Safety Compliance, Security, Environmental Protection and Responsible Care®
VanDeMark Chemical Inc.'s first priority is to operate safely and in full compliance with all environmental, health, safety and security regulations (EHS&S). Major commitments are made toward continuous improvement in EHS&S performance. This includes installation of equipment to enhance safety and security, improve environmental performance, EHS&S training of personnel, and support of industry wide initiatives in safety, security and environmental performance.
VanDeMark is a member of the American Chemistry Council and the Synthetic Organic Chemical Association and participates in the voluntary EHS&S Management systems Responsible Care® and ChemStewards®.
As part of this program VanDeMark shows continuous improvement in EHS&S performance through a dedicated management system and performance metrics that track performance. These metrics are reported to the public through the American Chemistry Council and the Synthetic Organic Chemical Association. Future commitments include third-party verification of the systems in place to improve EHS&S performance and the metrics that measure that performance.
VanDeMark is also a member of the American Chemistry Council Phosgene Panel. The phosgene panel is the oldest chemical specific committee at ACC. The phosgene panel dedicates itself to the safe handling and use of phosgene. The panel promotes:
- Continuous evaluation and improvement in the use and handling of phosgene regarding health, safety and environmental issues.
- Cooperation with government and other non-governmental agencies to encourage the development of scientifically sound regulations impacting the industry.
- Use of research, advocacy, education, and communication to position the panel members as the responsible stewards of phosgene.
- Compliance with federal state and local regulations.
- Working with local fire and police agencies to respond to emergencies and threats of terrorism.
- Sponsoring a Community Advisory Panel and participation in other community outreach activities to educate the public at large.
- Training employees in environmental safety and security issues.
- Providing state of the art safety, environmental and security equipment.
- Working with business and chemical trade associations to establish new environmental, safety and security standards.
