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    COVID-19 Resources

    With a pulse on the specialty and fine chemicals industry, SOCMA is your trusted source for tools, templates and information related to COVID-19. This permanent repository catalogs the information in an easy to find format.

    Return to Work Tools

    Core Considerations for Returning Employees

    In this post, SOCMA shares core considerations for developing return to work plans. The following information was compiled during a SOCMA roundtable discussion with DanChem, Strem Chemicals, Inc., and Sun Chemical Corporation. A template for a return to work plan is in development and will be available in the coming week.

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    Webinar: Reintegrating and Resuming Operations

    In this webinar, representatives from DanChem, Strem Chemicals, Inc. and Sun Chemical Corporation discuss industry best practices for bringing employees back into the workplace.

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    Employee Activity Questionnaire

    In an effort to protect the health and welfare of employees, their families and income, VanDeMark Chemical implemented a questionnaire for employees to assess risk levels away from the work site. Each employee completes the form prior to each shift.

    This template is provided to SOCMA by VanDeMark Chemical.

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    COVID-19 Positive Case Decision Matrix

    The decision matrix can be used to execute systems and mitigate risk in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within a facility. The decision matrix was developed by Sun Chemical and updated by SOCMA to serve as a template.

    PDF Download | XLS Download

    De-Escalation Model

    The De-Escalation Model is a 5-step template developed by Sun Chemical for developing a safe and phased return to work plan.

    The plan first defines 5 control areas and then examines triggers for office and manufacturing facilities.

    XLS Download

    Examples: DOW Checklist, Plan and Presentations

    DOW Chemical Company has shared 5 documents including a Return to Workplace Criteria, Checklist, Plan and Presentation.

    PDF Download

    Commercial and Business Resources

    Lead Sheets

    Increased manufacturing needs have led to an increase in the number of project requests and lead sheets are distributed to SOCMA’s expert manufacturers.

    If you have a contract manufacturing project or need to identify new service providers, contact Owen Jappen to start your project lead development.

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    Manufacturer Capabilities Platform

    As a bridge to connect manufacturers and identify leads, SOCMA has accelerated its timeline to create a digital platform to facilitate your organization’s need to source high-demand materials.

    Be sure to complete your profile online, or contact Owen Jappen for advertising opportunities before our launch this Summer!

    2020 Industry Census

    SOCMA continues to keep a pulse on industry trends in order to provide companies with essential data that is vital in successfully navigating the current economic and regulatory landscape.

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    Economic Outlook

    The U.S. represents only 5 percent of the world’s population, but precipitates 35 percent of the world’s economy.

    Coupled with population data and marketing trends, Ken Gronbach shares 5 key areas that point to a positive post-covid economy.

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    High Demand Products

    SOCMA has gathered information on high-demand products used to combat COVID-19 and partnered with EchoSystem to support further B2B connection.

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    Manufacturing & Operations

    Chemical Operations Training Tool

    On-board your new chemical operators while accounting for social distancing practices with SOCMA’s new Chemical Operations Training Tool.

    The tool provides on-demand micro-learning modules, 3D process animations, self-assessments, and is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.

    Request a Demo

    Audit Peer Group

    Dealing with customer audits when business is being conducted in a virtual world can pose challenges.
    SOCMA’s Audit Peer Group works to actively support supplier networks and streamline the audit process.
    Learn more from our Senior Director of Compliance & Stewardship, Joe Dettinger, on completing virtual audits.

    Template: Maximum Occupancy Signs

    To encourage social distancing and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, Nation Ford Chemical measured each room to ensure there was 6’ distance between employees to develop a new max occupancy number.

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    Framework: Pandemic Plan Development

    SOCMA published a pandemic plan framework for organizations to adopt into existing plans or develop a plan.

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    Legislative and Regulatory Overview

    SOCMA Actions on Legislative and Regulatory Issues

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    OSHA COVID-19 RECORDKEEPING & ENFORCEMENT

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    OSHA COVID-19 Guidance for N95 Masks

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    OSHA ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION POLICY FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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    S. 3548: Cares Act

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    Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

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    Letter to the White House: SOCMA Reinforces Critical Role of Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

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