Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Policies

Our Commitment

Basic Nigerian Ltd is committed to conducting all operations in a manner that protects the health and safety of our employees, clients, contractors, host communities, and the environment. We recognize that strong HSE performance is fundamental to sustainable business success, regulatory compliance, and responsible environmental stewardship.

We embed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) principles into every stage of our operations — from project planning and mobilization to execution, monitoring, and close-out — ensuring safe working conditions, minimal environmental impact, and continuous improvement across all activities.

Health Policy

We are committed to:

• Providing a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment

• Preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational hazards

• Ensuring employees are trained, competent, and medically fit for assigned tasks

• Promoting wellness, safe work behavior, and personal responsibility

• Conducting regular health surveillance and workplace inspections

• Complying with all applicable occupational health laws and standards

Safety Policy

We are committed to:

• Identifying hazards and implementing effective risk control measures

• Enforcing safe systems of work, permit-to-work procedures, and job safety analysis

• Providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Conducting toolbox talks, safety briefings, and emergency drills

• Reporting, investigating, and learning from incidents and near-misses

• Maintaining a zero-harm culture through leadership and accountability

Environmental Policy

We are committed to:

• Preventing pollution and minimizing environmental impact

• Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources

• Ensuring responsible waste management and emissions control

• Conducting environmental monitoring, assessments, and impact mitigation

• Supporting environmental restoration and sustainability initiatives

• Complying with environmental regulations and international best practices

Quality Policy

We are committed to:

• Delivering services that meet or exceed client expectations

• Maintaining strong quality management systems and operational controls

• Continuously improving service delivery and process performance

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements

• Promoting professionalism, transparency, and accountability

HSE Management System

Basic Nigerian Ltd operates an integrated HSE Management System aligned with industry best practices and regulatory standards. Our system includes:

• Leadership commitment and employee participation

• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning

• Safe work procedures and operational controls

• Emergency preparedness and response planning

• Incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action

• Performance monitoring, audits, and management review

• Training, competency development, and continuous improvement

Emergency Preparedness & Response

We maintain structured emergency response plans for oil spills, fires, workplace injuries, environmental incidents, and operational emergencies. Our teams are trained and equipped to respond promptly, minimize harm, protect communities, and restore affected environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Management: Provide leadership, resources, and oversight to ensure effective HSE implementation.

• Employees & Contractors: Follow HSE procedures, use PPE, report hazards, and participate in safety programs.

• HSE Officers: Monitor compliance, conduct inspections, deliver training, and lead incident investigations.

Continuous Improvement

We continuously enhance our HSE performance through:

• Regular audits and workplace inspections

• Performance measurement and reporting

• Root cause analysis and corrective action

• Employee engagement and safety leadership programs

• Benchmarking against industry best practices

Compliance Commitment

Basic Nigerian Ltd complies with all applicable Nigerian laws, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client obligations relating to health, safety, and environmental protection. Where applicable, we align our systems with international standards such as ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management).

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure continued relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.