PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE & OUR PLANET.

Each day, we’re committed to conducting business with an unwavering respect for the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and the public.

Health & Safety

At Americhem, the prevention of work-related injuries and illness is our number one business objective. Our approach utilizes a collaborative effort between management and employees to achieve optimal safety in our work environment. This focus is applied in the following ways:

  • Ongoing health and safety education and training for all employees
  • On-site Safety Committees consisting of both management and employee representatives at each location
  • Zero incident safety programs that celebrate successes and recognize employee commitment
  • Plants, equipment and processes are engineered to be safe from the start
  • Strict enforcement of all safety and health laws, rules and regulations
  • Active involvement in nationally recognized safety organizations

Environmental

Environmental responsibility has been an integral element in Americhem's Company Principles for years. Our dedication has resulted in numerous successful programs to reduce waste stream and energy usage.
In addition, The Americhem Green Team meets regularly to conceptualize, maintain, and enhance our environmental practices. Our ongoing objectives include:

  • Utilizing our expertise in new product development to fuel the engineering of greener products
  • Developing more efficient end-to-end supply chains for less waste
  • Continually improving energy efficiencies in plants and offices
  • Implementing recycling programs for everything from drums and scrap metal to wood pallets
  • Extensive planning for spill containment and hazardous waste disposal
  • Investing in product systems (such as nitrogen cryogenic grinding) that are in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol
  • Insuring all global regulatory and reporting requirements are met both within the US and abroad

If you have a question regarding health, safety or regulatory issues related to Americhem products and facilities, contact our Corporate Manager of Health, Safety & Environment, Perry Durbin.