1. Product Stewardship
ESTA Technical Standards Council 1

2. 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 2

3. Product Stewardship Vision Statement
To make health, safety, and environmental protection an integral part of designing, manufacturing, distributing, and using our products. 3

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Glycol Fog manufacturers, dealers and users must: 6

7. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Manufacturers, dealers and users must:
Meet all of their regulatory requirements; 7

8. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Manufacturers, dealers and users must:
Meet all of their regulatory requirements;
Provide health and safety information through Safety Data Sheets (SDS); 8

9. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Manufacturers, dealers and users must:
Meet all of their regulatory requirements;
Provide health and safety information through Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products; 9

10. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Manufacturers, dealers and users must:
Meet all of their regulatory requirements;
Provide health and safety information through Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
Work to minimize the environmental, health and safety risks associated with their products;
Train their employees in the Product Stewardship process; 10

11. Product Stewardship Responsibilities
Manufacturers, dealers and users must:
Meet all of their regulatory requirements;
Provide health and safety information through Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
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; 11

12. 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. 12

13. To implement Product Stewardship13

14. To implement Product Stewardship
Tell customers you are committed 14

15. To implement Product Stewardship
Tell customers you are committed
Visit customers 15

16. To implement Product Stewardship
Tell customers you are committed
Visit customers
Provide Product Stewardship support as part of your on-going business 16

17. To implement Product Stewardship
Tell customers you are committed
Visit customers
Provide Product Stewardship support as part of your on-going business
Continue to operate under current EH&S policies 17

18. To implement Product Stewardship
Tell customers you are committed
Visit customers
Provide Product Stewardship support as part of your on-going business
Continue to operate under current EH&S policies
Collect customer feedback 18

19. Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations
Customers, the ultimate users of products, have Product Stewardship responsibilities also. They need to pass on the most current EHS information they receive from their suppliers to their own employees. This is most often done in regular training programs for employees, contractors, and service personnel that assure proper unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical products. 19

20. Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations
Maintain their applications & installations
Customers, the ultimate users of products, have Product Stewardship responsibilities also. They need to pass on the most current EHS information they receive from their suppliers to their own employees. This is most often done in regular training programs for employees, contractors, and service personnel that assure proper unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical products. 20

21. Customers have Product Stewardship Obligations
Maintain their applications & installations
Provide employees most current EH&S information
Customers, the ultimate users of products, have Product Stewardship responsibilities also. They need to pass on the most current EHS information they receive from their suppliers to their own employees. This is most often done in regular training programs for employees, contractors, and service personnel that assure proper unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical products. 21

22. 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
Customers, the ultimate users of products, have Product Stewardship responsibilities also. They need to pass on the most current EHS information they receive from their suppliers to their own employees. This is most often done in regular training programs for employees, contractors, and service personnel that assure proper unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical products. 22

23. 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
Customers, the ultimate users of products, have Product Stewardship responsibilities also. They need to pass on the most current EHS information they receive from their suppliers to their own employees. This is most often done in regular training programs for employees, contractors, and service personnel that assure proper unloading, storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical products. 23

24. Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 24

25. Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer
Customers receive additional value
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 25

26. Product Stewardship Benefits the Customer
Customers receive additional value
Increased willingness of suppliers to address EH&S issues
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 26

27. 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
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 27

28. 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
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment 28

29. 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
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 29

30. 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
Is all the effort directed at Product Stewardship worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Customers will see several direct benefits immediately. Suppliers will demonstrate an increased willingness to work directly with you to address all EHS issues. The quality and quantity of relevant EHS information will increase as product risk reviews are carried out. This improved EHS information, incorporated in your training programs, will assure your employees of the safest possible working environment. 30

31. Product Stewardship ESTA Technical Standards Council