1. Introduction

Guyana-Business.Com T/A Gateway-Guyana Holdings Incorporated ("Gateway-Guyana") is committed to providing services to our clients in a manner that prioritizes the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, the public, and the protection of the environment. This commitment extends to our full participation in public consultations for Oil and Gas projects in Guyana. This policy is designed to align with industry best practices and our clients' high standards for responsible operations.

2. Objectives

This policy aims to:

Ensure the health and safety of all participants during public consultations, with a particular focus on risks related to our services.
Minimize environmental impacts associated with our services and consultation activities.
Provide a safe and secure environment for all participants.
Facilitate meaningful engagement with stakeholders and our clients' HSSE teams.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all Gateway-Guyana employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders involved in public consultations for Oil and Gas projects in Guyana.

4. Responsibilities

Gateway-Guyana Management: Responsible for providing resources and support for the implementation of this policy, ensuring alignment with client HSSE standards.
Project Managers: Responsible for ensuring that HSSE considerations are integrated into all stages of our service delivery and participation in public consultations.
HSSE Personnel: Responsible for providing guidance and oversight on HSSE matters, coordinating with client HSSE teams.
Employees and Subcontractors: Responsible for adhering to this policy, client HSSE procedures, and all applicable regulations.
Stakeholders: Expected to cooperate with HSSE measures and report any concerns to Gateway-Guyana or client representatives.

5. HSSE Principles | Actions/Arrangements and Contacts

Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage HSSE risks associated with our services and public consultation participation. Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health by managing the health and safety risks in the workplace.

Actions/Arrangements:

Relevant risk assessments completed and actions arising out of those assessments implemented. (Risk assessments reviewed when working habits or conditions change.)
Contact: Shleena Lee | Human Resources Director - shleena.lee@guyana-business.com

Employee Competence and Hazard Prevention: Implement measures to prevent hazards and incidents, adhering to client safety protocols. Provide clear instructions and information, and adequate training, to ensure employees are competent to do their work.

Actions/Arrangements:

Staff and subcontractors are given necessary health and safety induction and provided with appropriate training (including working at height, asbestos awareness and electrical safety) and personal protective equipment. We will ensure that suitable arrangements are in place to cover employees engaged in work remote from the main company site.
Contact: Robin Lee | Media Production Manager - robin.lee@guyana-business.com

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans in coordination with client emergency response procedures. Implement emergency procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident. You can find help with your fire risk assessment at: https://www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities

Actions/Arrangements:

Escape routes well signed and kept clear at all times. Evacuation plans are tested from time to time and updated as necessary.
Contact: Robin Lee | Media Production Manager - robin.lee@guyana-business.com

Environmental Protection: Minimize environmental impacts through responsible waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation, aligned with client environmental commitments. Maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances.

Actions/Arrangements:

Toilets, washing facilities and drinking water provided. System in place for routine inspections and testing of equipment and machinery and for ensuring that action is promptly taken to address any defects.
Contact: Robin Lee | Media Production Manager - robin.lee@guyana-business.com

Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and improve HSSE performance in collaboration with clients.

Contact: Shleena Lee | Human Resources Director - shleena.lee@guyana-business.com

6. Public Consultation Procedures

Planning: Conduct HSSE risk assessments for our activities and develop mitigation measures in coordination with clients.
Venue Selection: Adhere to client guidelines for venue selection, ensuring safe, accessible, and environmentally suitable locations.
Communication: Provide clear and accessible information about HSSE procedures to all participants, collaborating with clients to ensure consistent messaging.
Security: Comply with client security measures to ensure the safety of all participants.
Incident Reporting: Establish a system for reporting and investigating HSSE incidents, coordinating with client reporting procedures.

7. Collaboration with Clients

Gateway-Guyana will maintain open communication with client HSSE teams, providing regular updates on our HSSE performance and promptly addressing any concerns or incidents. We will actively participate in client HSSE initiatives and contribute to the overall success of their HSSE programs.

8. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Gateway-Guyana will comply with all applicable Guyanese & UK laws and regulations related to HSSE, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Act, the UK Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and any specific regulations related to the Oil and Gas sector. Accidents and ill health at work reported under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor

9. Monitoring and Review

This policy will be monitored and reviewed periodically, in consultation with clients, to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact Gateway-Guyana's QHSSE Compliance department at

Email: qhsse@guyana-business.com

Phone: ⁦+44 20 3920 7433

Guyana-Business.Com Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales under Company number 15692259 as a private limited company with its registered office at 3 Charles Pym Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9RY, United Kingdom. Gateway-Guyana Holdings Incorporated is registered in Guyana under Company number 16209 as a private limited company with its registered office at E½ LOT 3 Bent Street, North Freeburg, Georgetown, Guyana.

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