1、 Gas Turbines for the Petroleum,Chemical,and Gas Industry Services API STANDARD 616FOURTH EDITION,AUGUST 1998COPYRIGHT American Petroleum InstituteLicensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGHT American Petroleum InstituteLicensed by Information Handling ServicesCopyright American Petroleum Inst
2、itute Reproduced by IHS under license with API Licensee=BP Amoco/5928366101 Not for Resale,11/30/2005 07:01:30 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-API ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH AND SAFETY MISSIONAND GUIDING PRINCIPLES The members of the American Petroleum Institute are
3、 dedicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economicallydeveloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consum-ers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public,the government,and others todevelop
4、 and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protectingthe health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,APImembers pledge to manage our businesses according to the following principles usingsound science to prioritize risks and to impleme
5、nt cost-effective management practices:G To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.G To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our em
6、ployeesand the public.G To make safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and our development of new products and processes.G To advise promptly,appropriate officials,employees,customers and the public ofinformation on significant industry-related safety,health and en
7、vironmental hazards,and to recommend protective measures.G To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.G To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve thoseresources by using energ
8、y efficiently.G To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.G To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.G To work with others to resolve problems created by handlin
9、g and disposal of hazard-ous substances from our operations.G To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulationsand standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.G To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tan
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11、without license from IHS-,-,-Gas Turbines for the Petroleum,Chemical,and Gas Industry Services Manufacturing,Distribution and Marketing Department API STANDARD 616FOURTH EDITION,AUGUST 1998 Copyright American Petroleum Institute Reproduced by IHS under license with API Licensee=BP Amoco/5928366101 N
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