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Prevention, Containment and Cleanup Procedures

There are many steps involved in the movement of plastic pellets from the resin production facility, through the distribution network, to the processor. Spills and pellet loss to the environment can occur at any step. The procedures in this section provide best practices for each handling step. Making employees aware of and holding them accountable for these prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal procedures, is the way to zero pellet loss.

Procedures | Pellet Transport and Packaging | Spills & Packaging | Other Transport Vehicle Concerns | Marine Transport |
Waste Recycling and Disposal
| Plastic Dust to Powder

Introduction
Plastic Pellets in the Environment
Value of OCS
Implementing OCS
Conducting a Site Audit
Worksite Setup
Designing a Training Program
Employee Participation & Accountability
Prevention, Containment and Cleanup Procedures
Pledge to Prevent Pellet Loss
OCS Checklist

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