SOCIAL / OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY Global Machine Safety Evaluation & Remediation Starting in 2018, Whirlpool Corporation implemented a global machine remediation program focusing on Thermoformers based on trends and incidents’ analytics. The effort was expanded globally to cover the rest of the machinery implementing additional evaluation tools and controls. In 2020 Whirlpool Corporation developed the multi-year Machine Safety Initiative. An Asset Ranking Process was implemented in order to identify and prioritize, globally, the sequence of equipment to be intervened. Following this prioritization, three specific processes are performed for each piece of equipment: 1 Machine Safety Threshold Questionnaire Evaluation form to ensure current machinery meets minimum machine safety requirements 2 Functional Safety Check Procedure To determine inspections routines for every single safety device 3 Machine Risk Assessment Deep analysis of machine’s safety devices performance level in order to identify gaps and implement countermeasures as part of the Machine’s Remediation Process Safety Performance: A Shared Responsibility Whirlpool Corporation is committed to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace injuries. We recognize that to get there, we must further embed EHS as a shared responsibility, relying on strong connections within and between EHS, Engineering and Operations at all levels of the organization. The WCM methodology drives cross-pillar engagement and empowers everyone to own the risk-reduction efforts. We host Global Manufacturing Councils monthly to connect with our operational leadership and key stakeholders and align priorities, expectations and share best practices and success stories. Our EC also maintains visibility to monthly EHS performance dashboards and key improvement actions. A personal commitment to safety is paramount at every level of the organization, and our “We Care” culture change extends to site operating leaders and frontline supervisors. To aid in this culture change, the Operating Safely workshop was developed to provide frontline supervisors and site operating leaders tools and acumen using Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. Human error plays a role in incidents, and error-free performance can’t be guaranteed, so HOP realizes reliable hazard defenses and human error prevention. In 4Q 2021, the Operating Safely workshop was piloted with 35 frontline supervisors and site operating leaders across three manufacturing locations in India. Looking Ahead Moving forward, we will continue our transformation to one Global EHS team, forging stronger connections between regions and among subject matter experts to standardize our systems and procedures, digitize our processes and operationalize EHS using the WCM methodology. We will also actively utilize our risk analysis process as our compass to drive improvement in EHS, recognizing our shared responsibility to protect our employees, preserve the environment and act sustainably, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. Environmental Health and Safety is a shared responsibility. EHS OPERATIONS ENGINEERING Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 50