Sishen Mine Dress Code and Image Standard - SHEQ-HR-STD-004

SISHEN MINE
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IMPLEMENTATION DATE 2024-01-01
DRESS CODE AND IMAGE STANDARD REV00
DOC NO: SHEQ-HR-STD-004
DRESS CODE AND IMAGE STANDARD

SISHEN MINE
SIGNATURE AND
AUTHORISATIONS NAME POSITION DATE
EMPLOYEE NUMBER
SPECIALIST OE &
AUTHOR I GRIQUA __________________ 10/11/2023
PERFORMANCE
6133770
REVIEWED BY M THERON SPECIALIST LFI __________________ 10/11/2023

6085282
MANAGER PEOPLE &

APPROVED BY S NKOMOMBINI __________________ 10/11/2023
ORGANISATION
6057637
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DRESS CODE AND IMAGE STANDARD IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 2024-01-01
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CONTENTS
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1 PURPOSE 3
2 SCOPE 3
3 DEFINITIONS 3
4 IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITY 4
5 STANDARD 4
6 REVISION HISTORY 9
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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Dress Code Standard is:
• To provide rules and guidelines to regulate the management of employee dress code.
• To give guidance to acceptable and unacceptable forms of attire and appearance on Sishen
Mine premises.
2 SCOPE
This Standard applies to all Sishen Mine employees (Permanent employees, FTE’s, Graduate
Trainees, Apprentices, Interns and PIT’s) as well as Service Providers, Consultants and Visitors.
Visitors are to be made aware by hosts of this Standard prior to coming on site. Everyone should be
dressed in a neat, professional and safe manner.
This Standard does not cover employees wearing PPE to work, as this is done per Procedure for
Personal Protective Equipment (SHEQ-SHE-PRO-060) and the Personal Protective Equipment
Specification (SHEQ-SHE-SPEC-003).
The Sishen Mine Dress Code Standard is applicable to all mine premises, including offices in town,
the Occupational Health Centre and all Training Centres.
3 DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
Flip-flops (Plakkies) A light sandal, typically of plastic or rubber, with a thong between a big and a
second toe.
Platform Shoes Are shoes, boots or sandals with an obvious thick sole, usually in a range of 3 –
10 cm.
Sandal Shoes A light shoe with either an openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the
foot.
Stiletto Shoes Shoe with a thin, high tapering heel.
Employees An individual who is, according to national law, recognised as an employee of
the business unit and on the business unit’s payroll. This includes employees on
probation Permanent employees, FTE’s, Graduate Trainees, Apprentices,
Interns and PIT’s.
Applicable dress code areas For the purposes of this document, the dress code applies to all areas where
work related activities\functions are performed (e.g. Office environment, caucus
areas), but exclude areas, where specific PPE is required.
Workplace (PPE) areas Pit, plant, workshops, stores, laydown areas, refuelling bays etc.
Offensive words\pictures Wording that discriminates, political connotations, swear\vulgar words, offensive
words depicted by symbols or pictures and words\pictures loaded with sexual
content.
PPE Reference Documents Procedure for Personal Protective Equipment (SHEQ-SHE-PRO-060), Personal
Protective Equipment Specification (SHEQ-SHE-SPEC-003), Mandatory Code
of Practice for The Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Women in
Mining (SHEQ-SISHEN-COP-025)
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4 IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITY
No: Designation: Responsibility:
1. Manager: People & Organisation • Is responsible for this Standard and must approve any
changes to this document.
• Shall ensure compliance to this Standard and that this
document remains current.
2. Section Managers • Is responsible for implementing and monitoring this Standard.
3. Line Managers • Is responsible for enforcing compliance with this Standard
4. Employees • Shall dress according to this Standard
5 STANDARD
5.1 Dress code recommendations
Smart Casual business attire is an approved option for every day. However, employees should wear
clothing that is comfortable and practical for work, but not distracting or offensive to others.
Employees who are exempted from the dress code for medical reasons (foot conditions and maternity
or other specific needs of differently abled persons), must be approved by the OMP.
Where required to walk through Workplace PPE areas to get to an office or caucus area, the required
PPE will supersede the dress code.
Following are the specific expectations of the dress code for work:
5.1.1 Slacks and pants

In Workplace PPE areas, clothing should adhere to the Procedure for Personal Protective Equipment
(SHEQ-SHE-PRO-060) and the Personal Protective Equipment Specification (SHEQ-SHE-SPEC-
003)
In office areas slacks or pants of cotton or synthetic material, wool pants, flannel pants and neat
looking jeans and chinos are acceptable.
As a general rule, short pants are not allowed. Unacceptable slacks or pants in the workplace include
torn jeans, sweatpants, exercise pants, shorts, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants.
Leggings are allowed, where a loose top is worn and such top covers up to the knee and meet the
requirements for tops, as specified in this standard.
No lower body parts or underwear must be exposed when bending over or lifting arms.
Figure 1: Examples of acceptable pants/slacks in the workplace for males and females.
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Figure 2: Examples of unacceptable pants/slacks in the workplace
5.1.2 Skirts, Dresses
Skirts or dresses are never allowed in the workplace PPE areas.

In the office environment casual dresses and skirts are acceptable.
As a general rule, dresses and skirts that are above knee length and that do not allow bending are
not appropriate. Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts,
sun dresses, beach dresses, bathing suit cover-ups, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate.
See-through skirts and dress with holes or large openings, which reveals personal body parts or
underwear are not permitted.
Figure 3: Examples of unacceptable skirts/dresses in the workplace
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5.1.3 Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets

Dress shirts, sweaters, golf-type shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, neat athletic tops, and turtlenecks are
acceptable attire for work.
Inappropriate attire for work includes tank tops, midriff baring tops, shirts with potentially offensive
words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans, halter-tops, tops with bare shoulders, tops that
reveal cleavage or underwear, see-through tops and tops with holes or large openings, which reveals
personal body parts or underwear. Sleeves with a wide opening revealing underwear, is not
appropriate.
For shirts, blouses to be appropriate, it must have a sleeve and sleeve must not be off the shoulder.
Sleeves with a wide opening revealing underwear, is not appropriate. Body vests and jackets are
permitted only if worn over shirts, tops or blouses.
Figure 4: Examples of acceptable shirts for males and females
Figure 4: Examples of unacceptable shirts/tops for males and females
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5.1.4 Training Shifts

All employees reporting for training shifts must wear normal PPE as they do any other day when
reporting for work. The programme may involve entering high risk areas and therefore this
requirement.
5.1.5 Kumba Branded clothing

Any branded clothing which complies with the dress code and made available to the workforce as
part of recognition for a specific achievement will have as a standard the Company-approved branding
embroidered on it and is acceptable to wear in the applicable dress code areas. Corporate shirt is
permissible in the workplace PPE areas as prescribed in Personal Protective Equipment Specification
(SHEQ-SHE-SPEC-003).
Employees and Management must at all times adhere to Kumba branded attire. It is discouraged to
dress in competitor branded attire.
5.1.6 Cultural Wear

Anglo American acknowledges dress or grooming requirements related to an employee’s religion,
ethnicity, disability, medical condition or any other protected class status appropriate for a business
environment. However, priority will be given to health and safety, security and other similar
considerations.
5.1.7 Shoes and Footwear

In Workplace PPE areas footwear should adhere to the Procedure for Personal Protective Equipment
003).
In other applicable areas conservative athletic or walking shoes, loafers, boots, and leather deck
shoes, as examples, are acceptable. Shoes in office areas should have a firm grip, a wide based heel,
fastening across the feet, non-slip soles as well as cover both the toes and the heels. As a general
rule, stilettos, sandals, flip-flops, clogs, slippers, wedges and platforms might all cause a safety risk
and are not acceptable in the workplace.
Figure 5: Examples of unacceptable shoes and footwork
5.1.8 Head wear

Beanies, caps and doeks are allowed, provided it does not contain offensive words or pictures and
must be neat and in good condition.
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5.1.9 Jewellery, Makeup

In Workplace PPE areas, jewellery should adhere to the Procedure for Personal Protective Equipment
003).
Jewellery and make-up should be in good taste, with limited visible body piercing.
5.1.10 Nails
Nails to be of adequate length to perform the task safely and effectively i.e. able to
open/close/equipment in the workplace.
5.1.11 Hair
Long hair to be tied when entering the Workplace (PPE) area.
5.1.12 Maternity wear

Make provision for closed shoe, which meets requirements of pregnant women (breathability, stretch,
non-slip)
Comfortable footwear that accommodates swelling feet and meets the above footwear requirements
is acceptable, unless medical conditions require an exemption to be granted by the OMP. Maternity
wear including dresses, tops/shirts and pants that meet the dress code requirements is acceptable.
Kumba will make provision of maternity shirts for pregnant employees. Pregnant employees can
choose to wear these shirts.
5.1.13 Business Casual Dress Code for Travel and Client Interaction
When representing the company or interacting with customers or potential customers employees
should follow the guideline as set out in this Dress Code and Image Standard.
Additionally, before visiting a customer or potential customer ascertain the accepted dress code and
match it in your attire. This is especially important when you are traveling globally representing the
company.
5.2 Management Responsibility
Make available a copy of Dress Code and Image Standard among employees.
If clothing does not meet the Standard requirements, i.e. inappropriate, unprofessional, and/or
offensive the employee will be sent home and all other policies about personal time use will apply.
Accountability Framework will be applied for dress code violations.
5.3 Conclusion
This Dress Code and Image Standard does not cover all contingencies; therefore, employees must
exert a certain amount of judgment in their choice of clothing to wear to work. Wear clothing and
accessories that will project a professional image of you and the company. If you experience
uncertainty about unacceptable attire for work, please ask your Line Manager or your People &
Organisation (HR) colleagues.
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SISHEN MINE

DRESS CODE AND IMAGE STANDARD

REVIEWED BY M THERON SPECIALIST LFI __________________ 10/11/2023

MANAGER PEOPLE &

5.1.1 Slacks and pants

Figure 2: Examples of unacceptable pants/slacks in the workplace

5.1.2 Skirts, Dresses

Skirts or dresses are never allowed in the workplace PPE areas.

Figure 3: Examples of unacceptable skirts/dresses in the workplace

5.1.3 Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets

Figure 4: Examples of acceptable shirts for males and females

Figure 4: Examples of unacceptable shirts/tops for males and females

5.1.4 Training Shifts

5.1.5 Kumba Branded clothing

5.1.6 Cultural Wear

5.1.7 Shoes and Footwear

Figure 5: Examples of unacceptable shoes and footwork

5.1.8 Head wear

5.1.9 Jewellery, Makeup

5.1.12 Maternity wear

5.2 Management Responsibility

Accountability Framework will be applied for dress code violations.

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