1、Management Practices,Self-Assessment Process,and Resource Materials API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 9000 SECOND EDITION,OCTOBER 1998-days Environmental Partnmsbip American Petroleum Institute 16:48:20 American Petroleum Institute American Petroleum lnstitute I T)Environmental,Health and Safety Mission SF$-
2、and Guiding Principles MISSION The members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economically developing energy resources and supplying high qualily products and services to consumers.We recog
3、nize our responsibility to work with the public,the government,and others to develop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protecting the health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,API members pledge to manage our businesses accor
4、ding to the following principles using sound science to prioritize risks and to implement cost-effective management practices:PRINCIPLES To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,products and operations.To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materi
5、als and products in a manner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employees and the public.To mke safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and ow development of new products and processes.To advise promptly,appropriate officials,employees,cu
6、stomers and the public of information on significant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards,and to recommend protective measures.To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and disposal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.To economicall
7、y develop and produce natural resources and to conserve those resources by using energy efficiently.To extend knowlcdgc by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health and environmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.To commit to reduce overall emission
8、 and waste generation.To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazardous substances from our operations.To participate with govcrnmcnt and others in creating responsible laws,regulations and standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.To promote
9、these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materials,petroleum products and wastes.Rev.November 1996 16:48:33 Management Practices,Self-Assessment Process and Resource Materials Policy Analysis an
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16、 1998 American Petroleum Institute 16:48:33 CONTENTS Page SECTION 1-INTRODUCTION.1 SECTION 2.MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION.2.1 Background.2.2 Practical Implementation 2.3 Pollution Prevention Management Practices.2.3.1 Management Commitment.2.3.2 Prevention of Spills and Accidental Releases.2.3.3 Inventory of Releases and Assessment of Impacts.2.3.4 Pollution Prevention Opportunities and Approaches.2.3.5 Pollution Prevention in Research and Design.2.3.6 Industry and Public Outrea
