Process safety

Safety standards and procedures are incorporated in our facility design, construction, and start-up activities. Our quality assurance processes verify that materials received meet design specifications and that construction is in accordance with applicable standards.

Working with the American Petroleum Institute, we are contributing to the development of common industry metrics for process safety for the refining and petrochemical industries. By enhancing measurement in this area, we expect industry will further improve safety performance.

To help ensure compliance with applicable regulations, we have structured inspection and maintenance programs, regular testing of integrity-critical equipment, and strict procedures to maintain safe operations. Additionally, we apply advanced technologies in many of our manufacturing facilities to alert operators to investigate potentially abnormal operating events.