MDS  is committed to the safety of everyone  who works in our facilities, lives in the communities where we operate or uses our  products. We strive to provide a healthy and safe work environment. In keeping with  our general quality policy we have issued a separate health, safety and environmental  policy. As a leading industry player, we take great care to respect the environment, protect  human health, ensure product and facility safety and promote social and economic  development. This is not just a moral and legal responsibility but also a prerequisite  for the company and contributes to promote its strategic environment and health  process at the highest international standards through the attraction and retention of  high quality staff and other working partners. We strive for world class operating  excellence by integrating our Health, Occupational Safety, Process Safety and  Environmental principles throughout our businesses with a commitment to continuous  improvement. The company requires all of its employees to conduct their activities in such a way  that the health and safety of themselves and of all others that may be affected by their  actions are safeguarded. It is therefore the policy of the company, to take all  reasonable practicable measures to prevent personal injury to and avoid hazards to the  health of its personnel and other persons involved in or affected by those activities. We are committed to the integration of HSE objectives into our management systems  at all levels which will enhance our business success by reducing risk and adding  value to our services. We will continuously evaluate the Health, Safety and  Environmental (HSE) aspects of our equipment and services.