esta technical standards committee product stewardship

ESTA Technical Standards Committee

ProductStewardship

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship

ESTA members have a Public Commitment to:-

Continuously improve the health, safety, and environmental performance of the entertainment industry

Respond to public concerns about products and operations

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Vision Statement

To make health, safety, and environmental protection an integral part of designing, manufacturing, distributing, and using our products.

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

What is Product Stewardship?

Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Product Stewardship is the safe use and handling of products at all stages of their life-cycles. Health, safety and environmental protection must be an integral part of designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, using, recycling and disposing of these products.

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

What is Product Stewardship?

Awareness of relevant issues

In order for your business to operate successfully and in compliance with regulatory requirements, you need to be aware of many environmental, health and safety laws and product hazards. This includes knowing how to receive and store products correctly, handle chemicals and equipment safely, minimize waste generation and dispose of wastes properly. When you have Product Stewardship questions concerning products or services, your supplier is the place to turn for assistance

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

Provide health and safety information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

Provide health and safety information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products;

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

Provide health and safety information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products;

Train their employees in the Product Stewardship process;

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

Provide health and safety information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products;

Train their employees in the Product Stewardship process;

Respond to customer questions concerning the safe use and handling of their products;

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Responsibilities

Manufacturers, dealers and users must:-

Meet all of their regulatory requirements;

Provide health and safety information through Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products;

Train their employees in the Product Stewardship process;

Respond to customer questions concerning the safe use and handling of their products;

Use responsible distributors, suppliers, warehouses and carriers.

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

Tell customers you are committed

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

Tell customers you are committedVisit customers

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

Tell customers you are committedVisit customersProvide Product Stewardship support as

part of your on-going business

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

Tell customers you are committedVisit customersProvide Product Stewardship support as

part of your on-going businessContinue to operate under current EH&S

policies

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

To implement Product Stewardship

Tell customers you are committedVisit customersProvide Product Stewardship support as

part of your on-going businessContinue to operate under current EH&S

policiesCollect customer feedback

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations

Maintain their applications & installations

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations

Maintain their applications & installations

Provide employees most current EH&S information

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations

Maintain their applications & installations

Provide employees most current EH&S information

Train employees and contractors for unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations

Maintain their applications & installations

Provide employees most current EH&S information

Train employees and contractors for unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal

Communicate EH&S incidents and concerns with suppliers

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues

Increased understanding of product hazards, uses, and disposal

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues

Increased understanding of product hazards, uses, and disposal

Better preparation for discussions with EPA / OSHA

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues

Increased understanding of product hazards, uses, and disposal

Better preparation for discussions with EPA / OSHA

Improved customer relationships

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer

Customers receive additional value

Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues

Increased understanding of product hazards, uses, and disposal

Better preparation for discussions with EPA / OSHA

Improved customer relationships

Enhanced liability management

ESTA Product Stewardship Program © ESTA 2000

Product Stewardship

ESTA Technical Standards Committee

© ESTA 2000