It is the policy of Searles Valley Minerals (SVM) to carry out its business activities in a manner consistent with sound Safety, Security, Health and Environmental (SSHE) management practices. We are committed to complying with applicable Safety, Security, Health and Environmental laws, regulations, internal and external standards, and to openly communicate with our stakeholders about our SSHE performance. Our goal is to enable employees to work without injury, to be good neighbors, to be a responsible supplier of products and to improve our environmental and safety performance.

Our key priorities are to:

• Operate our facilities and conduct business in such a way as to protect the safety, security and health of our employees, contractors and the community.
• Minimize the environmental impact of our operations and business practices.
• Work to improve energy efficiency and conservation in existing operations and in new equipment and processes.

Employees and others acting on Searles Valley Minerals’ behalf are responsible for knowing and complying with applicable SSHE laws and regulations as well as with Searles Valley Minerals’ SSHE-related policies, procedures and guidelines. Managers and Supervisors are responsible for providing adequate training, information and supervision so employees are competent in performing their jobs.