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About the Responsible Care Ethic
The following three Codes of Practice from the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) are examples of how companies are guided in the management of chemical products throughout the phases of their life cycle.

1. Operations Code of Practice
This code describes the expectations for the safe and environmentally and socially responsible management of facilities and equipment operated by companies, or operated on their behalf. It addresses the following:

  • design and construction of facilities and equipment
  • operations activities, including production, blending, storage, laboratories, transportation, maintenance, contractor management, etc.
  • safety & security, including occupational health & safety, process safety management, emergency management, malicious intent, critical infrastructure, business continuity, incident reporting and investigation, etc.
  • environmental protection and enhancement
  • resource conservation, including energy, raw materials, water and other utilities and supplies
  • promotion of Responsible Care by name in and around operations.
 
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