RC-0.1, rev 7

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Daikin America, Inc.

Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Policy

RC-0.1

Revision Number
7
Signature / Date / Title
Reviewed by: / ______ / ______ / Safety Manager
Reviewed by: / ______ / ______ / Environmental / PSM Manager
Reviewed by: / ______ / ______ / Orangeburg Mgmt Rep
Approved by: / ______ / ______ / VP – Finance
Approved by: / ______ / ______ / VP / Plant Manager

Revision History

Revision Number / Effective Date / Change Description
7 / Dec 12, 2014 / Edited Reviewertitles;added Purpose, Scope, Definitions and References; added wording about ethics; added wording about education and research; added wording about leading and lagging indicators;

Purpose:

The purpose of this procedure is to document DAI commitment to Responsible Care Guiding Principles and associated Product and Process Safety Codes. This procedure has been written to meet the requirements of RC14001© technical specification.

Scope:

This procedure applies to all facilities, employees and activities associated with Responsible Care within Daikin America, Inc.

Definitions:

Stakeholders – persons, groups or organizations impacted, or potentially impacted, by the company’s operations

OSHA VPP – Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Program

SHES – Safety, Health, Environmental and Security

References:

RC 14001: Responsible Care Management Systems – Technical Specification

ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems – Technical Specification

Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security Policy

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Daikin America, Inc.

At Daikin America, Inc. (DAI), every employee is responsible for excellence in the performance of our Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security (SHES) priorities. DAI is committed toethical leadership and stewardship in SHES activities, and to protect our employees, contractors, customers and community. Our commitment is to continually improve through Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security (SHES) management excellence, including:

  • Management commitment and employee participation
  • Adherence to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care® and the elements of OSHA VPP
  • Compliance with applicable SHES legislation, regulations and other requirements
  • Openness in dealing with stakeholders, taking into account public and employee inputs
  • Reduction of injuries and illnesses
  • Analysis of worksites and processes for appropriate Process Safety Management controls
  • Prevention of pollution
  • Reduction of wastes
  • Achieving minimal adverse environmental impact on the air, land, and water
  • Stewardship of raw materials and finished products throughout the supply chain
  • Support of education and research on SHES impacts of our products and processes
  • Assessment of security vulnerability for appropriate security controls
  • Training on Safety, Health, Environmental and Security priorities
  • Monitoring, reporting, reviewing performance with appropriate leading and lagging indicators

Each individual must be committed, and has the responsibility to support DAI goals to achieve an injury, illness and accident-free workplace, ensure security and to protect the environment. This commitment is a condition of continuing employment.