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Environmental Health And Safety |
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8.1
Policy |
People are our most important asset,
therefore Tenneco is committed to health and safety as a primary focus. It is
expected that all Suppliers to Tenneco Worldwide locations conduct business in
the same manner and that goods and services provided to these locations be
delivered in a safe, ergonomic and environmentally friendly condition. |
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8.2
Material Safety Data Sheets |
In order to comply with international
hazardous materials control and communications regulations, Tenneco requires
all Suppliers to furnish Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or regional
equivalent for all hazardous materials they provide to the facility where they
are shipped.
It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure that MSDS
is current and accurate at all times. In addition, any revisions must be sent
to all facilities where the product is in use and addressed to the attention of
the locating Health & Safety Department. Updates must be furnished
immediately upon product revisions. |
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8.3
Supplier Visits |
Suppliers are encouraged to visit Tenneco
Manufacturing and test areas. This requires approval, in advance of the visit,
to facilitate the participation of the appropriate level of Tenneco personnel.
Visitors entering any test or manufacturing areas (beyond front offices) may be
required to wear eye, foot, and hearing protection.
Tenneco sites usually maintain a supply of protection
devices for visitors. Levels of protection should be discussed with the
appropriate purchasing and health and safety personnel in advance of the visit.
Suppliers going into the plant must be on the alert at
all times and obey all warning signs and plant visitor rules. When walking in
the aisles, stay to the right and obey all traffic signs.
Tenneco facilities and offices maintain a smoke free
environment. Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas. |
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