ECHEM recognizes that the protection of the health and safety of its employees and others involved in or affected by its activates, and the protection of the natural environment, are an integral part of the company’s business performance and a prime responsibility of all our workforce and related companies at every level.

The company is committed to achieve World Class HSE performance in accordance with good petrochemicals practice.

Specifically, ECHEM and its business Units will:

• Comply with relevant legislation and approved codes of practice, improving on the performance standards they specify where it is reasonably practicable and co-operate fully with enforcement Agencies and non-statutory bodies of Egypt in undertaking its duties.

• Develop and maintain effective contingency plans, where appropriate in conjunction with authorities and emergency services.

• Assess the environmental, industrial hygiene, health and safety impacts of its activates and manage the associated risks. 

• Consideration for the health and safety of others and for the natural environment.

• Aim to make continues improvements in its safety and environmental management so that accidents are reduced, pollution prevented and environmental emissions, waste, and use of energy are continually reviewed. 

•  Require our contracts and sub-contractors to demonstrate the same level of commitment to continue improvement in standards of care for health, safety and the environment.

• Foster an understanding of health, safety and  environmental issues relating to its business amongst staff, related companies, suppliers, contractors and communities local to its operations; and will seek to understand and consider their concerns.

   

•  Establishing a framework for regular review of HSE objectives and targets.

• Ensure compliance with the policy through a process of review and audit.

HSE Management System Manual