DEDIR Acceptable Standard of Attire Policy

DOWNER EDI RAIL ACCEPTABLE STANDARD OF ATTIRE POLICY Strengthening our Reputation and Protecting our Professional Image It is the expectation of Downer EDI Rail that employees and contractors maintain a high degree of professionalism in their presentation at all times. As such, Downer EDI Rail prescribes a set standard of dress to which staff are required to adhere. This standard is set in recognition of the fact that our manner of attire impacts on the way in which Downer EDI Rail is perceived by our customers, suppliers, business partners and the community. Types of Acceptable Attire – Office Staff It is expected that all employees/contractors working in an office environment dress in Suitable Business Attire, or wear appropriate Downer EDI Rail uniforms. For men Suitable Business Attire is defined as: • A suit, or; • Dress pants with a dress shirt and an optional tie; • Presentable enclosed footwear. For women Suitable Business Attire is defined as: • A suit, or; • Dress pants/skirt with a dress shirt, or a business dress; • Appropriate presentable footwear. Examples of attire which would not be considered acceptable include: • Shorts; • Mini skirts more than 10cm above the knee; • See through, low cut or shoe string strap tops; • See through clothing through which underwear is visible; • Tops which expose the midriff or halter neck backless tops; • Other types of revealing clothing; • Tops with offensive slogans; • Caps; • Stiletto high heeled footwear higher than 10cm; • High heeled footwear higher than 10cm. It should be noted that staff members who work in both an office area and a shop floor environment may wear their PPE in the office area. They must however dress in a neat manner and comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Requirements detailed below. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements All employees / contractors who work in, visit or access maintenance, workshop, warehouse, production, manufacturing and construction areas are required to wear as a minimum: • Long trousers; • Long sleeved shirts; • High visibility vest / clothing; • Enclosed flat heeled footwear; • Additional PPE as required. DEDIR Acceptable Standard of Attire Policy – June 2010 Page 1 of 2 Further information regarding clothing requirements when accessing these areas can be found in the Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Policy (SPP-052). Downer EDI Rail Uniforms All employees who are supplied with Downer EDI Rail uniforms or branded clothing are to wear the clothing as issued. No modifications to uniforms or branded clothing are permitted. Employees are to ensure that uniforms or branded clothing displays the current company logo and that they are worn in a presentable manner. Casual Days and Working on Weekends Whilst it has become customary at certain facilities for staff to dress in a more casual manner on a nominated casual day, it is still expected that a certain level of professionalism is maintained. As such employees/contractors at facilities which hold a casual day should ensure that their clothing and footwear is clean and presentable. In addition to the above listing of unacceptable attire, other examples of clothing and footwear which would be inappropriate for a casual day include: • Thongs; • Singlets; • Any clothing which is ragged/has holes in it. Further, employees who attend meetings external to Downer EDI Rail on a casual day should conform to the above listed types of acceptable attire. This policy applies to instances where staff attend the office on weekends or public holidays. Actions Which May Be Taken By Management Should a staff member arrive at work in attire not in accordance with this policy they will be asked to return home to change. Further instances of inappropriate attire may result in disciplinary action being taken against the offender in accordance with Downer EDI Rail's Disciplinary Procedure (SPP-121). Peter Borden Chief Executive Officer June 2010 DEDIR Acceptable Standard of Attire Policy – June 2010 Page 2 of 2