Quality, Environment, Health & Safety

American Steed Inc. is committed to reusing, testing, and recycling used electronics in accordance with R2v3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. We will maintain conformance to the requirements of our QEH&S management system and scope. In conjunction with these services, American Steed Inc. has established, implemented, and maintains a documented Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEH&S) Management System to ensure customer satisfaction and the health and safety of our employees.

American Steed Inc. will continually strive to minimize adverse impacts on the environment by managing used and end-of-life electronic equipment, components, and materials. This commitment applies to on-site activities and to the selection of downstream vendors, and follows a test, reuse, and recycle hierarchy of responsible management strategies.

American Steed Inc. shall handle all Focus Materials in a manner protective of workers, public health, and the environment. We will design our recycling operation with a focus on conserving
metals, plastic, and other non-renewable resources.

As part of its commitment to effective QEH&S management, American Steed Inc. shall

• Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements defined by federal, state, and local laws, as well as other applicable requirements and guidelines.
• Consult and encourage participation of workers and workers’ representatives.
• Continually review and refine the QEH&S system to reflect changing legal requirements, industry
  best practices, and organizational goals.
• Employ sustainable practices to prevent pollution, eliminate hazards, and reduce risks.
• Ensure all employees are adequately trained and foster a culture of continuous learning,
  innovation, and participation to fulfill their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Establish performance standards and implement risk assessments, inspections, and monitoring
  programs to ensure compliance. We will ensure applicable requirements are met at all times.
• Manage all waste streams by the test, reuse, and recycle hierarchy in the selection and
  management of downstream vendors throughout the recycling chain.
• Adhere to a no-landfill policy for Focus Materials and ensure all materials are processed with a
  commitment to minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure child labor, forced labor, or prison labor is not used, as defined by the International
  Labour Organization.
• Sanitize data-bearing media in accordance with NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1, refrain from using
  data remaining on that media, and manage Focus Materials only through approved downstream
  vendors.
• Ensure our QEH&S policy is communicated to all employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
  American Steed Inc. believes conservation of the environment and protection of employees’ health and safety is a shared concern, achievable through continuous employee-management
  cooperation.

American Steed Inc. will continually improve its Environmental, Health and Safety
management system with a focus on the circular economy and improving the quality of life for the
communities it serves.