REC is a fully integrated manufacturer of solar modules and materials, meaning that we operate in both chemicals processing and high technology manufacturing. We are committed to meeting the highest safety environmental and health standards across the value chain.
To achieve our objectives, we develop our management systems, tools and training that drive continuous improvement in our performance and risk management within safety and health. We comply with all relevant local safety and health regulations. Furthermore, we integrate safety and health considerations into the design, manufacturing, delivery, handling, usage, recovery, recycling and disposal of our products. Our safety and health policy is communicated to all employees and we work with our business partners to implement practices that follow that policy.
Measuring our safety performance
All units in the REC Group have a set of safety performance objectives that we aim to meet or exceed in the operations. We monitor the outcomes, report the results internally and externally, and execute audits.
In 2009, REC had no work-related fatalities in more than 20 million work hours. We experienced 34 lost-time injuries to our staff, resulting in a Lost Time Injury rate of 1.65, and the Total Recordable Injury rate was 4.1. This safety performance is of world class and underlines the successful activities in Singapore.
Emergency preparedness
Our cross-group emergency preparedness plan is intended to minimize the number and impact of work-related incidents, while also securing business continuity. The plan includes risk and vulnerability analysis, general principles, definitions of responsibilities, notification procedures, operational action plans and reporting requirements. REC will continue to improve its emergency preparedness through preventive training, work procedures and risk management.