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Applied
Materials is helping form industry standards as a signatory member
of Global Care, an environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiative
of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI).
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Demonstrates the semiconductor
industry's commitment to environmental, health and safety leadership,
innovation and improved quality of life |
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Establishes a framework for SEMI
members, customers and suppliers to improve EHS management
policies, practices and systems |
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Results in keen awareness, recognition
and fundamental confidence by customers, investors, suppliers,
and neighbors that this segment of the semiconductor industry
is a proactive, responsible member of the global community
and a capable steward of resources used by the industry |
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Formal programs to prevent workplace
injuries and illnesses |
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Well-defined programs for contractor
safety, EHS training, management of change and design review |
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Focused efforts to preserve natural
resources both in operating facilities and in product offerings
to customers |
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Recycling and diversion programs |
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Other resource conservation programs |
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Emphasis on "design for environmental,
health and safety management" |
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Developments in internal proprietary
equipment designs for point-of-use treatment and recycling |
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Refurbishing efforts to extend
the life of Applied Materials products |
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Active involvement in all communities
where we have operations |
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Support of employees' efforts to
positively impact the quality of life locally and beyond |
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Employee training on relevant laws,
regulations and internal requirements |
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Stated expectation that all employees
are responsible for managing operations in conformance to all
stated requirements |
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Established EHS performance metrics
that are tracked, reported and evaluated for continuous improvement
opportunities |
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Company published EHS report that
is available to the public, discussing EHS achievements and
improvement efforts |
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