Safety and Environment

Safety
Trimac has a comprehensive safety management program covering all aspects of operations. Formal operating standards exist for all operating personnel and are supplemented with more detailed manuals in respect to specific operational issues. Through established safety programs, Trimac strives to ensure, as far as practicable, the health and safety of all employees and any other workers who may be present at its facilities or in its vehicles. Trimac maintains a high degree of safety awareness and seeks to continually improve its safety performance.

Environmental Protection
Trimac transports petroleum products, chemicals and other hazardous materials and operates tank wash facilities and maintenance shops at certain terminals. As such, its trucking and terminal operations are subject to various federal, provincial, state and local environmental laws and regulations relating to pollution and protection of the environment, including those dealing with the transportation, use, storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, wastes and petroleum products (collectively "dangerous goods") and the ownership and operation of terminal locations that may handle or store dangerous goods.

In the event of a release of dangerous goods as a result of an accident or otherwise, Trimac could be held responsible for cleanup costs, other damages and fines or other penalties. It is anticipated that the transportation industry will increasingly be required to employ environmentally safe practices in the handling and storage of many products. Trimac has in place emergency response programs in the event that any dangerous goods are spilled. Trimac also conducts internal audits at its facilities, through its environmental and safety staff, to assess operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal policies.