Read Valero’s Social Responsibility Report to learn how the company puts into action its commitments to excellence in health and safety, the environment, community support, employee initiatives and corporate governance. |
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Both occupational and process safety are integrated into every facet of Valero operations. Valero’s occupational health and safety program is successful because it is developed, supported and carried out by all employees, from executive management to the newest hire. The company’s process safety program instills safety and reliability at every facility to push beyond regulatory compliance to operational excellence.
- Valero refineries achieved their second-lowest recordable-injury rate in 2011, with 0.62 incidents per 200,000 working hours.
- Valero contractors at its refineries also achieved the company's second-lowest contractor recordable-injury rate of 0.62 in 2011.
- Nine Valero refineries are "Star Sites," prestigious safety recognitions under Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Valero represents about one-third of VPP Star Sites in the U.S. In addition, Valero's Corpus Christi Asphalt Terminal is a Star Site.
- Valero Renewables ethanol plants dramatically reduced injury rates by 52 percent in 2011, from 2010.
- Valero's U.S. retail division achieved its best safety year in company history in 2011.
- Logistics operations recorded no lost-time incidents in 2011.
- Valero's Commitment to Excellence Management System (CTEMS) provides a framework for excellence in operations, reliability, occupational and process safety, and the environment.
- Valero achieved industry first-quartile performance in 2011 refinery mechanical availability, the highest-level indicator of reliability.
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Valero has implemented an emergency preparedness program to ensure its response readiness for any emergency, to protect personnel, the community and the environment. Its program includes:
- A consistent emergency management process and organization that has the ability to provide immediate and comprehensive corporate support and response to affected facilities
- Training for responders and managers in emergency management, incident command and tactical operations
- Qualified emergency response teams at each refining facility
- Relationships and contracts with emergency response contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure availability of necessary resources
- A regular drill and assessment schedule to ensure response readiness and identify opportunities for improvement
- Training and/or support to local fire departments and coordination with local law enforcement
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Valero’s advanced technology, sophisticated monitoring equipment and highly trained security personnel ensure facilities and assets are safe and secure. The company’s security enhancement initiatives continually safeguard employees and the communities where it operates. Initiatives include:
- Enhancements in advanced technology and physical security that provide monitoring at all facilities at all times
- Commitment to protecting U.S. borders against various threats to national security by participating in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Dedication to securing nation's ports and modes of transportation through full compliance with the federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Development of security assessments for all refineries, terminals and ethanol plants, including full federal Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) compliance
- Alarm-monitoring for all Valero retail convenience stores with immediate notification to law-enforcement agencies or emergency services when requested or required
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CTEMS has nine major elements, with detailed expectations for each, that provide a framework for achieving operational excellence: 1. Leadership Accountability 2. Protecting People and Environment 3. People Skills and Development 4. Operations Reliability and Mechanical Integrity 5. Technical Excellence & Knowledge Development 7. Business Competitiveness 8. External Stakeholder Relationships |
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