Methodology: Responsible Care: Management System Technical Specifications
Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) is an integrated health, safety, security
and environmental management system based on the principles of Responsible Care and
the Policy-Plan-Do-Check-Act continual improvement cycle. This documents provides an overview of the management system components: policy & leadership; planning; implementation, operation and accountability; perfromance measurement, corrective and protective action; management review.
| SMC Category | Hazard identification and risk assessment, Risk prevention and reduction, Emergency preparedness and Response |
| Subcategories | Process safety assessment, Workplace safety assessment, Preparedness to Accidents and Emergencies, Response to accidents, Preventive measures, Protective measures |
| SME Activity | Product development and process design, Handling, Unloading and loading, Input material selection, Pollution control and disposal, Production, Storage, Transportation to and from company |
| Resource Type | Downloadable document |
| Author | American Chemistry Council |
| Company type | Synthesis of substances, Formulation of chemicals |
| Year | 2013 |
| Link(s) |
https://responsiblecare.americanchemistry.com/Responsible-Care-Program-Elements/Management-System-and-Certification/RCMS-Technical-Specifications.pdf |
How to use it
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Outputs
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| Learning time | High (>8h) |
| User expertise | Intermediate (scientific/engineering degree required/business management experience required) |
| User-friendliness | Easy to use |
| Advanced tool | Yes |
| Languages | English |