This standard operating procedure (SOP) applies to Aecon Group Inc. (AGI), its operating Sectors, subsidiaries, and sponsored joint ventures (collectively “Aecon”) and is to be used on all applicable joint venture (JV) projects and by special purpose companies governed by the Aecon Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS). It is acknowledged that some projects and joint ventures may have EHS management systems specific to their work scopes and requirements. Accordingly, in these specific cases, the Aecon EHS Management System may be replaced by a project specific EHSMS, subject to Aecon approval.