Quality and Environmental Health & Safety

Quality
Lam Research is committed to pursue quality in every aspect of our business.  Therefore, it is our policy to:
 
• Constantly develop and improve our company – people, processes, product quality, technology, service, delivery, and value – and achieve/maintain
world-class competitiveness in each of these areas
• Build in quality ownership and customer-focused quality at each step as our products are developed, manufactured, delivered, and supported with defect prevention and elimination as our goal
 
Lam Research was one of the first organizations in the semiconductor industry to be registered to the Quality Management System standard, ISO 9001:2000.  The registration first occurred in 2001 and is audited continuously by external and internal Assessors.  All facilities worldwide adhere to Lam's Quality Management System.

Lam Research also requires that its Suppliers and Outsource Providers adhere to the Company's quality standards.  Outsource Providers must sign service-level agreements requiring them to meet requirements for cost, quality, delivery, and technology.
 

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
It is our intent to be recognized by our customers, employees, and the community as a responsible corporate citizen that is committed to continual improvement in environmental protection, pollution prevention, and regulatory compliance in all of our business activities.

Lam Research has been registered to the international Environmental Management System standard, ISO 14001:2004 since 2003.  As with the Quality Management System, regular audits are performed to validate the system suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.

Lam Research is also a Charter Member of SEMI® Global Care™.  This industry-wide initiative establishes a framework for SEMI's diverse membership to strengthen commitments to Product Stewardship and other EH&S issues.  More information on SEMI's Global Care activities can be accessed through thier website.

Lam’s spin clean division releases annual environmental reports to capture and measure the success of established preservation programs.

Lam's aggressive safety program has resulted in one of the lowest injury rates industry-wide. Employee safety is our highest priority.

For information about Environmental Health & Safety at Lam Research, please email ehs@lamresearch.com.