Health & Safety Policy

Policy Statement for the management of the Health, Safety and Welfare matters of Columbia Hotels & Resorts

With this policy statement, Columbia Hotels & Resort’s management declares its commitment and willingness to act within the legislation frame and established procedures, to provide and ensure for Columbia Hotels & Resorts’ employees and guests a healthy and safe environment, prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and a continual improvement of the OH&S performance. The management also commits to protect, whenever possible, other parties who can be affected by Columbia Hotels & Resorts LTD’s activities. Additionally, the management is willing to take consistent measures regarding:

• The implementation of legislation provisions in regards to occupational Health & Safety,
• The constant improvement of working methods and conditions,
• The upgrading of equipment and machinery according to technological developments,
• The consultation between the employer and employees or employees’ representatives, regarding Occupational Health and Safety matters,
• The protection of employees and third parties from harmful factors related to the working environment
• The reduction of accidents and occupational diseases and minimizing risk in the workplace.

Columbia Hotels & Resorts has assigned the management of the health, safety and welfare of staff, guests and third parties within the workplace, to specific individuals. These persons are the Health & Safety Manager, the H&S Committee members and individuals delegated to deal with First Aid, Fire Life Safety and, in case of an emergency, the evacuation of the work place.

The Policy Statement on Health, Safety and Welfare of Columbia Hotels & Resorts will be reviewed periodically as new data and developments become available.