Health, Safety and the Environment

Waxler is dedicated to promoting a culture in which it provides customers with safe, efficient and reliable service. As a core value, safe operations and the protection of the environment are not just priorities, but are a foundation upon which the Company operates.

Health and Safety Policy
Our Goal is ZERO - Incidents and Injuries

Waxler is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. It is the personal responsibility of every employee, both ashore and afloat, to work safely. This policy and related procedures are designed to prevent injury and loss of life and to protect the physical assets of the Company and its customers.

In line with the management policies and practices of its parent company, SEACOR Holdings Inc., Waxler has a firm commitment to the protection of the environment, customer assets and the community.

• Our goal is ZERO injuries and incidents. This goal is realistic and attainable when we are all committed to make it happen.
  
• It is the responsibility of all supervisors to train employees in safe work practices and contingency procedures.
  
• It is essential that all employees learn to recognize and eliminate workplace conditions that may result in an occupational health risk, injury or incident.
  
• When risk cannot be eliminated, special work processes, safety devices, personal protective equipment or other measures must be used to safeguard employees and the general public.
  
• It is the responsibility of all employees and contractors to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, use common sense, stop unsafe acts, report unsafe conditions and to work safely.
  
• Working safely and adhering to safety rules, standards and regulatory mandates are conditions of employment.
  

Safety is good business. It is a benefit to employees, their families and the Company to prevent injuries and eliminate incidents.
 
Environmental Policy
Our Goal is ZERO

Waxler strives to preserve a clean and healthful environment at all times. We recognize the importance of meeting our responsibility, as a marine service company, to operate in an environmentally sound manner while protecting the health and safety of our associates and the public. Waxler is bound by the following principles:

• Our goal is ZERO spills.
  
• We operate in a manner that protects the environment.
  
• We make safety, health and a clean environment the top priorities of our operational plans.
  
• We are committed to reducing the level of emissions into the environment.
  
• The ultimate responsibility for safety and the prevention of pollution rests with senior management, who must ensure that each individual is accountable for meeting the Company’s environmental goals.
  

Every effort is made to ensure that every vessel operated by Waxler is in harmony with the highest environmental standards and quality service. As a marine service company, we strongly believe that our success is directly linked to the health and safety of our associates, our customers and our reputation as a leader in environmental protection.

Waxler is certified under the AWO Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). Compliance with the RCP requires all areas of service activities to be well-documented; including operations, maintenances, and crewing. Senior management regularly reviews improvement initiatives from the RCP required reports and safety performance records.

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