Introduction

How to Use This Manual

The Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program and manual contains guidelines to help plastics industry operations managers reduce the loss of pellets to the environment. Each procedure contained herein may or may not be applicable to your specific operation. Manual users are free to implement the sections and steps that help achieve your company's specific goals. None of the guidelines are intended as a mandate. Compliance with state and local regulations are mandatory. These guidelines may help you to achieve compliance and avoid penalties.

There are many ways to work towards zero pellet loss.

The OCS materials are designed to provide maximum utility for all types of plastic handling and transporting operations. The online checklists have been created to facilitate customization for your company. For example, each checklist may incorporate a unique company logo and specific process steps may be added or removed to reflect those involved in a particular operation. These enhancements will make it easy to create and copy forms that have the greatest value for your company.

Copyright

The OCS logo and name are copyrighted. These materials are intended for use within an individual company or facility. All companies that produce, process or otherwise handle plastic pellets may use the OCS materials, name and logo for the purpose of being a good environmental steward by working to contain and prevent the discharge of pellets. The materials may be freely shared with other individuals and companies with the intention of improving pellet retention. No OCS materials may be copied for sale or any other use beyond the specified use of improving an operation's containment of plastic pellets. Unauthorized use will be subject to fines and other penalties.

Acknowledgments

The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) wish to thank all of the individuals, companies, government agencies and related industry associations (too numerous to name) who participated in the development and review of this manual.

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