSE Department.

Site HSE Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that any specific action required by them as
indicated on the HSE Alert is taken.

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13. HSE Corrective Actions

A HSE Corrective Action is a specific task or tasks for action to enhance HSE related activities.

The requirement for a HSE Corrective Action can occur from a variety of sources including:

Workplace Inspections;

HSE Audits;

Hazard Reports;

Incident Reports;

Advice from Vestas Business Units or functions;

Changes in Legislation, Regulations, Standards etc.

HSE Corrective Actions can also be suggested by any Employee and any such requests are to be
directed to the QSE Department.

The QSE Department will consult with appropriate internal Employee’s or external sources and
determine whether a HSE Corrective Action is required and if so what specific action is to be
undertaken.

The QSE Department are responsible for the development and distribution of HSE Corrective
Actions and management of the HSE Corrective Action Register which is located in the QSE page
of the Pacific Intranet Page.

The QSE Department prepare HSE Corrective Actions using a HSE Corrective Action Form which
is supported by an Internal Procedure.

The HSE Corrective Action Form is used to ensure a consistent format and presentation of HSE
Corrective Actions.

The QSE Department register the HSE Corrective Action in the Pacific HSE Alert Register located
on the Vestas Intranet within the QSE page of the Pacific Intranet page and allocates a HSE
Corrective Action Number. This HSE Corrective Action Number is a sequential number for the
year, i.e. the first in 2006 would be 0001/2006, then 0002/2006 and so forth.

Whilst the QSE Department are responsible for the development and distribution of HSE
Corrective Actions, consultation with and input from other parties will be obtained when deemed
appropriate.

The QSE Department will review proposed HSE Corrective Actions with any appropriate Managers
where the proposed HSE Corrective Action may impact on work practices etc for Employees in a
Managers area of responsibility.

The QSE Department then emails the HSE Corrective Action to the designated person for action
and then lists the HSE Corrective Action on the HSE Corrective Action Register on the Intranet.

The person nominated for completion of the HSE Corrective Action is to take appropriate steps to
ensure it is completed as required, utilising the assistance of internal or external persons as
deemed necessary and appropriate.

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Any queries or questions are to be directed to the QSE Department, as is any possibility of the
HSE Corrective Action not being completed by nominated date.

When action is completed, the person nominated for completion enters a description of action
taken on the HSE Corrective Action form that was emailed to them and then forwards the form to
the QSE Department.

Upon receiving a HSE Corrective Action form with details indicating action has been taken and
completed, the QSE Department will review the action taken.

This review may involve undertaking an assessment of actions, discussions with person
designated as responsible for completion, other persons at the work site or immediate work area
etc.

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14. Incident Management and Reporting

An Incident is any unplanned event taking place on company grounds or at off-site company-
endorsed activities that causes an injury or illness and/or damage to equipment, buildings, plant or
the natural environment.

Incidents range from near misses, minor cuts or strains, to First Aid Incidents, Lost Time Injuries or
Major Damage.

If you are aware of an Incident at work, you should:

• Take action to call for First Aid assistance if required and if possible remove any risk of further
injury illness or damage, ensuring your own safety and the safety of others is not jeopardized;

• Report the Incident to your Supervisor/ Manager or Site HSE Coordinator immediately.

Your Supervisor/Manager or Site HSE Coordinator will then assist you:

• Ensure appropriate action has been taken to remove or control the cause of the Incident,
including the implementation of any Emergency Response Plan procedure.
If you are unable to contact your Supervisor/Manager or Site HSE Coordinator, you should advise
another suitable person or take appropriate action yourself to control the situation.

The Emergency Response Plan provides advice in how to manage many Incidents, and referring
to it is vital to ensure that appropriate actions are taken which may include the notification of
relevant local or government authorities, internal management or customers.

All Incidents must be reported so that a formal investigation can be undertaken. The purpose of
investigating Incidents is to prevent similar Incidents recurring in the future.

All Incidents are reported using the online Incident Report which is located in the QSE page of the
Pacific Intranet Page.

When completing an Incident Report, it is important to include as much information as possible,

and in addition where appropriate photographs etc of any damage to property etc.

The QSE Department can be contacted for assistance in completing the Incident Report.

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15. Emergency Response Plan

An emergency is an event, actual or imminent, which endangers or threatens to endanger health
and safety, property or the environment.

Emergencies by nature have no defined pattern or location. Generally their onset is sudden and
unforeseen and possible examples include natural events such as earthquake, flood and electrical
storms, fires, explosions, road accidents, plague or epidemic, acts of war, hi-jacks, siege or riot,
and disruption to essential services.

Emergency Response Plans are designed to provide guidance on how to manage specific
emergencies that may occur and in addition provide key information on the location of equipment
such as first aid kits, spill kits, and contact numbers for employees, customers, land owners, and
emergency services.

Emergency management is a process of “preparing for the unexpected” and the Emergency
Response Plan is supported through training and undertaking of drills or exercises with local
Emergency Services to ensure all parties are suitably skilled and ensure the ongoing review and
improvement of its content.

The events and actions contained within Emergency Response Plans are provided as a guide to
assist in the management and control of emergencies that may occur onsite and do not preclude
the implementation of other actions deemed necessary and appropriate to control any risk in the
event of an emergency.

Emergency Response Plans are to be easily accessible at each Wind Farm Site office and in each
Service Vehicle or on the Pacific QSE Intranet Page.

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16. Hazardous Substances.

A generic definition of a hazardous substance is "a substance which has the potential, through
being used at work, to harm the health or safety of persons in the workplace".

The definition takes into account the inherent properties of a substance and the effect it would
have on a person's health by being present or in use in the workplace.

"Use" in this definition means, in relation to a hazardous substance at a workplace, to produce,

handle, store, transport or dispose of the substance at the workplace.

Hazardous substances are mainly industrial chemicals that can pose a risk to health or safety. The
nature of this risk depends on the chemicals and the way they are used. If the users of a
substance know that the substances or product they are using contains chemicals, and the major
risks that arise when using it, appropriate action can be taken to control such risks associated with
its use and storage.

The easiest way to determine if a substance is hazardous is to look on the label for the words such
as "hazardous", "warning", "poison", "dangerous poison", "harmful", or "corrosive", or other advice
about specific health effects.

Hazardous Substances are either one or a combination of the following:

• harmful/toxic - causing transient or permanent damage to body functions
• corrosive - causing damage to living tissue
• irritant - causing local irritation to living tissue
• sensitising - causing an allergic reaction
• carcinogenic - causing cancer
• mutagenic - causing genetic damage
• a substance toxic to human reproduction.

Manufacturers must determine whether a substance is hazardous to health. If a substance is

hazardous then it must be appropriately labelled and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
prepared.

Suppliers must provide a copy of the MSDS to employers and ensure that all supplied containers
are appropriately labelled.

The label must clearly identify the hazardous substance, its risks and safety information.

The MSDS will provide information needed to allow the safe handling of hazardous substances
used at work. The MSDS for a substance describes its identity and relevant details about the
properties of the substance, its toxicity and reactivity, precautions for safe use - segregation from
incompatible materials, procedures for handling, transporting, spill control and first aid, suitable
storage and disposal arrangements, and any facilities or personal protective equipment (PPE) to
be used. Whilst referring to the label of the product is the easiest way to determine if a substance
is Hazardous, the MSDS is the main source of information about the substance.

Employees must always follow the instructions on labels or the MSDS.

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Where a hazardous substance is being decanted into different containers, the person decanting
the substance must ensure that the container that holds the hazardous substance is appropriately
labelled. In this situation the person decanting the substance takes on the manufacturer’s
responsibility and the minimum requirement is that the new container must be labelled with the
product name and relevant risk and safety phrases.
If a container is found without a proper label, for example the label is damaged, lost or unreadable,
the product name should be marked on the container. If the contents are not known then the
container should be labelled as unknown and stored in a safe place. The content of the container
should not be used until it is known what the contents are or they can be disposed of in an
acceptable manner.
All sites of Vestas are to maintain a Hazardous Substances Register and this is to be readily
accessible for all persons at each site. The folder is to be a Yellow two ring folder with the spine of
the folder clearly labelled Hazardous Substances Register the first section inside the folder is to be
a Hazardous Substances Register List form, which lists each Hazardous Substance for which
MSDS’s are held and these MSDS’s are to be filed in the Hazardous Substances Register for that
Site and filed in chronological order (i.e. the most recent being on top).

Each site using a yellow folder ensures that when persons are working at a site that may not be
their normal place of employment, they are able to easily identify the folder.

Where a site holds a hazardous substance, a copy of the appropriate MSDS for the substance is to
be obtained and held at the site in a Hazardous Substance Register.

MSDS’s can be obtained from the Chemical Control / MSDS Management Console which is
located on the QSE page of the Pacific Intranet Page.

Where an appropriate MSDS cannot be located, the QSE Department are to be contacted and will
assist obtain the appropriate documentation and or confirm if the substance is a hazardous
substance.

All employees must ensure that they consider any chemical or substances as hazardous unless it
is confirmed otherwise and when using any hazardous substance that they ensure they adhere to
the advice contained on the MSDS for the substance.

If any employee has any questions, they must ensure that they direct such questions to their
appropriate Site HSE Coordinator or QSE Department.

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17. Dangerous Goods.

Dangerous Goods are substances or articles that are potentially dangerous to people, property or
the environment. They are determined by their immediate hazards rather than any potential health
effects for people that work with these substances.

Dangerous Goods may be:

Corrosive;

Flammable (can ignite);

Explosive;

Spontaneously combustible (can burst into flames with being lit);

Toxic (poisonous);

Oxidizing (help a fire to burn more fiercely); or

Water reactive (produce gases if mixed with water).

Dangerous Goods include items such as:

Petrol-based products;

Pool chlorine;

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG);

Ammonium nitrate fertilizer; and articles that contain dangerous substances (for example,
batteries).

Dangerous Goods are grouped into different classes according to the most significant risk
presented by the goods. These classes are comprised of:

Nine core classes (numbered 1 to 9 – see Table 1 below), some having sub-classes;

Goods too dangerous to be transported; and

Combustible liquids.

The National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods
provides guidance on Dangerous Goods and the control and management of them.

Where a Dangerous Good is to be received at or stored at any Vestas Site, the QSE Department is
to be contacted prior to receiving any such dangerous good.

The QSE department will then confirm specific requirements in managing the Dangerous Good,
and this be determined by the class and the quantity of the Dangerous Good.

The following table provides an explanation of the different classes of Dangerous Goods.

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18. Height Safety and Equipment.

Only appropriately trained and authorized persons are permitted to work at heights. Evidence of
Safe working at heights, vertical rescue, fire prevention and fire fighting and advanced first aid
training from a registered training organization or equivalent must be produced before access to
the turbine is granted form the Site HSE Coordinator. In the event of no first aid or vertical rescue
training work is permitted only when accompanied by two individuals who have been certified to
work at heights.

Height Safety Equipment includes a Harness, LADSAFE Sleeve, 2m Rope Lanyard and 2.4m
Rope with Large Scaffold Hook.

Height Safety Equipment is to be visually inspected by the operator before and after each use.

A formal documented inspection of Height Safety Equipment is to be undertaken monthly on the

first working day of the month and this is to be undertaken by a competent person. A competent
person is a person that has undertaken and successfully completed appropriate nationally
recognized training to work at heights and the inspection is recorded using a Height Safety
Inspection form.

All sites of Vestas were the use of Height Safety Equipment occurs maintain a Height Safety
Register folder and this is to be readily accessible for all persons at the site. The Folder is a
Yellow two ring folder with the spine of the folder clearly labelled Height Safety Equipment the front
page inside the folder is to be a Site Height Safety Equipment List Register which lists details of
the specific equipment and behind this are dividers for each month of year where completed Height
Safety Inspection forms are filed.

When a piece of Height Safety Equipment is introduced to a site, it is to be registered in the Site
Height Safety Equipment List Register, inspected before use and then subsequently inspected
monthly. When undertaking any initial inspection of Height Safety equipment that is being
introduced, it should be clearly indicated in the comments section of the Height Safety Inspection
form when the equipment was received and that the inspection is an “Introduction Inspection”.

Where a piece of Height Safety Equipment is identified as unserviceable and as such unsafe, it is
to be taken out of service immediately and the Site HSE Coordinator advised who will ensure a
Height Safety Inspection form is completed to indicate the reason it has been taken out of service,
plus include additional information in the comments section indicating what action has been taken
to remove the equipment from service and then the Site Height Safety Equipment List Register
updated to indicate the equipment has been removed from service.

The return of any unserviceable equipment and supply of replacement equipment is to then be
coordinated by the Site HSE Coordinator.

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19. Service Vehicles.

Service Vehicles are vehicles owned or leased by Vestas for the purpose of transporting people,
tools and equipment in the servicing of Wind Turbine Generators and are used on both private and
public roads.

Service Vehicles are to be visually inspected by the operator before and after each use.

A formal documented inspection of Service Vehicles is undertaken monthly on the first working day
of the month.

All sites of Vestas were Service Vehicles are used are to maintain a Service Vehicle Register
folder and this is to be readily accessible for all persons at the site. The folder is a Yellow two-ring
folder with the spine of the folder clearly labelled Service Vehicle Folder the front page inside the
folder is to be a Service Vehicle Annual Inspection Register which lists details of each Vehicle and
inspections undertaken, behind this are dividers for each month of year where completed Service
Vehicle Inspection forms are filed.

If during any visual inspection before or after use, or during monthly inspection a defect is
identified, this is to be recorded on a Service Vehicle Inspection form and specific details indicated
in the comments section. Where the defect poses a risk, it is to be reported via a Hazard Report to
ensure appropriate actions are taken to control any risk and appropriate Corrective Action is taken.

Service Vehicles are to only be driven by persons holding a current an appropriate drivers licence.

All employees are advised that they are responsible for ensuring they are not under the influence
of any alcohol or drug, and are responsible for any fines or penalties that they may incur whilst
driving a Service Vehicle.

The Site HSE Coordinator at the each site where Service Vehicles are used are responsible for
ensuring that the vehicles are serviced in accordance with manufacturers recommended service
and maintenance.

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20. Safety Signs

Danger, caution and safety signs are placed throughout workplaces to warn of particular Hazards
and location of key facilities and equipment.

All Employees must obey and be guided by safety signs.

Signs are placed for Employee protection and must not be misused or defaced in any way.

There are numerous safety signs in your workplace, which provide guidance and direction,
including:

• Wearing of specific types of protective equipment;

• Awareness of dangerous types of work;

• Awareness of Hazards in the workplace;

• Rules and responsibilities to follow (i.e. no smoking);

• Location of First Aid facilities;

• Fire Extinguishers;

• Emergency exits.

These signs can be identified as:

• Prohibition Signs, a Red Circle with diagonal line through it,

• Caution Signs, a Yellow Triangle sign with picture inside,

• Mandatory Signs, Blue Circle with a picture inside,

• Emergency Sign, Green Square with picture inside.

If you do not understand the meaning of a sign, ask your Supervisor or Manager to explain it to
you.

Remember to always obey and be guided by safety signs.

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21. Fire Prevention and Safety

The potential for a fire to break out in any workplace should never be underestimated.

To help reduce the chance of a fire occurring, you should always be on the lookout for possible fire
Hazards such as:

• Electrical wiring defects;

• Flammable vapours and dust;

• Accumulated rubbish or flammable liquid spills;

• Hot work activities.

If you find yourself in an area that is filling with smoke, immediately leave the area and proceed to
your site’s assembly area. Smoke rises, so you should always keep low to minimise exposure.

As a general rule if fire breaks out, firstly attend to anyone who is in immediate danger - but only if
safe to do so. If possible, close off the affected area to limit the spread of fire.

You should only attempt to extinguish a fire if it is safe to do so, and you should only use hand held
fire extinguishers if you have been trained in the safe identification and use of them.

Raise the alarm by contacting the Site HSE Coordinator. If the Site HSE Coordinator cannot be
reached, contact the site office or another employee on site. If contact with another person on site
is not possible, contact the local Emergency Services directly.

Proceed to your site’s assembly area, and wait at this location until further direction is given.

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22. First Aid

First Aid is the initial care of an ill or injured person and is only to be provided by a qualified First
Aid Attendant.

First Aid is not about treatment or cures, it is about prevention.

The objective of First Aid is to prevent things getting worse and to ensure that, if necessary,
appropriate medical aid is obtained as quickly as possible.

Medical aid is treatment by a Doctor, Nurse or Ambulance Officer.

If any person is injured, call a First Aid Attendant immediately, unless you are a qualified First Aid
Attendant yourself.

Each site of vestas will have trained and qualified First Aid Attendants. The number of First Aid
Attendants will be determined by the number of employees at the site, work locations etc.

All Service Technicians will be trained and hold current first aid qualifications and as such will be
capable of acting in the capacity of a First Aid Attendant.

All employees must make themselves familiar with the location of first aid facilities and kits, and
with who the First Aid Attendants for their site are. When selecting First Aid Kits, careful
consideration is to be given to the type of work being performed and the potential injuries or illness
that may occur.

Most importantly of all, you should try to prevent such incidents from happening in the first place.

Remember, first aid incidents are preventable.

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23. Manual Handling

Manual handling means the pushing or pulling of equipment and materials, carrying of tools and
lifting of heavy articles.

Your back needs to be treated with care. It only has to be injured on one occasion and you could
be afflicted with back problems for the rest of your life.

Wherever possible save your back by using mechanical equipment.

Always avoid pulling a load. Pushing puts less strain on your back and it also lets you put more
force behind your body.

Be especially cautious of reaching down and behind. This movement places a severe strain on
your body. Try and use any available support.

The key to proper lifting is to keep the curves of your back in their natural position.

Whenever you are lifting something, always adopt the following essential steps:

• Firstly, stop and think. Plan the lift by checking the weight of the load. Are there any suitable
mechanical aids which could be used? Have you checked the place where you are going to
ensure that there are no obstructions?

• Stand close to the load with feet apart so that you have a balanced stable base for lifting;

• Do not bend your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back as straight as possible;

• Get a firm grip and move the load close to your body;

• Don’t jerk the load, lift it smoothly;

• Always keep your arms and the load close to your body and when turning use your feet rather
than twisting your the body;

• When carrying out a team lift make sure that one person gives clear instructions during the lift.

If you believe a manual handling activity poses a risk, you should undertake a Job Safety
Environment Analysis before proceeding.

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24. Powered Hand Tools

Powered Hand Tools are all electrical equipment with a cord and an electrical plug. Examples
are drills, sanders, grinders, saws etc.

Always check tools, equipment and machinery before use. If any faults or problems are identified
then immediately get these attended to.

Always choose the right tool or piece of equipment for the job. Don’t improvise or try to push a
piece of equipment beyond its safe operating level, and don’t attempt to use equipment unless you
have been fully trained in its correct use.

Prior to the use of any electrical equipment, a visual inspection of the equipment is required.

Check the cord is in good condition (not broken or wire exposed) as well as the tool itself.

Don’t attempt to operate faulty equipment or repair it yourself.

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25. Electricity
Because our bodies are made up mainly of water they make excellent conductors. Electricity
adopts a path of least resistance and you could easily provide that path if you don’t take care.

Always adopt safe work practices when working with electricity and be alert to potential
electrical Hazards such as:

• Cracked or faulty insulation;

• Equipment that is overheating;

• Damp or humid conditions.

If you have wet hands, clothing or equipment then dry them before use. Remove metal wrist
watches, jewellery and belts with large metal buckles. Make sure you wear oil resistant, non-
conductive footwear.

Before starting work, check to see that your tools are in good condition and clean. Check
insulation thoroughly. Make sure your tools and equipment have insulated grips.

Remember to keep power cords well away from heat sources, wet areas, sharp objects and other
places where they could get damaged.

When using electrical equipment at heights or if you are near power cables use non-conductive
wooden or fibreglass ladders. Remember to keep as far away from power lines and electric cables
as possible especially in damp conditions.

If you are required to undertake repairs or carry out maintenance work then make sure that circuits
and equipment have been locked out and tagged to prevent them being activated. Many accidents
are caused by personnel ignoring this basic safety measure.

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26. Waste Management

Waste Management is focused on reducing the amount of waste that our business operations
create and which as such have an adverse impact on the environment.

Reducing waste is a responsible way for Vestas and its Employees to benefit the environment as
well as increase profitability and productivity through improved efficiencies and reducing waste-
related costs.

We achieve this through our Waste Wise Hierarchy program and adopting Green Purchasing
practices which encourage the consideration and purchasing of Environmentally Preferred
Products.

The Waste Wise Hierarchy is a hierarchy of activities for the reduction and avoidance of waste
creation, involving the following activities:

Reduce;

Reuse; and

Recycle.

Reduce
Reduce means using less in the first place and as such avoiding any possibility of creating waste.

This may involve:

Purchasing products that contain minimal packaging,

Purchasing products that come in a concentrated form,

Purchasing products that contain Recycled Content,

Hiring equipment for a specific task or activity,

Purchasing products that are durable,

Proof reading documents electronically rather than printing,

Using double sided printers so you use both sides of paper,

Printing in a smaller font so you use less paper,

Using rechargeable batteries,

Sending documents by email rather than by post,

Storing documents and files electronically on hard drives or discs rather than in paper copy,

Checking and using what’s currently available and in stock rather than ordering additional.

Further benefits can be realized by using products that minimize or avoid impact on the
environment. This could involve using:

Biodegradable cleaning products and detergents;

Biodegradable cups or utensils;

Water based products rather than solvent or oil based products.

Reuse
Reuse means to use the same item more than once, preferably many times, rather than disposing
of it after one use. This saves energy and resources that would normally be used to make a new
product and means that the product does not go to land fill.

This may involve:

Using paper that has been printed on one side as scrap paper and using the unused side
for notes etc;

Having faulty equipment repaired rather than purchasing a new replacement,

Having Toner cartridges refilled and returned,

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Rather than throwing out computer equipment, phones and associated equipment that are
no longer required have them collected by an organisation that will reuse them for schools
or developing countries etc,

Purchasing refilled, repaired or renewed products.

Recycle
Recycle means the waste item is sent for processing to be repaired and reused, or converted into
a material that can be used in the manufacture of other new products.

General Recycling
This involves having appropriate bins and containers in place for recyclable items including:

Paper and cardboard;

Glass bottles and jars;

Aluminium cans and foil;

PET plastic soft drink bottles and fruit juice bottles;

Plastic milk, cream and juice bottles;

Steel cans.

Toner Cartridge Recycling

Toner cartridges for printers and photocopiers are recycled by returning them for refilling and
purchasing cartridges that have been refilled.

Computer Recycling
Computers and associated equipment that are no longer required or unserviceable are to be
provided to organizations that refurbish and repack computers into usable Internet ready
computers and then made available to low-income communities, individuals and community
organisations.

Mobile Phone Recycling

Mobile Phones contain toxic metals including arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead,
nickel, and zinc. Not only are some metals in mobile phones toxic, they do not degrade in the
environment, and have been known to adversely affect health.

Mobile Phones and associated equipment that are no longer required or unserviceable are to be
provided to organizations that refurbish and repack them and are then made available to low-
income communities, individuals and community organisations.

Oil, Chemicals / Substances, Metal, Wood and other materials

All oil, chemicals / substances, metal, wood etc are to be disposed using a recycling service and
appropriate services engaged and used as required.

Where it is believed that appropriate recycling services are not available or possible, the QSE
Department are to be consulted with to ensure that all potential options have been exhausted.

At Project and Service sites Vestas support client requirements, and where appropriate work with
clients to adopt practices that minimise any impact on the environment.

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27. Green Purchasing

Green Purchasing is a process of integrating environmental considerations into purchasing
decisions and includes the acquisition of recycled content products, environmentally preferable
products and services, energy and water-efficient products, renewable energy, and alternatives to
hazardous or toxic chemicals.

The objective of Green Purchasing is to source and purchase Environmentally Preferred Products
which have less impact on the environment and human health compared with competing products
or services that serve the same purpose.

The focus of Green Purchasing varies depending on the product being purchased, benefits of
Green Purchasing include:
• reduced energy and water consumption
• avoidance of pollution
• reduced waste

Environmental considerations can easily be integrated with other requirements, such as safety,
price and performance in selection of products for purchase.

Environmentally Preferred Products are those which have less Environmental Impact on the
environment and human health compared with competing products or services that serve the same
purpose. An Environmentally Preferable Product may, for example, reduce the risk to employees,
contractors and the environment because it may contain recycled content, or make more efficient
use of energy, water and materials – and efficiency normally leads to lower costs, particularly on a
Life Cycle Assessment.

Office Paper and Stationery Products

Office Paper, including paper used for photocopying, printing or in notebooks, pads etc as a
minimum should contain 50% recycled product. Where possible, all other stationery products that
contain recycled content or toxic free inks etc are to be purchased.

Energy Rating Label

The Energy Rating label enables consumers to compare the energy efficiency of domestic
appliances on a fair and equitable basis.

The Energy Rating Label was first introduced in 1986 in Australia. It is now mandatory in all states
and territories for refrigerators, freezer, clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers and air-
conditioners (single phase only) to carry the label when they are offered for sale.

The Energy Rating Label has two main features:

• The star rating gives a quick comparative assessment of the model's energy efficiency
• The comparative energy consumption (usually kilowatt hours/year) provides an estimate of
the annual energy consumption of the appliance based on the tested energy consumption
and information about the typical use of the appliance in the home. Airconditioners show
the power consumption of the appliance (kW or kWh/hour).

The Star Rating of an appliance is determined from the energy consumption and size of the
product. These values are measured under Australian Standards which define test procedures for
measuring energy consumption and minimum energy performance criteria. Appliances must meet
these criteria before they can be granted an Energy Rating Label.

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Further information can be obtained from www.energyrating.gov.au

Energy Star Rating

Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient electronic equipment. Energy Star
reduces the amount of energy consumed by a product by either automatically switching it into a
'sleep' mode when it's not being used and/or reducing the amount power used when in 'standby'
mode.

When purchasing electronic equipment, consideration should be given to whether it is an Energy

Star product.

Further information can be obtained from www.energystar.gov.au

Water Efficient Labelling Standard

The Water Efficient Labelling Standard (WELS) Scheme is a water rating label to assist consumers
to purchase more water-efficient household products. Whilst it is focused on household products,
it is a useful tool for assessing Clothes Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Flow Controllers, Toilet
Equipment, Showers, Tap Equipment, and Urinal Equipment that Vestas may purchase.

The Water Efficient Labelling Standard (WELS) Water Rating label has two main features:
• A star rating that gives a quick comparative assessment of the model's water efficiency
• A water consumption figure that provides an estimate of the water consumption of the
product based on its tested water consumption

Labels display from 1 to 6 stars, with more stars meaning the product is more water efficient. Some
products may also be labelled with a 'Zero Star Rated' label, which indicates that the product is
either not water efficient or does not meet basic performance requirements.

The star rating of a product is determined from the water consumption and with some products
also from other characteristics of the product, e.g. size, capacity. These values are measured
using test procedures and performance criteria defined under Australian Standards. Products must
be tested in accordance with the relevant Standard and must meet any minimum performance and
water efficiency requirements in the Standard before they can be granted a WELS Water Rating
label.

Further information can be obtained from www.waterrating.gov.au

Green Vehicle Rating

Motor Vehicles create air pollution and emit green house gases.

Air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, volatile organic
compounds, benzene and many others are emitted into the environment by motor vehicles. Air
pollutants can contribute to urban air quality problems, for example photochemical smog, as well
as adversely affect human health and the health of other living things.

Motor vehicles emit greenhouse gases. In vehicles, the principle greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide
but vehicles also produce nitrous oxide and methane, which contribute to climate change.

The Green Vehicle Guide (GVG) www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au provides information about the
environmental performance of new light vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass).

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Detailed information helps identify individual vehicle models, including the make, model and variant
name, engine and transmission, body style, seating and fuel type.

Information provided for each vehicle allows the comparison of emissions of different vehicles and
consequently their impact on the environment.

The information includes:

• Greenhouse Rating (based on CO2 emissions) - to help compare a vehicle's contribution to
the greenhouse effect and climate change.
• Air Pollution Rating (based primarily on emission standards) - to help compare a vehicle's
contribution to urban air pollution (and associated effects on the environment, human health
and amenity).
• An Overall 'Star' Rating - to help identify vehicles that emit a lower level of overall
emissions. The Greenhouse Rating and Air Pollution Rating are combined to determine this
Overall Rating.
• Fuel Consumption (in L/100km) - to help identify the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your
needs. (Note: The Green Vehicle Guide replaces the Fuel Consumption Guide that
previously provided this information.)

When buying a new car, the Green Vehicle Guide can be used to identify the vehicle with the
highest ratings which meets our needs.

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28. Greenhouse Gas Management

There are two main sources of greenhouse gases from Vestas’ Asia Pacific – Pacific Hub’s
operation and these are from purchasing electricity and the use of vehicles.

Vestas tracks kilometers traveled by all Service Vehicles and any private vehicles that are owned
or leased by Vestas. This is information is then used to offset generated greenhouse gases
through the purchasing of trees to be planted. This is undertaken through an organisation called
Greenfleet and further information can be obtained via www.greenfleet.com.au. Vestas’ objective
is to offset the greenhouse gases that were generated, plus make a positive additional contribution
of 10%.

Where Vestas is responsible for the selection and purchasing of electricity, electricity that is
generated 100% from wind will be sourced. Where this product is not available, alternative
renewable energy sources will be purchased and if this is not possible and electricity is purchased
that generates greenhouse gases, any such greenhouse gases will be offset via the Greenfleet
program.

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29. Think Safety

Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are uncertain about any aspect of your workplace or the tasks you are undertaking, consult
with your HSE Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager or QSE Department.

There can be many potential dangers at work, some obvious and some hard to detect.

Your knowledge of your workplace is vital, not only for your own safety but also that of others.

Always make safety your number one priority.

Remember to always think SAFETY FIRST.

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