Environment, Health and Safety at Troxler
Did you know that asphalt pavement is the most recycled product in America? Over
90 million tons of asphalt is reclaimed each year, and over 80% of that
reclaimed asphalt is reused or recycled*. Not only is this end of life
management environmentally responsible, it makes a fiscal impact, too, by
reducing exposure to fluctuations in commodity pricing and potentially holding
prices more stable than if no RAP (recycled asphalt pavement) were used.
At Troxler, being the leader in construction test equipment for this industry
and others means more than simply developing, manufacturing and servicing the
best products on the market. It also means that Troxler is leading the
charge on the environmental, health and safety fronts, too.
Energy Consumption: Company
In an effort to reduce
energy consumption, Troxler encourages and engages in simple, common sense
behaviors such as tuning off lights, monitors and printers when not in use.
Modified work schedules and adjusted ambient temperatures are also ways
Troxler is reducing energy consumption. Associates are encouraged to
carpool and are able to flex hours to reduce fuel consumption and automobile
emissions.
Energy Consumption: Products
Troxler products are designed with energy consumption in mind.
Troxler nuclear gauges are designed to “power down” after a
period of inactivity. Models 3430 Plus and 3440 Plus are designed to
stop drawing energy once the rechargeable batteries are fully charged.
Troxler New Technology Ovens use infrared technology rather than conventional
ignition technology to burn samples, reducing the time and energy required
to determine asphalt content.
End of Life Management: Company
Troxler actively manages product end of life in the office and manufacturing
environments. Paper products, aluminum cans, plastics and metals are
diverted from landfills through partnerships with local recycling companies.
End of Life Management: Products
Troxler has been helping our customers manage the end of their products’
lives by taking gauges back when they are no longer needed. We have also
designed product families where both internal and external components can be
used across models. Through extensive research and testing, Troxler has
determined that some parts can be recertified and used without affecting
performance, quality, and lifetime. All products, regardless of recertified
part content, meet the same performance, appearance and quality criteria as
newly manufactured equipment. They are manufactured on the same production and
test lines as newly manufactured equipment and carry the same guarantees and
warrantees as Troxler equipment containing all new parts. Troxler gauges may
contain up to 5% factory original, recertified parts (by total number of parts).
Health and Safety: Company
Troxler takes the health and safety of its associates very seriously. Our Safety
Committee meets monthly, and regular seminars on health and fitness are held for
all company associates. All associates must complete HAZMAT and Nuclear Safety
Gauge Training. Troxler also employs a full time Radiation Safety Officer whose
primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with all nuclear regulations as
well as driving ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles companywide
and during product development
Health and Safety: Products
Troxler follows all federal and state laws to ensure the safety of those designing,
manufacturing and using our products.
*Source: National Asphalt Pavement Association (www.hotmix.org)
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