PMA's Regulatory Compliance Self-Certification Program is only available to PMA members, and remains an important part of PMA’s commitment to its member companies, the industry as a whole, and the world in which we live. The four-tiered program enables all member companies to demonstrate compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and transportation regulations. The program is endorsed by Legal Counsel Don Gallo who states:

"Not only does the self-certification process help your company from losing time and money to employee health issues and accidents, and lowering the risk for fines and legal liability, you are also promoting the safety of your workers, and protecting the environment."

Level I: Commitment
There is no additional burden or recordkeeping necessary, this level of commitment is simply to state your commitment to meet the minimum existing regulations already in effect. There is no cost to commit to this level, all it takes is for you to fill out the enclosed form and send it back to the PMA office. Certification is valid for two years, and after that, the renewal process will become even easier.

Level II: Compliance
There is no cost to this level of certification.
The following are the sections for certification at Level II:

• Commitment of Management
• Protection of People: Compliance with OSHA Regulations
• Employee Monitoring: MBOCA & Isocisoyanates
• Protection of the Environment: Compliance with Environmental Regulations
• Community Relations:
• Compliance with Community Right-to-Know requirements, including:
• Management

Level III: Leadership
Leadership requires a minimum of 20 points from Health and Safety. All can be earned by participating in OSHA's SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) or VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) or the equivalent or from a combination of other health and safety activities.

Another 20 points must come from Environmental activities. ISO-14001 registration or participation in EPA's Environmental Track Program, Project XL or an equivalent are each worth 20 points. Points may also be earned from additional environmental achievements.

The additional 10 points necessary for Level III may be earned from the above options or from experience in Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Level IV: Mentoring
Mentoring requires a company to meet and exceed the Leadership Level requirements and participate in one or more ways as a company representative to PMA Regulatory Affairs programming. Direct all questions about the PMA Self-Certification program to: Regulatory Affairs Division Manager Mike Kocak 724-772-5225-x337