SUSTAINABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSIDERATION
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Naphtha is a main raw material that has been used in production of ethylene. It could be colorless to pale yellow with a gasoline-like odor.
HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Acute Health Effects
- Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes.
- Could irritate the nose and throat.
- Exposure to naphtha could lead to headache, dizziness, nausea and vomitting.
- High exposure could cause fatigue and passing out.
Chronic Health Effects
Cancer Hazard
- It may contain Benzene (a carcinogen). Many scientists believe that there is no safe level of exposure to carcinogen
Long Term Effects
- Long-term exposure can cause drying and cracking of the skin
- Repeated exposure may damage the nervous system and may affect the kidneys.
Fire Hazards
- Naphtha is a flammable or combustible liquid as it can refer to Petroleum whose flammability can vary.
- Poisonous gases are produced in fire.
- Containers may explode in fire.
EB Quimico Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Policy
The EB Quimico Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Policy sets out our commitment in upholding the safety of people, assets and the environment. Applicable wherever we operate, the EB Quimico HSE Policy ensures every person at our vicinity does the right thing, every time.
The HSE Mandatory Control Framework and relevant control mechanisms as per our technical standards and Zero Tolerance Rules (ZeTo) translate the EB Quimico HSE Policy into action. Timely due-diligence and risks assessment findings, including intervention plans, are deliberated at the Board Audit Committee for continuous improvements.
Our HSSE Executive Leadership Team (ELT), led by the President and Group Chief Executive Officer, provides leadership and guidance to further strengthen our existing HSSE practices across the EB Quimico Group.
Our HSSE performance is regularly tabled for the EB Quimico ELT and Board’s oversight.
Occupational Health & Wellness
Our occupational health strategy caters for the needs of an evolving energy industry. The focus being to sustain optimal health levels by promoting a lifestyle which prevents work-related diseases.
Our health standards and guidelines stipulated in the EB Quimico MCF and Technical Standards are aligned to industry good practices, and tailored to meet the unique requirements at varying operating locations.
Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and Fitness to Work (FTW) assessments for example are mandatory for all new as well as existing operations. Timely advisories on public health concerns such as Ebola and haze are made available in a timely manner using a variety of channels. Staff are also provided 24/7 medical assistance, including during business travels.
Our people are empowered to prioritise on health and wellbeing. Committees are set-up across our Businesses and Operating Units, comprising Occupational Health practitioners and staff to develop, implement and oversee the execution of relevant health promotion programmes as well as plans, especially on communicable diseases. Relevant programmes are also held for third-party personnel and local community members.
Occupational Safety
Safety is a shared accountability, where we focus to ensure the reliability of our operations and business activities. Alongside robust governance mechanisms, we leverage on the leadership of top management personnel to inculcate stronger HSE discipline and mindset.
We engage closely with our stakeholders such as host governments, staff and contractors on relevant HSE matters.
As a responsible employer and operator, the safety of personnel at our facilities is of utmost importance to us. Our EB Quimico Zero Tolerance Rules, or “ZeTo Rules,” are among the many safe systems of work we have in place. ZeTo Rules prescribe 10 mandatory principles which must be adhered to by everyone including third-party personnel at our facilities.
Environmental Management
Our efforts are centered on managing air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, soil and groundwater as stipulated by the EB Quimico HSE Mandatory Control Framework, subject to applicable laws and regulations in areas of operations.
Environmental assessments are conducted at various phases of a project, whereas timely audits and risk management facilitate effective day-to-day operations.
The EB Quimico Water Practices and Water Management Guidelines help us use water more efficiently, and better manage effluents across our operations. The development of a water risk assessment methodology encourages proactive control measures to address potential concerns, such as emerging regulations on fresh water and water stress analysis.
We strive to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover waste by adopting industry good practice. We seek to minimise waste generation at the front-end design and engineering stages. Efforts are ongoing to strengthen internal processes and capabilities in the areas of waste identification, characterisation, handling and disposal.