| Because our company has a strong regard
for environmental protection, product stewardship and safety concerns,
we will conduct our activities in such a manner as to protect the
physical environment, our employees, our customers, and the general
public. We will comply with environmental and safety laws and regulations;
and will develop and implement programs (including product stewardship)
to insure compliance. We will be both responsible and responsive
in our efforts relating to environmental protection, product stewardship
and employee safety.
Where our company becomes aware of environmental and product safety risks not
covered by existing laws or regulation, we will develop our own good faith standards
and practices based on comprehensive and relevant scientific data. We will cooperate
with the public, government, industry, and our employees in identifying environmental,
product stewardship, and safety goals and in developing effective control programs.
Each operating unit of our company will be guided by this policy in forming plans,
setting objectives, and conducting our day-to-day activities.
Oak-Bark Corporation and Silar Laboratories are committed to support a continuing
effort to improve the industry's responsible management of chemicals. We pledge
to manage our business according to these principles:
- To recognize and respond to community concerns about chemicals
and our operations
- To develop and produce chemicals that can be manufactured,
transported, used and disposed of safely
- To make health, safety and environmental considerations a priority
in our planning for all existing and new products and processes
- To report promptly to officials, employees, customers and the
public, information on chemical-related health or environmental
hazards and to recommend protective measures
- To counsel customers on the safe use, transportation and disposal
of chemical products
- To operate our plants and facilities in a manner that protects
the environment and the health and safety of our employees and
the public
- To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on
the health, safety and environmental effects of our products,
processes and waste materials
- To work with others to resolve problems created by past handling
and disposal of hazardous substances
- To participate with government and others in creating responsible
laws, regulations and standards to safeguard the community, workplace
and environment
- To promote principles and practices of Responsible Care by
sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce,
handle, use and transport or dispose of chemicals
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