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SPX Corporation (SPX) is committed to operating our businesses throughout the world in a manner that reflects the highest standards of ethics and integrity and meets or exceeds applicable health and safety laws and regulations. We value continuous improvement in our ongoing efforts to implement and communicate effective management systems that help us protect our health and safety interests.

The Director – Health and Safety of SPX is responsible for implementing these policies and practices. Day-to-day responsibility for adherence rests with each Business Unit President. Our managers and employees share the responsibility to abide by our health and safety policies and practices, and apply them to their jobs.

SPX is committed to:

Our Employees
By continually seeking opportunities to improve the safety of our work practices and environments.

By providing the appropriate training, tools and resources to help our employees carry out their responsibilities in a safe manner.

Our Businesses
By integrating health and safety considerations into our strategic decision-making and planning processes.

By proactively developing and advancing innovative processes that will enable us to excel in health and safety performance.

Our Customers
By providing products that, when properly used, meet or exceed applicable health and safety standards.
 
Our Shareholders
By regularly assessing our health and safety risks and managing those risks in a responsible manner.

Our Suppliers and Contractors
By working with our suppliers and contractors to maintain appropriate levels of commitment to health and safety performance.

Regulatory Authorities
By cooperating with all regulatory authorities in reaching our mutual goal of protecting the health and safety of our employees and the public.

Christopher J. Kearney
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
SPX Corporation
August 25, 2009