Each company must manage remaining wastes and releases in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of employees and the public. This voluntary program encourages Louisiana facilities to reduce their waste and emissions beyond the levels required by environmental regulations. Columns were installed, new catalysts were employed, a new emissions recovery system was installed, and the entire operating philosophy was changed to achieve some very dramatic environmental improvements. The Process Safety Code is designed to prevent fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases. The Code comprises a series of management practices that reflect this goal, with the expectation of continuous performance improvement for each management practice.
Process safety is an interdisciplinary effort.
Each element is composed of Management Practices. Individually, each Practice describes an activity or approach important to prevention of fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases. Collectively, the Practices encompass process safety from the design stage through operation, maintenance, and training. The scope of the Code includes manufacturing, processing, handling, and on-site storage of chemicals. This Code must be implemented with full recognition of the community's interest, expectations, and participation in achieving safe operations.