Educate, train and commit employees on questions of HSE, involving suppliers, communities, regulatory authorities, unions and other interested parties;

Promote reporting and investigation of HSE issues, and consider HSE performance into consequence and recognition systems;

Promote health, the protection of human life and the environment, through risk identification, control and monitoring, bringing safety procedures into line with the best international practices and maintain a permanent state of readiness for emergencies;

Ensure the sustainability of projects, undertakings and products over their life cycle, considering the impacts and benefits from an economic, environmental and social viewpoint;

Consider the eco-efficiency of operations, minimizing the local adverse impacts inherent in the activities of the industry.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

GUIDELINES

LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITYBy integrating health, safety and environment into our corporate strategy, Petrobras confirms the commitment of all employees and contractors to excellence in these areas.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCEThe company’s activities shall comply with current health, safety and environmental legislation.

RISK EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTRisks inherent to the company’s activities shall be identified, evaluated and managed to prevent accidents and/or to ensure the minimization of their effects.

NEW PROJECTSNew projects shall be in compliance with the legislation and incorporate the best health, safety and environmental practices during their entire life cycle.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCEThe company’s operations shall be carried out according to established procedures, and using adequate facilities and equipment, inspected and fit to meet health, safety and environment requirements.

MANAGEMENT OF CHANGETemporary or permanent changes shall be evaluated in order to eliminate and/or minimize implementation risks.

ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICESContractors’, suppliers’ and partners’ health, safety and environmental performance shall be consistent with the Petrobras’ system.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND AWARENESSTraining, education and awareness shall be continuously promoted in order to reinforce the work force’s commitment to health, safety and environmental performance.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENTInformation and knowledge regarding health, safety and environment shall be accurate, updated and documented in order to facilitate its consultation and use.

COMMUNICATIONInformation concerning health, safety and environment shall be reported clearly, objectively and promptly to produce expected effects.

CONTINGENCYEmergency scenarios shall be predicted, and emergencies must be responded to promptly and efficiently to reduce their impacts.

COMMUNITY RELATIONSThe company shall care for the safety of the communities where it operates, and shall keep the communities informed of impacts and/or risks eventually caused by its activities.

ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT ANALYSISAccidents and incidents caused by the company’s activities shall be reviewed, investigated and documented to prevent their recurrence and/or ensure the minimization of their effects.

PRODUCT STEWARDSHIPThe company shall take care of all health, safety and environmental aspects of its products from their origin to final destination, as well as be committed to continuously reduce potential impacts its products may cause.

ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTAssurance of health, safety and environmental performance shall be promoted at all levels of the company, in order to ensure improvements in these areas.