Document Ref: MCSL-HSE-POL-001

Classification: Public Corporate Policy

Review Cycle: Annual

1. Executive Commitment & Statutory Compliance
The Management of Macabelee Core Services Limited is unequivocally committed to providing a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious workplace. We operate under the firm conviction that excellence in HSE management is a core determinant of our overall business success.

Our operations are strictly engineered, executed, and audited in absolute compliance with the statutory provisions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and international maritime conventions, including but not limited to:

• The Factories Act (Caps F1 LFN 2004): Governing workplace hygiene, safe guarding of machinery, and employee welfare.

• The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021) & NUPRC/NMDPRA Regulations: Aligning our upstream procurement and offshore logistics support with rigorous oilfield safety codes.
  
• Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act: Adhering to national maritime safety, security, and pollution prevention mandates.
  
• International Conventions: Full alignment with the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MARPOL (Marine Pollution) conventions for all marine support frameworks.
  

2. Granular Operational Safety Policies
2.1 Corporate Fleet, Sourcing, and Journey Management Policy
To mitigate the high risks associated with road transport, haulage, and automotive distribution within Nigeria, the company enforces a strict Journey Management System (JMS):

• Pre-Trip Verifications: Every vehicle sourced, managed, or deployed must undergo a mandatory pre-trip inspection (tyres, brakes, fluid levels, tracking systems) before mobilization.
  
• Driver Standards: All company and contract drivers must possess valid professional driving licenses, undergo defensive driving training, and strictly adhere to federal speed limits monitored via GPS tracking.
  
• Night Driving Ban: To ensure personnel safety and cargo security, a strict ban on inter-city night driving (between 19:00 hrs and 06:00 hrs) is enforced across all logistics operations, except by explicit, risk-assessed executive authorization.
  

2.2 Marine & Offshore Support Safety Protocols
For our maritime logistics, offshore supply, and crew-change operations, safety parameters are non-negotiable:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 100% compliance with job-specific PPE (including SOLAS-approved life jackets, steel-toed safety boots, hard hats, and high-visibility coveralls) is mandatory within all operational zones.
  
• Sea Survival Competency: Every staff member, contractor, or representative deployed to an offshore asset or vessel must hold a valid STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) or BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) certification.
  
• Vessel Integrity Assurances: We engage exclusively with marine vessels that possess valid statutory certificates and undergo routine Class and NIMASA flag-state inspections.
  

2.3 Clearing, Forwarding & Material Handling Policy
During port-side operations, warehousing, and customs clearance:

• Lifting Operations: All mechanical lifting operations must be executed using certified equipment operated by certified personnel, adhering strictly to LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) guidelines.
  
• Hazard Identification: Cargo classification must be verified prior to handling to identify hazardous materials (HAZMAT), ensuring safe segregation, storage, and transport compliance.
  

3. Occupational Health and Welfare Policy
Macabelee Core Services Limited treats health preservation with the same urgency as accident prevention.

• Fitness for Duty: Employees and field contractors must undergo periodic medical evaluations to certify their physical fitness for high-risk or offshore environments.
  
• Drug and Alcohol Policy: The company maintains a Zero-Tolerance Policy regarding the possession, consumption, or influence of alcohol and illicit drugs at any company site, office, or client operational facility. Random testing protocols are actively enforced.
  
• First Aid and Emergency Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): All operational nodes are equipped with functional first aid kits, trained first-aid officers, and a pre-established emergency evacuation protocol linked to vetted medical facilities in Port Harcourt and across our logistics corridors.
  

4. Environmental Protection & Waste Management Strategy
In line with the Federal Ministry of Environment and state-level environmental protection mandates (such as RSMENV), we proactively manage our ecological footprint:

• Pollution Prevention: Zero tolerance for chemical, oil, or effluent spills during marine transfers or logistics handling. Containment kits (SOPEP equipment) are maintained at critical operational points.
  
• Waste Management: Implementation of a strict waste segregation framework (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Industrial, hazardous, and municipal waste generated from operations are strictly disposed of via licensed waste management contractors.
  

5. The "Stop Work Authority" (SWA)
We empower every employee, contractors and third-party representative with the Stop Work Authority.
If any personnel observes an unsafe condition, an unmitigated hazard, or a deviation from these established safety protocols, they are mandated to immediately halt the operation. Management guarantees that no negative repercussions, penalties, or disciplinary actions will ever be taken against any individual who exercises their Stop Work Authority in good faith.

6. Incident Reporting and Continuous Improvement
Every near-miss, minor injury, or property damage incident must be reported immediately to the HSE department within 2 hours of occurrence.

• Comprehensive root-cause investigations will be conducted for all incidents.
  
• Lessons learned are integrated into weekly safety toolboxes and annual policy revisions.
  
• We actively track our Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) to benchmark our safety performance against global industrial standards.

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