Sustainability

Corporate Health Management

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In its corporate strategy, BASF is committed to acting responsibly as a reliable part of society. BASF's economic success is closely linked to the health and well-being of employees, neighbors, customers and consumers worldwide. Corporate Health Management is responsible for occupational health and emergency medical treatment for BASF employees at the Ludwigshafen site, as well as global coordination and auditing of occupational health activities at BASF Group companies.

Sustainable health management at BASF

We offer a comprehensive spectrum of medical services for our employees, ranging from preventive occupational medicine to emergency treatment and health promotion. BASF's occupational health management is established for all group companies worldwide and serves to strengthen and promote the health and performance of employees. Standards for occupational medicine are defined in a corporate requirement that is binding for all group companies and are implemented by a global team of experts. These standards are evaluated regularly in the framework of occupational health audits. We created the Health Performance Index (HPI) as an extended indicator for global health management. Our actions are an integral part of BASF's Environmental Protection, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) Management System.

Medical confidentiality – a continuous basis of our actions

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BASF Medical Center 
Emergency response team members wearing protective clothing, safety helmets, and safety goggles provide medical assistance in an industrial work environment.
Acute Medical Care
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Health Promotion
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Global Activities
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Health Performance Index
Medical Guidelines
The "Medical Guidelines for acute exposures to chemical substances" have been prepared by BASF to assist medical personnel responding to acute exposures due to accidental chemical releases. We provide the Medical Guidelines in German and English specifically prepared for the following target groups:
Basic (e.g. First aiders or affected persons) and Professional (e.g. Paramedics, emergency physicians, hospital physicians)
Medical Member Area 
BASF internal area for occupational physicians, EHS managers and members of the Responsible Care team.