EHS FIRST is based on the four-step Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology. This enables an integrated planning process that ensures that the best solutions are implemented while promoting EHS excellence and continual improvement. Plan Planning is the first step in the successful implementation of any EHS FIRST program, initiative or procedure. As the foundation of the entire EHS FIRST system, planning consists of: The identification of environmental aspects and health and safety hazards, risk assessment and risk control A thorough understanding of legal and other requirements Site-specific EHS targets, objectives and management programs Do This phase involves the implementation of the EHS FIRST plans resulting from the first step in this methodology. The goal of “Do” is to put our plans into action to secure continual EHS improvement and ensure that EHS FIRST is a source of organizational excellence and pride. Examples of Alcan's EHS FIRST Technical Programs Check Regular assessments of our performance enable us to our measure our progress along the road to EHS excellence. EHS processes such as event investigation, root-cause analysis and audits are fundamental steps in our ongoing improvement of EHS FIRST. Act Our EHS FIRST management review process allows us to assess our EHS performance on an ongoing basis. This re-evaluation of our performance provides critical input into the next “Plan” phase, ensuring that we continue to achieve our EHS objectives.

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