● To reduce the incidence and cost of illness and injury resulting

Hazardous Materials from exposure to hazardous substances;

To encourage a reduction in the volume and toxicity of
Communication Program ●
hazardous substances used in the workplace.
(HAZCOM) ● To achieve compliance with national and international worker
health standards.
Since the inception of the HAZCOM program, implementation has been
HAZCOM Program: achieved at all major company
As part of the on-going company awareness initiative program, the operating facilities (Refineries &
Environmental Protection Department has developed and implements Gas Plants). Implementation at
the Company Hazardous Materials Communication Program (HAZ- the remaining company facilities
COM). is on-going on a scheduled plan.
Total implementation of the pro-
The purpose of the HAZCOM program is to ensure that chemical haz-
gram elements will support the
ards in the workplace are identified and evaluated, and that information
facilities to prevent chemical inci-
concerning these hazards is communicated to company and contractor
dents which have an adverse
employees.
impact on employees, the envi-
The HAZCOM Program was therefore developed as a guide for facili- ronment, company property and
ty managers to aid in implementing a strategy to improve each facility’s Figure 2 Implementing the
productivity. HAZCOM Program
environmental, health and safety programs. Saudi Aramco prides itself
as the first company in the Gulf region to voluntarily develop and imple-
ment this far reaching occupational hygiene program. Training:
Over 8000 company employees
Elements of Saudi Aramco HAZCOM identified to handle hazardous
chemicals have been given
Program HAZCOM “Chemical Hazards
1. Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) Awareness Training (CHAT)”
2. Chemical Hazard Bulletins (CHBs) course. In addition, over 100
3. HAZCOM Labels (unique to Saudi Aramco) trainers from various depart-
ments and ITC have undertaken
4. Chemical Hazards Awareness Training (CHAT)
Train-the-Trainer course for
5. Facility Written Program CHAT instructors; and will sup- Figure 3 Receiving Chemical
6. Audit of facility program to assess and to ensure HAZCOM port the expedite delivery of the Hazard Awareness Training
implementation HAZCOM program. To ensure the HAZCOM program is a first prior-
ity of entering apprentices, the CHAT course will be included in the
Apprentice training program.
In addition, an e-CHAT refresher course has been developed in part-
nership with Training & Career Development (T&CD). This course
complements the current one day in-class course; and will enhance
awareness of chemical hazards to more employees.

Vision:
The strategic vision and long range planning is to continue HAZCOM
Program Implementation at all company facilities and continuous
Figure 1 Saudi Aramco HAZCOM Label improvement of the system elements in quality and efficiency that
allow effective administration of the program.
Hazardous Materials Goals of the Saudi Aramco HAZCOM In summary, the implementation of the HAZCOM program has intro-
program
Communication Program ● To reduce the risks involved in working with hazardous
duced an effective, innovative means of minimizing chemical risk and
accidents by providing safer handling of hazardous materials.

(HAZCOM) ●
chemicals/materials;
To educate employees about the potential health hazards of For more information contact Environmental Protection
hazardous materials in the work place; Department/Environmental Compliance Division Tel: 874-5572.

A HAZCOMER protects the environment by handling chemicals safely. A HAZCOMER protects the environment by handling chemicals safely.
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