Title: EPD-COI-20160202-ICG1-EN.pdf
Workers are informed about physical and chemical risks associated to their job and workplace. They receive an appropriate training and personal protective equipment. Confindustria Ceramica promoted the adoption of health and safety practices agreed with Trade Unions and HSE local authorities. Furthermore Confindustria Ceramica implemented the Social Dialogue agreement (NEPSI) followed by member companies. Confindustria Ceramica also promoted the adoption of studies and guidelines on environmental management to monitor and increase companies' performances. Water / soil: Contamination of water and soil does not occur. Italian ceramic tile companies recycle the total amount of waste water during the drying process in form of steam or release it into the internal waste water treatment and re-use it internally or externally Air: For energy production purpose only natural gas is burned. Emissions from the combustion process are under strict limits and monitored. Environmental protection measures are employed. A