39 Facilities Achieve Top Safety and Environmental Standards in Chlorine Industry
TL;DR
39 top chlor-alkali facilities achieve The Chlorine Institute's 'Diamond Level' status, setting industry safety benchmark.
Diamond Level recognition based on 2024 safety data with zero injuries, incidents, and accidents over five years in chlor-alkali operations.
CI's recognition program emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and continuous improvement, ensuring industry commitment to zero harm and excellence.
Chlorine's vital role extends beyond water disinfection to plastic production, pharmaceuticals, and more, showcasing its diverse and essential applications.
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The Chlorine Institute (CI) has honored 39 facilities from across North America and internationally with its prestigious Diamond Level Safety and Environmental Performance recognition, highlighting unprecedented safety achievements in the chlor-alkali industry.
The Diamond Level designation represents the most stringent safety recognition in the industry, requiring facilities to maintain zero recordable injuries, zero reportable quantity incidents, and zero Risk Management Plan reportable accidents over a consecutive five-year period. This achievement spans multiple sectors, including chlor-alkali producers, chlorine packagers, sodium hypochlorite manufacturers, and chlorine industrial users.
CI President Frank Reiner emphasized the significance of this recognition, stating that these facilities embody the organization's 'Aim for Zero' philosophy. By achieving perfect safety records, these companies set a benchmark for excellence and demonstrate a commitment to protecting workers, communities, and the environment.
The recognized facilities represent diverse industries that rely on chlorine, a critical chemical used in drinking water disinfection, plastic production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device creation, and metal refining. The Diamond Level status underscores the industry's ability to manage complex chemical processes with exceptional safety and environmental stewardship.
This recognition not only celebrates individual facility achievements but also serves as an industrywide motivator for continuous improvement in safety protocols and environmental management. The Chlorine Institute's program encourages all members to pursue rigorous safety standards and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
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