As regulations around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to evolve, ACD members must be prepared to address and comply with changing requirements within their facilities. That’s why ASK Distribution Consulting, LLC is partnering with The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) to offer a new consulting service to ACD members to help navigate the complex landscape of PFAS compliance in fire suppression systems.
As many of our members know, PFAS are long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time. They are also essential to the fire safety and security of chemical facility sites.
Companies in the chemical industry are facing complex challenges regarding their fire suppression systems, including high costs of replacement, lack of sufficient information around such replacements, and threats of regulatory non-compliance and insurance exclusions, making staying abreast of the latest PFAS information and regulations extremely important for the industry.
Supported by VERTEX’s expertise, ASK’s new offering helps businesses navigate complex PFAS regulations to minimize liability – saving you time and money. In the absence of nationwide standards, we provide tailored assessments – including site visits, plan reviews, regulatory evaluations, and risk-reduction strategies – designed to meet the specific needs of each facility. ASK’s recommendations focus on compliance and safety while streamlining the daily operations to ease the burdens on your business.
“ASK’s industrial members often require firefighting foams for flammable liquids, and VERTEX has successfully retrofitted these systems in over 50 locations with optimal solutions tailored to each client’s needs,” said Steve Kowkabany, VERTEX’s Executive Vice President of Fire Protection and Life Safety Services. “This experience, combined with ASK’s reach and reputation, offers the chemical distribution industry a perfect path to achieve compliance with new regulations and standards for PFAS firefighting foams.”
The PFAS fire suppression advisory service builds on a key benefit of ACD membership – Responsible Distribution. By utilizing this service, our members will continue to uphold the highest health, safety, security, and sustainability standards. This offering will continue to better our members and ensure they have the resources needed to address the changing PFAS regulatory landscape.
ACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer examined the challenges of PFAS in ACD’s latest Chemline podcast episode, “Unraveling PFAS: Expert Management of Safety, Compliance, and Risk.” He was joined by Mark Siem of Perimeter Solutions and Steve Kowkabany of VERTEX. Listen to the full episode for free on Apple, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.
This offering will help provide ACD members with peace of mind, giving companies the necessary data and resources to make the right decision for their business. With proactive intervention of PFAS-based systems, ACD members can avoid larger costs down the road, all while ensuring regulatory and market compliance.
For more information on the PFAS Fire Suppression Advisory Service, or to start your service, click here.
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