Code of Management
Practices Interpretation
The table below provides a brief overview of how BNSF is implementing Responsible Care®. For more detail, select one of
the Code of Management Practices below.
| Chemical Producer | BNSF Railway | |
|---|---|---|
| Process Safety | Concerns everything inside of the plant (from design to maintenance) to prevent accidents | Concerns the processes used in delivering the service without accident |
| Product Stewardship | Management of product from cradle to grave | Customer service and interline partners |
| Pollution Prevention | How to prevent emissions and reduce long term pollution from products | How to prevent emission and long term environmental damage from operations |
| Community Awareness & Emergency Response (CAER) |
Work with individual LEPC's and develop community right-to-know | Work with TRANSCAER and individual LEPC's. |
| Distribution | Assess carriers safety and risk. Work with TRANSCAER to further safety. | Assess contract carriers and contractors safety and risk. Complete assessment of internal movements. |
| Employee Health & Safety | Improve work environment to reduce employee injuries | Improve work environment to reduce employee injuries |