JRM HSES Policy

J. Ray McDermott, Inc. considers the protection of human Health, Safety, and the Environment for all its employees, contractors, customers, and the community to be of primary importance. As such the Company will maintain a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSES) program conforming to the best management practices of marine and construction operations. The overall success of the HSES program is based on the following:

• Management commitment, planning, and accountability: Management is responsible and accountable for protecting employees, assets, and the environment in accordance with the Company Charter and Philosophy. In addition, the prevention of injuries, illnesses and pollution must be made a priority during project planning, operations, maintenance and construction activities.
• Employee participation and accountability: Managers and supervisors are accountable for the actions of their subordinates and will always reinforce safe work behaviors. All employees are responsible for stopping and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, and for following Company HSES policies and procedures.
• Compliance: The Company will comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, codes, and standards, and will develop and enforce procedures that provide instruction to all employees identifying their responsibilities for meeting or exceeding these requirements.
• Training: The Company will provide training to ensure understanding of good HSES practices, Company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: The Company will strive for continuous improvement in its HSES performance through regular measurement and review of its objectives, targets, programs, procedures and processes. Managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, customers, and vendors must work together to develop proper attitudes, practice and promote proper work habits, use good judgment, and comply with all applicable HSES rules and regulations to ensure J. Ray McDermott, Inc. is a safe and respectable environment in which to work.