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operations. One such project to recover methanol
vapours from vent gases was successfully
commissioned in one of its Divisions. It is a patented
technology from a manufacturer in Europe. Other
projects to recover various by-products from waste
streams have helped reduction in pollution and
at the same time improve profit. As a result of
vigorous efforts towards implementation of cleaner
production technologies, it was given a ‘Certificate
of Appreciation’ from the Government of Gujarat.
Through involvement of all levels, the Company
considerably improved its house-keeping during the
year. Systems were put in place to maintain house-
keeping as a year round activity.
Environment Laboratory at Valsad site was upgraded
to make it a state of the art laboratory. The amount
was mostly spent on developing infrastructure in
the existing facility. Two scrubbing systems were
installed in the main ETP at Valsad site to make the
place dust and smell free. Substantial amount has
been allocated to ensure hygiene at work place, in
all new projects or projects under implementation.
A new emergency control center was developed in
the manufacturing area equipped with latest audio
visual aids.
The Company has installed online ambient air
monitoring station to monitor level of pollutants
online, round the clock. It will be the first company
in Gujarat to have such type of advance instrument
facility. Being a responsible care company, it has
proactively conducted various surveys and audits
like Bio-monitoring of river Par, Fire audit, Health
monitoring of employees associated with Phosgene
and Quantitative risk assessment of eight major
hazardous chemicals. As a new initiative and
proactive measure, it has started regular training
to the drivers coming to its manufacturing sites,
who carry hazardous goods. This initiative will also
help in reducing the number of accidents involving
chemicals on the road.
The Company is preparing for registration of its
chemicals in European Chemical Agency as per
the deadline promulgated in REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals) legislation of European Union. Some
of its products are required to be registered within
the first deadline of November 2010. It is working
for joint registration along with other companies
manufacturing similar products.