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Company Policy

Halliburton Global Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention

Date Approved: October 14, 2013 Reference No.: 3-10040

PURPOSE

This policy establishes the Company's commitment to substance abuse prevention in the workplace
and its stance on the use of drug and alcohol testing. The Company has implemented and enforces
this policy to endeavor to make its workplaces free of substance abuse.

SCOPE

All Company Employees and Independent ) while working,


present on Company or Customer Premises, or representing the Company in any way are required to
comply with the provisions of this policy, as well as any other applicable Company or Customer policy
or business practice, local law, or local regulatory agency policy.

Exception: Persons who are subject to Company Policy 3- U.S. Substance Abuse Prevention,
are not subject to this Policy 3-10040. This includes (1) all U.S. job applicants and Employees working
in the United States regardless of nationality and (2) all Agency Employees and Independent
Contractors working in the United States, regardless of nationality, while on Company or Customer
premises, or representing the Company at any time or in any manner.

POLICY

DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROHIBITIONS

Drug Abuse and Misuse

The Company strictly prohibits the possession, use, sale, attempted sale, purchase, attempted
purchase, conveyance, distribution, transfer, manufacture, or cultivation of Illicit Drugs or other
intoxicants at any time, in any amount, or in any manner (including the abuse or misuse of
prescription drugs).

Alcohol Abuse and Misuse

The Company prohibits the abuse, misuse, or possession of alcohol while working, present on
Company premises, or representing the Company in any way. Employees are prohibited from
reporting to work with alcohol in their systems. The Company also prohibits the use of alcohol, or the
possession of opened containers of alcohol, by employees operating Company-provided vehicles, or
operating any other vehicle while on Company business. Moreover, the use or abuse of alcohol off the
job that impairs performance at work to any extent will subject an employee to disciplinary action.

This policy will be administered and enforced through and in concert with applicable subsidiaries and
divisions on a country by country basis in regard to alcohol and intoxicating beverages and local law or
regulatory agency policy. In cases where this policy is in conflict with local law or regulatory agency
policy, local laws and local regulatory agency policy will be adhered to.

The detection of alcohol or intoxicating beverages at a level of .02 BAC (% Blood Alcohol
Concentration) or above while on duty will result in disciplinary action as described in the Drugs of
Abuse and Alcohol Testing Procedures Manual (contractual requirements, local law, or local regulatory
guidelines may supersede minimum discipline procedures).

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Company Entertainment and Business Functions

This policy is not intended to prohibit the legitimate, prudent, and approved use or consumption of
alcohol by Company employees in connection with client entertainment and similar business functions.
On occasion, the Company may authorize the serving of alcoholic beverages to persons of legal age at
a Company function (with the specific consent of a Vice President or higher). While employees are
permitted to consume alcohol at these specified work-related functions, those employees who choose
to consume alcohol at such functions are expected to drink responsibly, act professionally, exercise
good judgment, refrain from becoming intoxicated or impaired, and at all times and in all ways
represent themselves and the Company appropriately. In addition, employees are strictly prohibited
from operating a vehicle or engaging in any other activity that may be hazardous if undertaken while
impaired.

Prescription Medication Abuse and Misuse

A Covered Person who uses prescription or over-the-counter medications that may impair his or her
ability to perform safely is responsible for notifying either his or her immediate supervisor or a medical
or human resources representative, so that steps can be taken to minimize the safety risks posed by
such use. Failure to report such use may subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and

can safely perform the responsibilities of his or her position. Any information the Company may learn

Company personnel only on a need-to-know basis.

It is the Covered Persons' responsibility to consult with his or her health care provider to review
relevant dosing instructions and determine whether the use of a medication could lead to impairment.
Medication containing alcohol shall not be used immediately preceding or during an individual's
scheduled work day.

The Company reserves the right to transfer, reassign, place on leave of absence, or take other
appropriate action related to any employees during the time the Covered Person uses medication that
may affect the Covered Person's ability to perform his or her job functions safely.

CUSTOMER POLICY

It is the Company's policy to support Customer's policies regarding drugs, alcohol, and substance
abuse. Covered Persons shall comply with Customer's policies regarding drugs, alcohol, and substance
abuse while on customer Premises.

TESTING

The Company may require employees to submit to testing for the illicit presence of drugs and/or the
presence of alcohol. All testing of Covered Persons done as a part of this policy must conform to
Company procedures, applicable Customer policy, local laws, and local regulatory agency guidelines.
Where permitted by local law or local regulatory guidelines, the following drug and alcohol tests may
be conducted by or on behalf of the Company or its Customers: Job Applicant, For-Cause, Post-
Incident, Unannounced Random, Return-to-Duty, Follow-Up, Unit Sweep, Preassignment, and other
tests as mandated by local regulatory agencies and law. Collections and testing will be conducted only
by qualified personnel and as applicable regulations and laws allow.

A Covered Person testing positive for an Illicit Drug, alcohol, or intoxicating substance may be
violation of this policy. The Company reserves the right to require on an unannounced basis collection
of a second specimen in the event the first specimen has been determined to be invalid for testing
purposes. Confirmed positive test results for a Covered Person indicating the presence of an Illicit
Drug, alcohol, or intoxicating substance is grounds for immediate disciplinary action up to and
including immediate termination.

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Tampering with a sample by a Covered Person or using a substance or device designed to falsify test
results is a violation of this policy, which may result in termination and may affect reemployment
consideration.

Refusal to provide an adequate sample within a reasonable time frame for testing under the terms of
this policy is a violation of this policy, which may result in disciplinary action up to and including
termination and may affect reemployment consideration.

A Covered Person may request that the sample that was originally submitted be retested by an
approved laboratory at his or her own expense. If a confirmed positive test result is reversed due to
the results of the retest, the Company will reimburse the Covered Person for all testing costs.

A Covered Person will be given the opportunity to have test results explained to the Covered Person in
confidence. The Covered Person, upon written request, may obtain copies of all information and
records related to his or her test.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The Company treats all testing information as confidential, save and except any requirements of the
Company to disclose any testing information under applicable Customer policy, local law, and/or local
regulatory agency policy.

SEARCHES

All searches of Company or Customer Premises must conform to any Company procedures, applicable
Customer policy, and any local regulations and/or local law.

As a condition of providing services, employment, or continued employment by the Company, Covered


Persons are required to consent to searches. Employees may be requested to sign forms documenting
this consent; however, a signed consent form is not required, for continued employment consent.
Covered Persons while on Company or Customer Premises, are required to comply with the provisions
of this policy and Customer requirements, when applicable, in order to provide products and/or
services to the Company. Where Employees are covered by specific Customer requirements or a site
labor agreement, those published procedures will be followed.

DISCIPLINE

Employees in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment, even for first offenses, subject to local laws and regulations. In
appropriate circumstances, the Company will notify law enforcement and fully cooperate with any
resulting investigation and/or prosecution.

REHABILITATION/REEMPLOYMENT

Procedures vary depending on location. Employees are encouraged to seek rehabilitation; Company
support and eligibility for rehire are dependent on local regulatory policy and local employment law.
Assistance for Halliburton employees can be obtained by contacting our Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) for consultation on treatment resources and expertise.

DEFINITIONS

Company means Halliburton Company, a Delaware corporation, its successors and subsidiaries and
their divisions.

Covered Person means any Employee or Independent Contractor (collectively, Covered Persons )
while on Customer or Company Premises.

Customer means any customer of the Company.

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Employees means all prospective, present, and former employees of the Company worldwide.

Illicit Drugs includes all drugs, narcotics, and intoxicants for which possession or misuse is made
illegal under local law or local regulatory policy, and includes prescription medication for which the
individual does not have a valid prescription.

Independent Contractor means a self-employed independent contractor (includes consultants) who


provides a unique service or expertise to the Company on an as-needed basis, over a specific period of
time not to exceed 12 months. This service or expertise is provided directly to the Company through a
contractual agreement to perform work according to their methods, without being subject to control of
the Company except for the final work product. Independent Contractors are paid through Accounts
Payable and are not paid by Company payroll.

On Duty means (1) when being compensated on an hourly or salaried basis for work related
activities; and/or (2) when engaged in activity, the principal purpose of which is the furtherance of the
Company's business.

Premises means all buildings, facilities, and parking areas owned or leased by the Company (or a
customer) and all places where the Company (or a customer) conducts business.

Project Hire means an individual hired within the U.S. who is a Company employee paid through
Company payroll, but is eligible for very limited benefits to include Retirement & Savings and Workers
Compensation only.

REFERENCE

Company Policy 3- U.S. Substance Abuse Prevention

Company Policy 3- Driving Safety-Operation of Motor Vehicles

Company Business Practice 4- Rehire Eligibility Status

APPROVED BY: Policy Committee DATE LAST REVIEWED: September 29, 2014

Supersedes POLICY STATEMENT OF: Administrative changes only December 4, 2012; November 22, 2011;
and September 11, 2009. April 13, 2011; April 23, 2008; and October 17, 2000.

For further assistance: Halliburton Policies

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SIGNATURE DATE

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