Environment, Health & Safety

All of Baxter's environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies, along with other information on our EHS program, are described in the Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements Book. Unless otherwise stated, these policies apply to Baxter's operations and employees worldwide.

Our EHS policies have been developed to:

• Protect employees, neighbors, and the environment.
• Manage EHS issues, including regulatory compliance, by using best-demonstrated management standards and systems.
• Assure flexibility for implementation of these policies in countries with varying legal standards and in new facilities.
• Reduce cost and improve productivity by using best practices for reduction and prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses as well as waste.
• Reduce EHS risks for Baxter.

We must understand and follow the EHS requirements of our jobs. We must work in a way that assures our own safety and the safety of co-workers. Any emergencies must be reported promptly and appropriate responses made.