Introduction

In order to promote uniform standards regarding health, safety and environment, the adidas Group
has developed two key guidelines, the Health & Safety (H&S) Guidelines and the Environmental
Guidelines, for establishing, auditing and monitoring at factories doing business with us. The
guidelines are based on existing standards used around the world and should be read and applied
in conjunction with each other.

These guidelines detail the requirements which will allow suppliers to comply with the adidas
Group Workplace Standards. The guidelines described do not necessarily reflect the national laws
of all the countries where suppliers are based, and it is the responsibility of individual suppliers to
ensure that they meet all legal requirements relating to health, safety and environmental matters.
Suppliers should always follow the strictest standard available whether as stated in the law or in
these guidelines.

The main purpose of the guidelines is to give practical ideas to suppliers to help them manage the
process of continuous improvement in collaboration with people from our company.

The guidance offered in this document is presented in two parts. The first covers Basic Health and
Safety and describes the minimum requirements for general manufacturing. In some cases
suppliers may be required to achieve higher standards for their type of industry or as detailed in
other technical guidance or practice notes issued by the adidas Group (e.g. Fire Safety Guidance
Note and Storage or the Handling of Materials Guidance Note). Please consult with your local Social &
Environmental Affairs (SEA) representative before making major investments in the construction
or reengineering of systems to satisfy health and safety requirements.

The Technical Application Guidelines complement the Basic H&S Guidelines, by providing
information on ways to strengthen the delivery of effective health and safety in the workplace.
Practical guidance is given on common issues found in the workplace, such as material storage,
the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ergonomics, hot working, electrical safety and
ventilation design, as well as ways to assess occupational hazards and risks and to deliver effective
H&S training for workers.

Local labour departments, government health and safety inspectorates and fire services
departments should be consulted for local language guidelines and posters on health and safety.
Whichever guidance sets the highest standards, those guidelines should be applied.

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