VERITAS ENGINEERING LABS Ltd is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public, while minimizing our environmental impact in all geotechnical and materials testing operations. This commitment is fundamental to our business and is integrated into every aspect of our work, from field sampling to laboratory analysis.

Our Core Commitments

1. Zero Harm to People

We believe all workplace injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable. Our primary objective is to provide a safe and healthy working environment by identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with:

• Laboratory Testing: Chemical exposure, physical hazards (heavy equipment, moving parts), electrical safety, heat, noise, and poisonous vapors
• Field Operations: Site investigation, drilling, sampling, working in confined spaces, traffic management, and exposure to dust and contaminated ground
• Office Activities: Ergonomic risks and general workplace safety

1. Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to preventing pollution and minimizing our environmental footprint through:

• Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste materials
• Reducing energy and resource consumption
• Recycling used materials where practical
• Maintaining good practice in the use of all substances to prevent soil and water contamination

1. Legal Compliance

Compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation, regulations, and standards shall be our minimum requirement. We actively monitor regulatory changes and ensure our management systems remain current.

Our Management Framework

To demonstrate our commitment, we operate and maintain accredited management systems aligned with international standards:

• ISO 45001:2018– Occupational Health and Safety Management
• ISO 14001:2015– Environmental Management
• ISO 9001:2015– Quality Management (ensuring safety does not compromise quality)

These systems are externally audited annually and subject to ongoing internal audits and reviews of all our activities.

Responsibilities

Management holds overall responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation of this policy and providing necessary resources, training, and equipment.

All Employees are responsible for:

• Working safely and following all procedures
• Using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses immediately
• Participating in training and consultation processes
• Challenging unsafe practices

The Safety Director / HSE Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing this policy, conducting risk assessments, and monitoring performance.

Key Safety Practices

• Risk Assessment: All activities undergo thorough risk assessment before work commences. This includes evaluating chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Training and Competence: Every employee receives formal HSE induction training upon employment, followed by continuous, role-specific training to ensure competence. This includes asbestos awareness, first aid, fire safety, and use of safety equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): We provide appropriate PPE (eye protection, safety footwear, hearing protection, gloves, respiratory protection) and enforce its use where hazards cannot be eliminated by other means.
• Incident Investigation: All incidents, accidents, and near misses are investigated thoroughly to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence.
• Emergency Preparedness: Emergency procedures are established, communicated, and practiced for fire, chemical spills, and medical emergencies. First aid kits are maintained and readily accessible.
• Continuous Improvement: We set measurable HSE objectives and targets, regularly review our performance, and strive for continual improvement through audits, management reviews, and worker consultation.

Communication and Consultation

This policy is communicated to all employees during induction and displayed prominently in the workplace. We encourage worker participation and consultation in the development and operation of our HSE management system. We also share our HSE commitments with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, encouraging them to improve their own performance.

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary by VERITAS ENGINEERING LABS Ltd management.

Alfred Okello Oryem

Group CEO
18 June 2026