SOCMA: Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

June 8, 2009

Contact: Chemstewards@socma.com

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2009 Recap

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The ChemStewards Spring Roundtables have once again provided members with valuable information regarding OSHA updates, communication and internal  audit elements of the ChemStewards Program and regulatory issues such as Hazardous Waste, Climate Change and TSCA just to name a few.

W ith attendance  reaching nearly 100 people,  this year's Spring Regional Meetings took place four major regions of the U.S. including the Southern, Ohio Valley, Carolinas and Northeast regions.  Each regional meeting was sponsored by a representative of the industry:

• Southern region
  
• Ohio Valley region
  
• Carolinas region
  
• Northeast region

Members received updates from regulatory and industry speakers  while also having the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussion and network with their peers.  As yet another  free event for SOCMA members, this meeting was just one more value added benefit to being a member of SOCMA.

The following posted presentations are just a few topics that were showcased:

• Communication and Community Outreac - Byron Edwards
• Communication and Internal Audits - David Chatfield
  
• Communication and Internal Audits - Art Gillen
  
• Communication and Internal Audits - Frank Boehm
  
• Internal MS Audits - Kirstin Dolan
  
• ISP Presentation - Safety as a Culture
  
• OSHA Update on Combustible Dust - Richard Gilgrist
  
• OSHA Update on Hazard Communication - Subpart
• Product Stewardship - PDCA - Davide Chatfield
• OSHA Update on the Refinery and Chemical Plant NEP

Download the 2009 EHS&S Roundtables Slides to access the general presention of the ChemStewards and Government Relations Departments.

If you are interesed in hosting one of next year's roundtables, the ChemStewards team at chemstewards@socma.com.