Many OxyChem facilities, including the OxyChem headquarters in Dallas, have achieved Star status under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs as being among the safest work sites in the U.S. The Star designation is the highest recognition for excellence in safety and health given by OSHA.

OxyChem has succeeded in achieving Star status at 33 facilities, including 19 it currently operates. In addition, contractors at OxyChem sites have received awards under OSHA's Contractor Star program.

To be eligible for the OSHA Star or a state equivalent, a work site must have comprehensive and successful safety and health programs. Additionally, the site must have both total reportable and lost work day injury rates below the industry's national average. OSHA criteria for Star status strongly encourage the use of employee committees to ensure that the facility meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements. Oxy's experience demonstrates that employee involvement sustains high levels of safety performance, which is the primary goal of pursuing the OSHA Star designation.