ParAid is a trading name of Evac+Chair International Ltd EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY The Company operates an “open door” policy whereby equal opportunities for job vacancies are available regardless of race, colour, age, creed or sex. No preference is given to any one category but purely on the basis that the Company’s future depends on the best quality of work force to meet it’s high standard of professional and technical requirements. DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT As you would expect, Evac+Chair International Ltd has made the necessary adjustments to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act, and will consider all applicants on their capabilities. HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Evac+Chair International Ltd is committed to acting as a good employer in all matters relating to our people’s health and safety at work. The Company will comply with its responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation and also accepts responsibility for making sure that: Occupational Health and Safety Management is an integral part of our business strategy and performance. The way we conduct our business does not harm the health and safety of our own people or anyone else affected by our activities. We will secure a working culture in which the continual improvement of health and safety performance is understood and implemented by everyone in our business. In order to make this Health and Safety Policy and its objectives effective, the active involvement, support and understanding of all our people is important. Ultimate responsibility for health and safety lies with the Managing Director and the Health and Safety Committee. In order to achieve the Health and Safety Objectives set, we have appointed designated people to be responsible for health and safety strategy and planning, and to put in place the necessary organizational structure and arrangements. These people will monitor and control what we do and ensure that our procedures are reviewed regularly, necessary changes made and that we keep abreast of any new legislation. The Company’s Health and Safety Objectives are to: • Provide and maintain premises, plant and systems of work that are safe and where risks to health and safety are eliminated or minimized • Identify hazards at the earliest opportunity and ensure that cost effective, preventative action is put in place • Minimize risks with a particular focus on high and medium risk areas • Record, measure and take appropriate action in all areas of health and safety performance • Continually review and improve the Health and Safety Management System, safety performance and safety culture • Ensure that the Company meets and supports all current health and safety legislation, standards, codes of practice and the requirements of BS8800 and OHSAS18001 • Provide the appropriate level of health and safety information, instruction, training and supervision to all employees as and when required Line Managers must ensure that our customers, contractors and visitors respect this policy. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENT The management of Evac+Chair International Ltd is committed, to the best of its ability, to the improvement of the environment. Our aim is to help conserve natural resources through our purchasing methods in order to sustain those resources, and to minimize the detrimental effect of our activities on the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN The company has in place the following action plan:- • Improve management awareness of environmental issues • Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and ensure compliance • Minimize waste and the use of all materials through re-cycling • Help suppliers to recognize their environmental responsibilities • Promote environmental awareness amongst staff