Next Technologies Ltd commits to conduct its operations in a manner that recognizes the diversity of cultures and customs we encounter and to be a responsible corporate citizen. The Safety and Health of our workforce and our Environment Stewardship are just as important to our success as Operational and Financial Performance, Government Relations, Ethical Behavior, Corporate Reputation, Social Responsibility, Customer Focus and Employee Involvement and Commitment.

We shall strive to make our facilities safer and better places in which to work and our attention to detail and focus on HSE will ensure high standards of performance. We are committed to a process of continuous improvement in all we do and to the adoption of international industry standards and codes wherever practical.

Our efforts in the areas of HSE will be directed by the following principles:

1. Accident Prevention: We will strive to make our workplaces free of injuries and accidents with 100% safe work practices and safe conditions throughout our operations.

2. Environmental Stewardship: We are committed to the protection of the environment and shall apply industry best practices as appropriate to minimize the generation of emissions and waste throughout our operations.

3. Risk Assessment: Effective management of risk is fundamental to achieving safe operations. We will systematically identify potential hazards, assess their relative significance, develop reduction measures and establish suitable controls to ensure that risks are minimized.

4. Emergency Preparedness: Being properly prepared for an emergency is of vital importance and is the responsibility of management, supervisors and employees at all levels. We will maintain emergency plans in cooperation with local authorities and emergency services groups to ensure a prompt, effective and integrated response to minimize harmful effects from any incidents.

5. Regulatory Compliance: We will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and recognized codes of practice and, where any of these are inadequate, adopt and apply high standards that reflect NTL  commitment to safety, the protection of the natural environment and the health of our workforce.

6. Performance Measurement: We will establish appropriate measurement criteria and performance indicators and measure our HSE performance regularly and at all stages of exploration, development and production. We will monitor our operations for compliance