OxyChem has tailored its health, environment and safety management system to incorporate the elements of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® initiative. The program is structured around a set of HES metrics, many of which are more stringent than the government requires. Among the Responsible Care requirements are: implementation of management systems that are verified by independent auditors; tracking performance through established HES measures; and extending best practices to business partners. OxyChem plants also regularly participate in community advisory panels to discuss HES improvements, performance and other information of interest.
OxyChem is committed to advancing the safe and secure management of chemical products and processes, and continually strives to ensure safe production, distribution, use and disposal of its products.
The four basic commitments required of Responsible Care companies are:
- Implementing the Responsible Care Security Code.
- Applying a modern management system to achieve and verify results.
- Measuring and publicly reporting performance.
- Obtaining independent certification that a management system is in place and functions according to professional standards.
For a comprehensive review of Responsible Care, visit www.responsiblecare-us.com.