CREDIt RAtING OF ANADOLU EFES

protection are fundamental responsibilities of all companies. Occupational
health and safety carry a great importance as it is related to human life. This
approach is an integral part of how Anadolu Efes conducts its business. The
Company implements the necessary plans and makes capital investments
to reduce or manage risks and environmental impacts of each of its
operational processes may pose. Employees and business partners are
informed through ongoing trainings and impact is minimized through the
deployment of emergency and warning systems.
The possible impacts of the new technology on worker safety and the
environment are analyzed carefully before the actual purchase. The
Company procures only those chemicals that do not pose any threat or
danger to occupational safety and the environment.
Anadolu Efes has drafted an Occupational Health and Safety Procedure
to provide a safe working environment for its employees. Many significant
new practices are implemented through this procedure is based on OHSAS
18001 standards, which include:
• Areas for improvement are specified in accordance with extensive risk
evaluations on equipment, operating activities and chemicals. Activities in
need of simple modifications were undertaken and operations that required
investment were included in the Action Plans.
• Equipment that could potentially injure employees who work under hazardous
conditions is checked regularly according to the “Technical Safety” principles.
Equipment deemed substandard or faulty is either repaired or replaced.
• Protection systems for emergency prevention and similar alarm-based
systems were installed.
• A “Safe Working Manual” was drafted, defining occupational safety guidelines;
relevant items related to occupational safety were inserted in the guidelines.
Improvements were effected to comply with noise, thermal comfort and
emissions (internal air quality) standards. Protective materials in compliance
with international standards were used in these improvements and employees
received training in the relevant areas.
Training is one of the most significant components of the Company’s
occupational safety initiatives. All employees, trainees and subcontractors
receive comprehensive training on general occupational safety rules, are
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