<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">What is ISO 45001?</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">occupational health and safety (oh&amp;s) management system</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">. It provides a framework for organizations to manage risks and improve OH&amp;S performance.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The standard establishes criteria for an OH&amp;S policy, objectives, planning, implementation, operation, auditing and review. Key elements include leadership commitment, worker participation, hazard identification and risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency planning, incident investigation and continual improvement.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">ISO 45001 utilizes the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to systematically manage health and safety risks. It applies to organizations of all sizes and can be integrated with other ISO management system standards.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Why is ISO 45001 important?</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Implementing ISO 45001 provides&nbsp;<strong>significant value to organizations looking to reduce workplace incidents and demonstrate OH&amp;S commitment</strong>. Benefits include:</span></span></span></p>

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	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">ISO 45001 provides an&nbsp;<strong>internationally-recognized</strong>&nbsp;framework for managing occupational health and safety risks. It enables organizations to&nbsp;<strong>systematically assess hazards and implement risk control measures</strong>, leading to reduced workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents.</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Adopting the standard shows employees and external stakeholders that the organization is committed to worker health, safety and wellbeing. This&nbsp;<strong>boosts reputation, morale and retention</strong>.</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The standard requires complying with OH&amp;S regulations, ensuring legal conformity. It also promotes&nbsp;<strong>proactive risk management</strong>, potentially lowering insurance premiums.</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">By requiring emergency preparedness and response protocols, ISO 45001&nbsp;<strong>strengthens organizational resilience</strong>&nbsp;against safety threats and crises.</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The framework of plan, do, check act means the OH&amp;S system can continually improve and evolve,&nbsp;<strong>enhancing long-term worker health and safety performance</strong>.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In summary, ISO 45001 enables organizations to&nbsp;<strong>better protect their workers and manage OH&amp;S risks</strong>, making it an essential standard worldwide.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Benefits Of ISO 45001</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Framework to&nbsp;<strong>systematically manage</strong>&nbsp;OH&amp;S risks</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Reduced</span></strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;workplace incidents and injuries</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Demonstrated commitment</span></strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;to worker health and safety</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;<strong>Ensured compliance</strong>&nbsp;with OH&amp;S regulations</span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Increased&nbsp;<strong>organizational resilience</strong></span></span></span></li>
	<li><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Continual improvement</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;of OH&amp;S performance</span></span></li>
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