1. Health & Safety Policy

Purpose

SIPL International (Pvt) Ltd is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, clients, and stakeholders. Safety is considered a core value and an essential component of all company operations.

Policy

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Identify and manage operational risks before deployment.
• Provide personnel with appropriate training and equipment.
• Encourage the reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Continuously improve health and safety performance.

All employees are responsible for working safely and immediately reporting unsafe conditions.

2. Employment Policy

Purpose

To ensure fair, transparent, and professional recruitment and employment practices.

Policy

• Equal employment opportunities.
• Recruit qualified and competent personnel.
• Verify qualifications, identity, and previous employment.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Provide fair remuneration and lawful employment conditions.
• Respect employee rights and dignity.
• Prevent discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying.

3. Drug & Alcohol Policy

Purpose

To ensure personnel remain fit for duty and capable of performing their responsibilities safely.

Policy

• Report to duty free from the effects of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Not possess, consume, distribute, or be under the influence of prohibited substances while on duty.
• Comply with company testing requirements where applicable.

Any breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

4. Training Policy

Purpose

To ensure personnel maintain the competence necessary to perform their duties safely and professionally.

Policy

• Identify mandatory training requirements.
• Verify qualifications before deployment.
• Conduct induction training.
• Provide refresher training where necessary.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Encourage continuous professional development.

Personnel shall only be deployed when competent for the assigned duties.

5. Firearms Policy

Purpose

To ensure firearms are managed responsibly, safely, and lawfully.

Policy

• Firearms are carried only where legally authorized.
• Personnel are trained and qualified on assigned weapons.
• Firearms are handled in accordance with company procedures and applicable laws.
• Safe storage, transportation, and accountability are always maintained.
• Any discharge of a firearm is immediately reported and investigated.

Only authorized personnel may possess or use company-issued firearms.

6. Emergency Response Policy

Purpose

To ensure effective coordination and response during emergencies.

Policy

SIPL International (Pvt) Ltd shall maintain procedures for responding to emergencies including:

• Medical incidents
• Security incidents
• Missing personnel
• Piracy or armed attack
• Kidnap or hostage situations
• Emergency evacuation
• Emergency repatriation

The Company maintains 24-hour communication capability to support operational personnel.

7. Code of Conduct

Every employee and contractor represents SIPL International (Pvt) Ltd and shall always conduct themselves professionally.

Personnel are expected to:

• Act honestly and with integrity.
• Respect clients, colleagues, and local communities.
• Follow lawful instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Respect human rights.
• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Report unethical or unsafe behaviour.

Any violation of this Code may result in disciplinary action.