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NACD Responsible Distribution Process
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is an organization that supports the interest of the chemical distribution business and chemical suppliers. Within the charter of NACD is a membership requirement commonly referred to as: RDP or Responsible Distribution Process. The RDP process requires the member organization to fully embrace the principles of being responsible for the handling and care of chemical products and the processes required supporting this activity. NACD places the highest priority on the health, safety and security of employees, communities, and the environment. The NACD RDP principles are separate and not part of the Responsible Care initiative of the American Chemical Council Association (ACC).
The NACD uses a 3rd party Responsible Distribution Process Verification Process where each member company undergoes a verification of their health, safety, security and environmental management system. Compliance Solutions Group LLC of Baton Rouge, LA, and Eagle Group USA are the two approved providers of this service for the NACD members. For more information on this approval please click here.
NACD has adopted the following Vision, Principles and Practices: he National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is an organization that supports the interest of the chemical distribution business and chemical suppliers. Within the charter of NACD is a membership requirement commonly referred to as: RDP or Responsible Distribution Process.
Vision Statement
NACD and its members shall establish themselves as leaders in health, safety, security and environmental performance through implementation of RDP - its Guiding Principles and the Code of Management of Practice.
Guiding Principles
Each member company pledges to mange their business according to eight Guiding Principles:
- To recognize and respond to community concerns about chemicals, their handling, and transportation.
- To make health, safety, security, and environmental considerations a priority in our planning for all existing and new operations, products, processes, and facilities.
- To inform emergency response officials, employees, customers, and the public of manufacturer’s information on chemical-related health or environmental hazards, and the manufacturer’s recommendations on protective measures.
- To work with customers, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, on product stewardship including handling, use, transportation, and disposal of chemical products.
- To operate our plants and facilities in a manner that protects the health and safety of our employees, the public and the environment.
- To cooperate in resolving problems created by past handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and practices to help safeguard the community, workplace, and environment.
- To promote the principles and practices of Responsible Distribution ProcessSM by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce, handle, use, transport, or dispose of chemicals.
Codes of Management Practices
Each member company must have an active program designed to continuously improve safety and reduce incidents. The program must include these Codes of Management Practices:
- Risk Management
- Compliance Review and Training
- Carrier Selection
- Handling and Storage
- Job Procedures and Training
- Waste Management and Conservation Practices
- Emergency Response and Public Preparedness
- Community Outreach
- Product Stewardship
- Internal RDP Audits
- RDP Corrective and Preventive Action
- Document Control
Intent
The intent is to apply common requirements of RDP across all member organizations to promote the principles of the NACD organization.
Applicability
Applies to all member companies/organizations as an element of membership.
Web link for National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)
Eagle Group USA, Inc., is a NACD Affiliate Program participant.
Training Offered
Internal Auditor Training
Document Writing
Online Training Courses
Services Offered
Initial System Evaluation ("Gap Analysis")
Documentation Development
Implementation Assistance and Guidance
Final System Evaluation ("Dress Rehearsal")
Hands-on Auditing
Contract Internal Auditing Program
Compliance Auditing
Also see our Risk-Based Performance page
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