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HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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AMENDMENTS REGISTER

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12/02/2008 Manual 00 1 st Edition

06/06/2008 Appendix B 00/01 33-35 Completion of organization chart &Job descriptions

Note:

(1) The abbreviation HSM for the Health & Safety Management System is used in this document.

(2) This document is a companys property and the included information is confidential, so it cannot be

copied and/or distributed without the companys approval.


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OHSAS18001:2007

ClauseSectionNumber Title PageNumber

- - Amendments Register 2

- - Distribution List 3

- - Contents Page 4

- 1 Company Profile 6

- 2 Application 8

- 3 References 8

4 4 Health & Safety Management SystemRequirements

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4.1 4.1 General Requirements 9

4.2 4.2 Health & Safety Policy 11

4.3 4.3 Planning 12

4.3.1 4.3.1 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment anddetermining controls

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4.3.2 4.3.2 Legal and Other Requirements 15

4.3.3 4.3.3 Objectives and Programs 16

4.4 4.4 Implementation and Operation 17

4.4.1 4.4.1 Resources, Roles, Responsibility,Accountability and Authority 17

4.4.2 4.4.2 Competence, Training and Awareness 18

4.4.3 4.4.3 Communication, Participation andConsultation

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4.4.4 4.4.4 Documentation 20

4.4.5 4.4.5 Control of Documents 22

4.4.6 4.4.6 Operational Control 23


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OHSAS18001:2007

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4.4.7 4.4.7 Emergency Readiness and Response 24

4.5 4.5 Checking and Corrective Action 25

4.5.1 4.5.1 Performance Measurement and Monitoring 25

4.5.2. 4.5.2. Evaluation of Compliance 25

4.5.3 4.5.3 Incident Investigation, Nonconformity,Corrective Action and Preventive Action

26

4.5.3 4.5.4 Control of Records 27

4.5.4 4.5.5 Internal Audit 29

4.6 4.6 Management Review 30

APPENDIXES

Appendix A Health & Safety Policy

Appendix B Organization Chart & Job Descriptions

ABBREVIATIONS

HSM Health & Safety Management System Manual

H&S Health & Safety


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1. COMPANY PROFILE

TERNA SA was founded in 1972 and since then has been actively involved in the

implementation of a broad spectrum of public and private projects of considerable budget

and complex know-how, such as the construction of Railway and Highway networks, of high -

quality office buildings, hospitals, museums, resorts, hydro-electric plants, dams, harbours,

industrial facilities, etc.

In 1999, its merging with GEK S.A. a company with an already dominant presence in the

construction sector and the establishment of a strong overall Group, was a significant

factor for the further development of TERNA .Today, TERNA is the construction and energy company of the GEK Group . Its strong and

efficient organizational structure secures a dominant presence in important sectors of

corporate activity.

In the sector of B.O.T., B.O.O.T and D.B.F.O. projects, with GEK SA being the

concessionaire and TERNA the constructor, the Group is currently participating in the

construction and operation of nine (9) Underground Car Parks. In addition, the GEK Group ,

through its participation in the HELLENIC AUTOPISTAS Consortium, is seeking to secure

a significant share in the concessions offered by the Greek State for the construction and

commercial exploitation of the large new Highway Axes of Greece.

Since 1997, in parallel with its construction activities, TERNA SA also built a strong presence

in the power - production sector. Through its two subsidiary companies, TERNA ENERGY

SA and HERON THERMO-ELECTRIC SA , it has been developing, licensing, financing,

constructing and operating:

wind parks

hydro electric plants

Biomass- and waste- to energy units

gas-fired power plants, thermoelectric stations and cogeneration units

In the Industrial sector, is active in:

steel structures,

manufacturing of prestressed concrete sleepers

quarrying activities


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The steady and continuous development of TERNA , which brings significant added value to

the GEK Group, is evidenced by the efficient implementation of major projects of top quality

and high reliability. This ensures a constant and long - lasting relationship with its clients anda significant share of the overall construction market.

At present, TERNA is focusing on the completion of already undertaken major and complex

infrastructure and building projects. Based on its solid domestic foundation, TERNA is also

systematically and carefully strengthening its business activities in other countries.


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2. APPLICATION

The present TERNA HSMS has the following scope of application:

General Contractor of:

Structure and Infrastructure of: Marine Civil Works, Hydraulics Works, Green

Projects, Green Buildings, Buildings, Tunnels, Highway Roads, Railway Projects,

Sanitary Waste Water Treatment Plants, Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plants &Water Desalination Plants, E/M Works And Installations, Operation and Maintenance of

Installations and Infrastructures

3. REFERENCES

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT SERIES

OHSAS 18001:2007 - Occupational health and safety management systems -

requirements


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4. HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4.1. General requirements

The objective of this manual is to specify the requirements for the development,

implementation and maintenance of the companys Health & Safety Management System

(HSMS).

The HSMS described in this manual complies with the requirements of the International

Standard OHSAS 18001:2007 . Through the implementation of the HSMS the company:

Establishes an appropriate health & safety policy

Eliminates or minimizes risk to employees and other interested parties who may be

exposed to health & safety risks associated with its activities,

Identifies applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the company

subscribes,

Identifies priorities and sets appropriate health & safety objectives and targets ,

Establishes health & safety programs to implement the policy, achieve objectives and

meet targets, Facilitates planning, control, monitoring, preventive and corrective actions,

auditing and review activities to ensure both that the policy is complied with and that

the HSMS remains appropriate and effective,

Is capable of adapting to changing circumstances.

The company, initially, established its current position with regard to the health & safety by

means of a review. The aim of this review was to consider all health & safety risks of the

company as a basis for establishing the HSMS.

The review covered four key areas:

Health & safety risk assessment , including risks associated with normal operating

conditions, abnormal conditions including start-up and shut-down, and emergency

situations and accidents

Identification of applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the

company subscribes

Examination of existing health & safety management practices and procedures ,

including those associated with procurement and contracting activities


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Evaluation of previous emergency situations and accidents

The company defines and documents the scope of the HSMS in this Manual, 2.

Defining the scope is intended to clarify the boundaries of the company to which the HSMS

applies. All activities of the company within the scope are included in the HSMS.

TERNA ensures the continual improvement of the HSMS through the process that is

illustrated in the following figure 1 .

Figure 1: Process of continual improvement of Health & Safety Management System


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4.2. Health & Safety Policy

TERNAs Management defines the companys H&S Policy and ensures that, within the

defined scope of its HSMS, the Policy:

a. is appropriate to the nature, scale, and the H&S risk of the companys services

b. includes a commitment to prevention of injury and ill health and continual

improvement in H&S management and H&S performance.

c. includes a commitment to at least comply with applicable H&S legal and other

requirements to which the company subscribes

d. provides the framework for setting and reviewing H&S objectives .

e. is documented, implemented and maintained

f. is communicated to all persons working under the control of the company with the

intent that they are made aware of their individual H&S obligations

g. is available to interested parties

h. is reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriate to the

company

REFERENCE

- Appendix A HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY


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4.3. Planning

4.3.1. Hazard Identification, risk assessment & determining controls

TERNA SA has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HS_P-02 ) for the

ongoing hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary controls.

The procedure for hazard identification and risk assessment takes into account:

a. Routine and non-routine activities

b. Activities of all persons having access to the workplace (including contractorsand visitors);

c. Human behavior , capabilities and other human factors;

d. Identified hazards originating outside the workplace capable of adversely affecting

the health and safety of persons under the control of the company within the

workplace;

e. The hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace by work-related activities

under the control of the company are assessed as an environmental aspect accordingto the requirements of Environmental Management System that company

implements.

f. Infrastructure, equipment and materials at the workplace , whether provided by

the company or others;

g. Changes or proposed changes in the company , its activities, or materials used;

h. Modifications to the HSMS, including temporary changes, and their impacts on

operations, processes, and activities;

i. Any applicable legal obligations relating to risk assessment and implementation of

necessary controls;

j. The design of work areas , processes, installations, machinery / equipment,

operating procedures and work organization, including their adaptation to human

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The methodology of TERNA SA for hazard identification and risk assessment:

has been defined with respect to its scope , nature and timing to ensure it is proactive

rather than reactive;

provides for the identification, prioritization and documentation of risks, and the

application of controls, as appropriate;

For the management of change, the company identifies the H&S hazards and H&S risks

associated with the changes in the company, the HSMS, or its activities, prior to the

introduction of such changes.

TERNA SA ensures that the results of these assessments are considered when determining

controls.

When determining controls, or considering changes to existing controls, consideration is

given to reducing the risks according to the following priority order:

a. elimination;

b. substitution;

c. engineering controls;

d. signaling/warnings and/or administrative controls;

e. personal protective equipment.

TERNA documents and keeps up-to-date the results of identification of hazards, risk

assessments and determined controls.

TERNA ensures that the H&S risks and determined controls are taken into account when

establishing, implementing and maintaining its HSMS.

In order to reduce occupational hazards TERNA SA has developed a strategy which is

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Figure 2: Diagram of risk reduction strategy

REFERENCE

- H&S Procedure HS_P-02: Risk Assessment

Risk Elimination

Description of workingprocess & equipment

INITIAL RIS7E"ALUATION

Design & Organizationof working p ases

!d"ustment to tec nicalinno#ations

Risk e#aluation

Dealing wit sources ofoccupational risk

Replacement of ig riskwork wit a low one

$se of safe equipment andappl% of pre#enti#e measures

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4.3.2. Legal and other requirements

TERNA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-03 ) for identifying

and accessing the legal and other H&S requirements that are applicable to it.

TERNA ensures that these applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which

the company subscribes are taken into account in establishing, implementing and

maintaining its HSMS.

TERNA keeps this information up-to-date and communicates relevant information on legal

and other requirements to persons working under the control of the company, and otherrelevant interested parties.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-03 : Legal & Other Requirements


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4.3.3. Objectives, targets and programs

TERNA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-04 ) for the

documentation of health & safety objectives, targets and programs at relevant functions and

levels within the company.

The objectives and targets are measurable , where practicable, and consistent with the

health & safety policy, including the commitments to the prevention of injury and ill health, to

compliance with applicable legal and other requirements to which the company subscribes,and to continual improvement.

When establishing and reviewing its objectives and targets, the company takes into account

the legal requirements and other requirements to which the company subscribes, and its

health & safety hazards and risks. It also considers its technological options, its financial,

operational and business requirements, and the views of interested parties.

Health & safety programs include:

a. designation of responsibility and authority for achieving objectives at relevant

functions and levels of the company, and

b. the means and time-frame into which the objectives are to be achieved.

The programs are reviewed at regular and planned intervals, and adjusted as necessary, toensure that the objectives are achieved.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-04: HSE Objectives, Targets & Programs


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4.4. Implementation and Operation

4.4.1. Resources, roles, responsibility, accountability and authority

Top Management of TERNA SA takes ultimate responsibility for H&S and the HSMS.

Top Management demonstrates its commitment by:

a. Ensuring the availability of resources essential to establish, maintain and improve

the HSM;

b. Defining roles , allocating responsibilities and accountabilities, and delegatingauthorities, to facilitate effective H&S management; roles, responsibilities,

accountabilities, and authorities are documented and communicated.

TERNA SA has appointed a member of top management, the HSE Manager, with specific

responsibility for H&S, irrespective of other responsibilities, and with defined roles and

authority for:

a. ensuring that the HSMS is established , implemented and maintained in

accordance with OHSAS 18001:2007 standard;

b. ensuring that reports on the performance of the HSMS are presented to top

management for review and used as a basis for improvement of the HSMS.

The identity of the HSE Manager has been made available to all persons working under the

control of the company.

All those with management responsibility demonstrate their commitment to the continual

improvement of H&S performance.

TERNA SA ensures that persons in the workplace take responsibility for aspects of H&Sover which they have control, including adherence to the companys applicable H&S

requirements.

REFERENCE

- Appendix B: Organization Chart & Job Descriptions


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4.4.2. Competence, training and awareness

TERNA SA ensures that any person(s) under its control performing tasks that can impact on

H&S is (are) competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or experience, and

retains associated records.

TERNA SA identifies training needs associated with its H&S risks and its HSMS. It provides

training or takes other action to meet these needs, evaluates the effectiveness of the training

or action taken, and retains associated records.

TERNA SA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-05 ) to make

persons working under its control aware of:

the H&S consequences , actual or potential, of their work activities, their work

behaviour, and the H&S benefits of improved personal performance;

their roles and responsibilities and importance in achieving conformity to the H&S

policy and procedures and to the requirements of the HSMS, including emergency

preparedness and response requirements;

the potential consequences of deviation from specified procedures;

The procedure HSE_P-05 takes into account differing levels of:

a. responsibility, ability, language skills and literacy; and

b. risk.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-05: Training and Awareness


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4.4.3. Communication, participation and consultation

With regard to its H&S hazards and HSMS, TERNA has established, implements and

maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-06 ) for:

a. internal communication among the various levels and functions of the company;

b. communication with subcontractors and visitors to the workplace;

c. receiving, documenting and responding to relevant communications from external

interested parties.

Additionally, the Company has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-

06 ) for:

a the participation of workers by their:

appropriate involvement in hazard identification, risk assessment and determination

of controls;

appropriate involvement in incident investigation;

involvement in the development and review of H&S policies and objectives ;

consultation where there are any changes that affect their H&S;

representation on H&S matters.

Workers are informed about their participation arrangements, including who are their

representatives on H&S matters.

b Consultation with subcontractors where there are changes that affect their H&S.

Moreover TERNA ensures that, when appropriate, relevant external interested parties are

consulted about pertinent H&S matters.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-06 : Communication


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4.4.4. Documentation

The pyramid in Figure 3 illustrates the companys HSMS documentation approach. The

pyramid shape best illustrates the amount of information and degree of specificity, gaining in

size as one moves from the top to the bottom of pyramid.

Figure 3: HSMS Documentation

HSMS documentation consists of five documentation levels:

Level One Health & Safety Policy. The health & safety policy is a statement of the

companys intentions and principles in relation to its health & safety performance.

Level Two - HSMS Manual. The HSMS manual outlines the goals and provides the road

map of the HSMS. The manual also serves as an overview of HSMS for new employees,

customers, and registrars. HSMS Manual includes description of the scope of the HSMS,

description of the main elements of the HSMS and their interaction and reference to related

procedures. It also includes 2 Appendixes:

Appendix A: Health & Safety Policy

Polic

Manual

Procedures

Work Instructions

Records


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4.4.5. Control of documents

TERNA SA has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-01 ) to:

approve documents for adequacy prior to issue

review and update as necessary and re-approve documents

ensure changes and current revision status of documents are identified

ensure relevant versions of applicable documents are available at points of use

ensure that documents remain legible and readily identifiable

ensure documents of external origin determined by the company to be necessary for

the planning and operation of the HSMS are identified and their distribution controlled,

and

prevent the unintended use of obsolete documents and apply suitable identification to

them if they are retained for any purpose.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-01: Documents & Records Control


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4.4.6. Operational control

TERNA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-07 ) for operations

and activities associated with the identified hazards where the implementation of controls is

necessary to manage H&S risks.

For those operations and activities, TERNA SA implements and maintains:

operational controls , as applicable to the company and its activities; TERNA SA

integrates those operational controls into its overall HSM;

controls related to purchased goods, equipment and services;

controls related to subcontractors and other visitors to the workplace;

documented procedures , to cover situations where their absence could lead to

deviations from H&S policy and the objectives;

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-07: Operational Control


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4.4.7. Emergency readiness and response

TERNA has established, implements and maintains procedures for:

Crisis management in technical level( HSE_P-08 ) in order to;

a identify the potential for emergency situations

b respond to such emergency situations.

Crisis management in administrative / operational level ( HSE_P-13 )

The company responds to actual emergency situations and prevents or mitigates associated

adverse H&S consequences.

In planning its emergency response TERNA takes account of the needs of relevant

interested parties, e.g. emergency services and neighbors.

TERNA periodically tests its procedure to respond to emergency situations, whereapplicable, involving relevant interested parties as appropriate.

TERNA periodically reviews and, where necessary, revises its emergency preparedness

and response procedure, in particular after periodical testing and after the occurrence of

emergency situations.

REFERENCES

- Procedure HSE_P-08 : Emergency Readiness & Response

- Procedure HSE_P-13 : Crisis Management


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4.5. Checking

4.5.1. Performance measurement & monitoring

TERNA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-09 ) to monitor and

measure regularly its main operational features that may seriously affect the H&S. This

procedure includes the documentation of the performance monitoring data, the operational

control measures and the compliance with Companys H&S objectives and targets.

TERNA ensures that the equipment required for monitoring and measurement is calibrated

and properly maintained and associated records are retained.

4.5.2. Evaluation of compliance

Consistent with its commitment to compliance, TERNA SA has established implements and

maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-03 ) for periodically evaluating the compliance with applicable

legal and other requirements. Records of periodically evaluation of compliance are retained.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-09 Monitoring & Measurement

- Procedure HSE_P-03 : Legal & Other Requirements


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4.5.3. Incident investigation, nonconformity, corrective and preventive action

4.5.3.1. Incident investigation

TERNA has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-10 ) to record,

investigate and analyze incidents in order to:

a. determine underlying H&S deficiencies and other factors that might be causing or

contributing to the occurrence of incidents;

b. identify the need for corrective action ;c. identify opportunities for preventive action ;

d. identify opportunities for continual improvement ;

e. communicate the results of such investigations.

4.5.3.2. Non conformity, corrective and preventive action

TERNA has established implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-10 ) for dealing with

actual and potential nonconformities and for taking corrective and preventive actions. Theprocedure defines requirements for:

a. identifying and correcting nonconformities and taking actions to mitigate their

H&S consequences;

b. investigating nonconformities , determining their causes and taking actions in order

to avoid their recurrence

c. evaluating the need for actions to prevent nonconformities and implementing

appropriate actions designed to avoid their occurrence

d. recording the results of corrective actions and preventive actions taken, and

e. reviewing the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions taken.

If any new hazards or changes of hazards or changes of the applicable safety measures,

arising from corrective and preventive actions, then according to the procedure the proposed

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Every corrective or preventive action to be taken for the extinction of the real or potential

causes of non-conformances shall be appropriate to the magnitude of the problems andproportional to the H&S consequences that are happened.

TERNA records and files every necessary change arises from corrective and preventive

actions.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-10 Corrective & Preventive Actions


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4.5.4. Control of records

TERNA has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-01 ) for the

identification, maintenance and disposition of health & safety management records needed

for implementation and operation of the HSMS and to demonstrate achievement of

objectives.

These records include, inter alia, training records and the results of internal audits and

reviews.

All records are legible, identifiable and traceable . Records are stored in such a way that

they are readily retrievable and protected against loss , storage or damage and are

retained for a minimum of three years.

Where agreed by the HSE Manager, records may be made available for evaluation by

customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-01: Documents & Records Control


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4.5.5. Internal audits

TERNA SA has established implements and maintains the procedure HSE_P-11 to ensure

that internal audits of the HSMS are conducted at planned intervals in order to:

a determine whether the HSMS

conforms to planned arrangements for health & safety management including the

requirements of the International Standard OHSAS 18001, and

has been properly implemented and maintained, and

b provide information on the results of audits to management

Procedure HSE_P-11 also addresses:

the responsibilities and requirements for planning and conducting audits, reporting

results and retaining associated records

the determination of audit criteria, scope, frequency and methods.

Selection of auditors and conduct of audits ensures objectivity and impartiality of the audit

process.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-11 : Internal Audits


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4.6. Management review

TERNA has established, implements and maintains a procedure ( HSE_P-12 ) for reviewing

the HSMS in order to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.

Reviews include assessing opportunities for improvement and the need for changes to the

HSMS, including the health & safety policy and objectives. Records on the management

reviews are retained.

Inputs to management reviews include:

a. results of internal audits and evaluations of compliance with legal requirements and

with other requirements to which the company subscribes

b. communication from interested parties, including complaints

c. the health & safety performance of the company

d. the extent to which objectives and targets have been met

e. status of corrective and preventive actions

f. follow-up actions from previous management reviews

g. changing circumstances , including developments in legal and other requirements

related to its health & safety risks, and

h. recommendations for improvement.

The outputs from management reviews include any decisions and actions related to possible

changes to health & safety policy, objectives, targets and other elements of the HSMS,

consistent with the commitment to continual improvement.

REFERENCE

- Procedure HSE_P-12 : Management Review


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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT


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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

TERNAs Health & Safety Policy aims to provide and preserve a safe work environment

throughout its construction and operational activities.

TERNA S.A. commits to reduce the occupational hazards introduced by its operations, by

adopting the International Standard OHSAS 18001:2007 .

Companys main objective is to take all the appropriate preventive measures for the Health

and Safety of employees. To accomplish this objective TERNA S.A. commits to:

Fully comply with laws and other requirements relevant to the employees Health &Safety that are applicable during operation and construction activities of the company.

Prevent of injury and ill health as well as any Health & Safety incidents resulting from

operation and construction activities of the company.

Provide adequate training of employees on heath & safety issues.

Protect employees , subcontractors and third parties are included, by adopting

technologies and operating procedures providing the necessary safety.

Additionally TERNA is committed to:

Continually improve the HSM System of the company.

Communicate its commitment for the advancement of Health & Safety towards

employees, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, public services and the community

involved.

TERNAs top management provides all necessary resources to continually improvesafety and believes that every employee will undertake his own commitment in the joint

effort to prevent and avoid accidents.

Top management and companys employees are guided by and committed to this Health &

Safety Policy Statement.

Signed: Date: 06.06.2008

Chief Executive Officer


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APPENDIX B

ORGANIZATION CHART & JOB DESCRIPTIONS


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HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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ORGANI>ATION HART & =OB DES RI#TIONS

ORGANIZATION CHART

BOARD OFDIRE TORS

HSE DEPARTMENT

PROJECTMANAGER

TECHNICAL MANAGER

SAFETY OORDINATOR

SAFETY OFFI ER

O U#ANT #HYSI IAN SITE MANAGER /S

FOREMAN SUBCONTRACTORS

PERSONNEL


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JOB DESCRIPTION

The specific duties of each job description are defined by law and in any case they shouldinclude the following:

General Manager

1. Representative of Board of Directors

2. Has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the HSMS.

3. Allocates HSMS resources.

4. Participates in the management review of the HSM System for suitability, adequacy andeffectiveness.

5. Approves H&S Documents.

6. Formulates the framework of health & safety policy, objectives and targets for the facility.

Technical Manager

1. Is responsible for the effective application and observance of HSMS Manual on sitesbeing managed by him.

2. Allocates the resources of HSMS Manual in projects under his management.

3. Plans and follows up the achieved degree of success of all objectives targets and

programs in projects under his management.

HSE Manager

1. Is responsible for the effective control of documents and files of HSM System.

2. Monitors, interprets and communicates health & safety legal and other requirements

applicable to the company, as well as the evaluation of compliance degree.

3. Is responsible for the effective attainment of objectives, targets against HSM System.

4. Is responsible for the overall planning and effective implementation of H&S Training

Procedures.

5. Is responsible for the overall planning, keeping and effective implementation ofcommunications with interested parties towards HSM System.


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6. Is responsible for the overall planning, keeping and effective implementation of the H&S

Emergency Plans.

7. Is responsible for the effective implementation and verification of corrective and

preventive actions.

8. Is responsible for the overall design, and effective implementation of the internal H&S

Audit Program Plan.

9. Programs the management review processes of HSMS and presents the relative

subjects for evaluation and implementation.

10. Is responsible for the effective implementation of the H&S System and submission ofrelative Records to the Company.

Project Manager

1. Is responsible for the effective implementation of HSM System on site.

2. Allocates the resources of HSM System in the project.

3. Participates in management review meetings.4. Is responsible for the compliance with the legal and other requirements applied in the

project.

5. Approves HSM System documents concerning the project.

6. Plans and follows up the effective implementation of objectives, targets and programs

in the project.

Site Manager

1. Is responsible for the effective implementation and application of HSM System on site

2. Allocates the resources of HSM System on site.

3. Participates in management review meetings.

4. Is responsible for the compliance with legal and other requirements applied on site.

5. Approves HSM System documents concerning site.


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6. Plans and follows up the effective implementation of objectives, targets and programs

on site.

7. Acts, as deputy Project manager.

Safety Officer

1. Is responsible for the effective keeping of documents and files of HSM System on site.

2. Monitors, interprets and communicates health & safety legal and other requirements

applicable at the site.

3. Is responsible for the effective attainment of objectives, targets against HSM System on

site.

4. Is responsible for the overall planning and effective implementation of H&S Training

Procedures on site.

5. Is responsible for the overall planning, follow up and effective implementation of

communications with interested parties concerning HSM System on site.

6. Is responsible for the overall planning, keeping and effective implementation of the H&SEmergency Plans on site.

7. Is responsible for the effective implementation and verification of corrective and

preventive actions on site.

8. Is responsible for the overall planning and effective implementation of the HSMS

System on site.

9. Participates in HSMS management review meetings.

10. Submits record reports to the Project Manager regarding the effective implementationof HSM System on site.

11. Collaborates with the HSE Department regarding the required actions to be taken for

the effective implementation of HSM System.