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EMPLOYEE DRESS STANDARD The manner in which every Protech employee dresses and presents themselves contributes to the corporate culture and reputation of our company. Good grooming and appropriate dress also reflect employee pride and inspire customer confidence in the professional and technical organisation we represent. A professional appearance is therefore essential at all times to ensure we always make a favourable impression with each of our customers and our potential clients and candidates. This extends past traditional interactions with Clients, to include how you present yourself whenever you are travelling to and from the office, while wearing a Protech branded clothing item or driving a Protech branded vehicle. Protech’s Dress Code The Dress Code for all Protech staff is Relaxed Corporate, with Business Casual allowed on Fridays or at management discretion. This applies to all staff, regardless of role, branch or division. The main purpose of implementing this code is to ensure all Protech staff look like a professional team. This guide has been prepared to provide direction and guidance regarding the expectations around Employee Dress Standards. It is not all inclusive and is subject to change. While no standard can cover all contingencies, this guide will help to provide solid examples as to what is expected. Employees are still required to exercise their best judgement when deeming if their attire fits business requirements. For maternity guidelines please speak with your manager or HR. Please note that management discretion and/or HR direction can be applied to ensure attire meets minimum dress standards where attire may be deemed to be inappropriate. Corporate Colours Staff should base their work wardrobes across the following corporate colour palette: Red, Navy, Blue, White, Grey, and Black. What is “Relaxed Corporate Attire”? Relaxed Corporate attire is best described as clean, neat, crisp and professional, suitable for a chance meeting with a senior client, supplier, executive level candidate or your own GM and MD. It is suitable for meetings with major clients and suppliers in formal locations, at events and presentations, whether on-site or in branch. Relaxed Corporate attire is not as formal as Corporate attire (business suit and tie), but more formal than traditional Business Casual (polo shirt and jeans). It includes pressed shirts and business pants for men (ties and jackets are optional), tailored dresses, pants, suits, blouses and skirts for women (jackets or cardigans are optional). The best rule to determine suitability is to ensure that your attire is appropriate for your most formal meeting of the day. EXAMPLES: Relaxed Corporate Attire – Men Shirts: Business shirts should be collared, long sleeved or short sleeved. Shirts can be plain coloured, checked or striped. No shirts with inappropriate print should be worn. No Polos should be worn. Pants: Long pants are always to be worn. These can be suit pants, heavy cotton chinos or other semi-formal trousers. Dark denim jeans may be allowed should there be a valid business reason (on-site visits) or an exemption from your General Manager. Faded, ripped, old or torn jeans are not permitted. Shoes: Leather shoes or enclosed boots should be worn. No athletic shoes or hiking boots. Steel caps may be required for site visits. Ties: Ties are generally not necessary for Relaxed Corporate however they should be worn when attending high level meetings or representing Protech at a company corporate event. It never hurts to be slightly overdressed. Jackets: The same rules apply for Jackets as for Ties. Relaxed Corporate Attire – Women Shirts/Blouses: Appropriate Relaxed Corporate choices for women include cotton, silk or synthetic blouses, knitwear and tailored shirts. Sleeveless shirts are allowed but please ensure no lingerie is visible. The fit should not be too tight and cleavage should not be visible. As a general rule, you should not be able to see up, through or down any shirt or blouse. Pants/Skirts: Pants and skirts should be of a conservative nature (not tight). Dark denim jeans may be allowed at your manager’s discretion. Leggings or jersey pants should not be worn. S_0001_A March 2014 Page 1 of 2 EMPLOYEE DRESS STANDARD Dresses: Dresses should be of an appropriate length (not too short) and allow you to sit comfortably in public. Sun dresses, beach dresses, spaghetti straps or dresses with cut outs shall not be worn. Shoes: Should be leather or fabric. When choosing a shoe for work, think comfort over fashion. Colours should compliment the corporate colour palette. Always ensure you can walk comfortably in your shoes. Steel caps may be required for site visits. Jackets: The same rules apply as for women as for men re Relaxed Corporate Attire - Jackets. What is “Business Casual Attire”? Business Casual Attire is best described as a Protech Polo Shirt, or pressed shirts/blouses and Jeans or Chinos for Men and similar (Protech Polo Shirt and jeans or business skirt) for Women. This should only be worn on Fridays. While this is a relaxed dress code, there are still rules. Jeans should not be ripped, torn, old, stained or in disrepair Shoes should be enclosed, in good repair and in either leather You should not be able to see up, through or down any item or fabric. of clothing Bottoms should not be patterned and/or printed. Clothes should be clean and, if woven, ironed. Shirts or Polos shouldn’t have more than one button undone EXAMPLES: Business Casual Attire – Men Shirts: Protech Polo Shirts are accepted as Business Casual Attire; they should be in good repair and neatly pressed. Pants: Dark denim jeans or Chinos are allowed; they should not be faded, ripped or old. Shoes: Leather/Fabric shoes or enclosed boots should be worn. No athletic shoes or hiking boots. Steel caps may be required for site visits. Business Casual Attire – Women Shirts/Blouses: Protech Polo Shirts are suitable attire for Business Casual; they should be in good repair and neatly pressed. Pants/Skirts: Dark denim jeans are accepted to be worn within the office as long as they are in good condition. Leggings or jersey pants should not be worn. Shoes: Leather/Fabric shoes or enclosed boots should be worn. No athletic shoes or hiking boots. Steel caps may be required for site visits. Hair, Makeup, Nails, Hair should be worn in a neat and tidy fashion and should be of a discrete and professional colour Perfume and Aftershave: and style. Please remember that some of your colleagues could be allergic to the chemicals in perfumes/aftershaves/makeup, so wear these substances with restraint. Nails should be groomed in a neat condition, with no chipped nail polishes. Jewellery and Accessories: Jewellery and Accessories should be discrete and professional, with limited body piercing. Hats and Head Coverings: Hats are not appropriate to wear in the office. Head Covers that are required for religious purposes are allowed. Protech Logos – Where not already the case, all shirts and blouses can be embroidered with the Protech logo at Embroidery: Protech’s cost. Contact HR for details. General: Clothing for site visits should only be worn on the days an actual visit is required, this should be compliant with the client’s site requirements. All clothing should be kept in good repair and neatly pressed, shirts should be tucked and belts worn with pants. Broken clothing and shoes or those in disrepair should be repaired or replaced immediately. For the purposes of this standard – ‘Should’ means that this is the preferred action and ‘Shall’ means that the direction or activity is mandatory. Implications of not adhering to the Protech Corporate Dress Code Management may make exceptions to this dress code for special occasions. Any employee unsure of what is appropriate should check with the manager or supervisor. Employees who do not meet a professional standard may be sent home to change. Continued disregard of the Dress Code may result in performance discussions with your manager. Marc Meili Managing Director S_0001_A March 2014 Page 2 of 2 .

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