Meeting Responsible Care® requirements isn’t just about following best practices—it’s about being able to prove that you do. That’s why the American Chemistry Council (ACC) requires members to implement a Responsible Care® management system and demonstrate compliance through documentation, audits, and continuous improvement.

TenForce makes this easier. Our unified EHSQ system brings everything together—so you can track safety measures, document environmental responsibility, and prove compliance with Responsible Care® at every step.

A single solution for Responsible Care compliance 

With TenForce, everything is connected, giving you full visibility into compliance efforts across your operations. Instead of searching for records in different systems, you have one source of truth for all compliance-related actions, making audits and reporting seamless.

Closing the loop on incidents 

When an incident happens—whether it’s a spill, near miss, or workplace injury—you need to document it properly. With TenForce, incident reporting happens in real time, allowing employees to log issues directly into the system.

This triggers automatic follow-ups like root cause investigations and corrective actions, all of which are tracked and timestamped. With everything documented and easily accessible, you can demonstrate how incidents are managed and resolved.

Tracking compliance actions and deadlines

Keeping up with Responsible Care® commitments means staying on top of countless actions, deadlines, and reviews. With TenForce’s Compliance Management, you can track schedule compliance actions and monitor progress—so you always know what’s done and what still needs attention.

Compliance isn’t just about meeting today’s standards—it’s about staying ahead of regulatory changes. By integrating with regulatory intelligence providers like Enhesa, you get real-time updates on federal, state (TCEQ, OSHA, EPA), and local regulations. That way, you’re always informed and ready to adapt to new requirements without scrambling at the last minute.

Keeping employees trained and certified 

A key part of proving Responsible Care® compliance is demonstrating that employees are trained and certified in safety protocols, chemical handling, and emergency response.

With TenForce, you can assign training, track completions, and send automated reminders for recertifications. Training records are stored in one place, so you can quickly pull up reports to prove compliance during audits—no more chasing paperwork or relying on spreadsheets.

Monitoring your environmental impact  

Monitoring and reporting environmental performance is critical for Responsible Care® compliance. TenForce automates reporting for air and water emissions, waste disposal, and hazardous materials tracking.

No more scrambling to compile data for an annual report—you can generate up-to-date records in seconds, proving compliance with emissions limits and waste management regulations at any time.

Managing risk proactively 

A proactive approach to identifying and managing risks is a cornerstone of the Responsible Care® initiative. That’s why structured risk assessments are built into TenForce, whether it’s assessing chemical hazards, evaluating work permits, conducting job safety analyses (JSAs), or tracking contractor safety performance.

Every assessment is documented, showing when it was conducted, what risks were identified, and what corrective actions were taken. This provides a clear audit trail proving that risks are not just identified but actively managed.

Keeping a clear audit trail

Audits and inspections are a fact of life when managing Responsible Care® commitments. Whether it’s a scheduled internal review or a third-party audit, you need to show that everything is in order.

TenForce helps you schedule audits, log findings, and assign corrective actions—all in one place. Every change, action, and resolution is time-stamped and traceable, making it easy to demonstrate compliance without last-minute document hunts.

Handling chemicals properly 

Responsible Care® requires strict chemical management, from labeling and storage to hazard communication. TenForce centralizes all chemical records, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and hazard assessments.

When auditors or regulators ask for proof that chemicals are being handled safely, you can pull up real-time records instantly, rather than relying on outdated paper files or spreadsheets.

Holding contractors to the same standard 

Your compliance commitments don’t stop with your internal team. Contractors must also meet Responsible Care® safety and environmental standards.

TenForce makes it easy to verify contractor certifications, safety records, and compliance with site requirements. Before a contractor steps on-site, you’ll know if they have the right training and up-to-date certifications, ensuring full compliance from day one.

Turning issues into improvements 

Continuous improvement is central to Responsible Care®, and that means tracking every issue from identification to resolution.

With TenForce’s Corrective and Preventive Action Management, every reported issue triggers a structured action plan. The system logs root cause analyses, assigns corrective actions, and tracks follow-ups, so nothing falls through the cracks.

With a full history of improvements documented, you can prove that issues aren’t just noted but actively addressed.

Responsible Care compliance made simple with TenForce 

Proving compliance doesn’t have to be a struggle. With TenForce, everything you need to show auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders is organized, trackable, and ready when you need it.

Instead of juggling multiple systems or digging through scattered records, you have a single source of truth for compliance. Whether you’re preparing for an audit, tracking emissions, or ensuring contractors meet your safety standards, TenForce simplifies compliance and keeps you always audit-ready.

Because at the end of the day, Responsible Care® isn’t just about meeting standards—it’s about proving that you do. And that’s exactly what TenForce helps you achieve.

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