Environmental

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National must fully comply with all state and federal laws relating to the protection of the environment in the conduct of our business. Employees must use, store and dispose all hazardous materials properly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Employees must report, in accordance with Company policies, all circumstances under which hazardous materials or wastes come in contact with the environment, are improperly handled or disposed of, or where a potential violation of law may exist.

Question:
What are some things National does to protect workers?

Answer:
National provides safeguards and engineering controls, which include protective gear and equipment as well as workplace monitoring, to provide safe operations in all our manufacturing sites. In addition, National trains all our manufacturing employees about potential chemical hazards and proper chemical handling procedures. We have procedures in place encouraging employees to report all concerns or issues regarding worker health and safety at any time without fear of reprisal. We employ a medical, safety and environmental safety staff to monitor employee health and ensure that our protective measures and safety training are maintained to the highest standards.

 

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