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  What is the Responsible Carrier Program (RCP)?  
 

 

 
  The Responsible Carrier Program (RCP) is a Safety Management System that includes a series of line items identifying certain policies, procedures and items of equipment which must be in place before a company can be certified as being in compliance with the RCP.

The Responsible Carrier Program is both detailed and comprehensive. Proper implementation will assure a high quality operation, and should result in a decrease in accidents and injuries and an increase in profits. Being a “Responsible Carrier” is a condition of membership for the American Waterways Operators (AWO).

Rushing Marine Service, L.L.C. provides the services of three AWO Certified RCP Auditors that are available to conduct a variety of services related to the RCP. These services include:

  • Training to Support Compliance with RCP Requirements
  • Ongoing Involvement in Program Operations as Desired by Customers
  • Initial RCP Development
  • Independent Third Party Audits
  • General Safety and Regulatory Audits of Vessels and/or Facilities

Rushing Marine Service, L.L.C.'s auditors are also certified to conduct audits of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care initiative, in conjunction with RCP audits.  Responsible Care is a global initiative that is practiced currently in 52 countries, which share a common commitment to advancing the safe and secure management of chemical products and processes.  Through the Responsible Care initiative, member companies improve their environmental, health, safety and security performance.  Participation in Responsible Care is mandatory for ACC member companies.

For more information about how Rushing Marine can help your company become RCP and Responsible Care compliant, contact us a (573) 243-8504.

For more information about the Responsible Carrier Program, visit the American Waterways Operators' website at http://www.americanwaterways.com/.

For more information about the Responsible Care initiative, visit the American Chemistry Council's website at http://www.americanchemistry.com/.

 
     

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