Plant open houses and tours give visitors a chance to learn about products, processes, and environmental, health and safety programs. Emergency response plans at vinyl manufacturing facilities are continuously reviewed and revised. This helps plant employees respond in the event of an emergency situation and notify the public in a timely manner. Facilities periodically carry out on-site drills, which are reviewed for potential improvements, and help train local emergency response teams. The Vinyl Environmental Resource Center , a toll-free hotline maintained by the Vinyl Institute, serves as a national clearinghouse for information about the environmental and safety performance of vinyl products.
Newsletters help build awareness for the vinyl industry.
Industry personnel also speak to community organizations and volunteer with local schools to aid in improving education. Seriously Nothing is more important to the vinyl industry than the safety of our employees and communities. Because we handle large volumes of flammable chemicals, we are acutely aware of the importance of safe processes and safe products. Safety begins with well-trained employees , and planning is critical to preventing fires, explosions and accidental chemical releases. Plants also use safety devices and procedures, emergency controls, fire control systems and backup power supplies to reduce risk.