program details

Each business segment of Occidental has a program covering the functional areas of worker and public safety, industrial hygiene, environment, and process risk management that achieves a consistent standard of care worldwide for people and the environment. These programs:

1. Integrate HES considerations into business planning and decision-making processes.

2. Include a management system designed to maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

3. Verify compliance through self-monitoring programs and regular facility assessments and, in a timely manner, correct any deficiencies noted.

4. Correct, or discontinue participation in, any activity that poses an unacceptable risk to human health or safety or has an unacceptable environmental impact.

5. Responsibly address issues related to past operating or waste management practices.

6. Establish appropriate design, construction, operating and maintenance programs and standards to minimize risks, reduce releases and waste, increase energy efficiency, and conserve natural resources.

7. Include programs to analyze and mitigate risks, investigate significant HES incidents, and prepare for and respond to emergencies.

8. Train and empower employees to take individual responsibility for HES activities related to their job performance.

9. Communicate to employees, contractors, customers, the surrounding communities and others who may be affected the potential hazards associated with its facilities, activities and products and the protective measures that have been implemented.

10. Encourage participation in the development of effective HES laws and regulations.

11. Develop constructive relationships with communities, environmental, trade and technical organizations, and other interested persons, and report publicly on HES performance.

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