OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Eighteen OxyChem facilities, including the headquarters in Dallas, have achieved Star Status under OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as among the safest work sites in the U.S.
American Chemistry Council Energy Efficiency Award
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) awarded OxyChem's Augusta, Pasadena and Wichita facilities energy efficiency awards for specific projects undertaken at their facilities in 2009. Across OxyChem, resource conservation and pollution prevention projects resulted in annual reductions of over 5,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, 2 million pounds of solid waste and 1.5 million gallons of wastewater, and realized energy savings equivalent to about 17,000 barrels of oil.
Chlorine Institute Safety and Environmental Awards
OxyChem's Convent and Battleground plants were awarded the Chlorine Institute's highest safety honor, the Chairman's Safety Excellence Award.
Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) S.A.F.E.
OxyChem's Convent and Taft plants were recognized as the Best in Louisiana by the Louisiana Chemical Association S.A.F.E. (Serious About Fostering Excellence) program for their excellence in safety, PSM, environmental performance and support of the local community.
Invensys Operations Management
OxyChem Taft was awarded the Best Mobile Solution in Invensys Operations Management's annual Wonderware Open competition for its use of Wonderware IntelaTrac to ensure the proper function of critical instruments in its manufacturing facilities. Functional checks are performed on equipment to prevent and mitigate hazardous chemical release during routine and emergency operations.
CSX Transportation Chemical Safety Excellence Award
CSX Transportation (CSXT) recognized OxyChem with its annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award for OxyChem's commitment to safe hazardous material railcar loading and maintenance. To qualify for the award, OxyChem shipped 600 or more railcars during 2009 on CSXT, with no non-accidental hazardous material releases during the year.