POWDER considers its human resources and surrounding territory as stakeholders for the whole company, therefore human and environment care together with a sustainable and responsible growth have always been our priorities. This attention and understanding are clearly shown through important periodic investments in spaces, plants, equipment, and training in order to guarantee people safety and health and respect for ecosystem.
 
POWDER has implemented a health, safety and environment management system which according to BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards.
 
Most pipeline and process plants must adhere to strict legislative and safety requirements (such as ISO 15848-2) regarding fugitive emissions. Whether satisfying environmental, legislative or industry guidelines of agencies such as the EPA, ASME and others, all valves must meet clearly defined requirements. POWDER has engineered stem and body gaskets to reduce the risk of unanticipated emissions.
 
Category M for lethal fluids, per ASME B31.3 code, is defined as ''a fluid service in which a single exposure to a very small quantity of toxic fluid, caused by leakage, can produce serious, irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact, even when prompt restorative measures are taken''. A special requirement of this code is the stem seal design. We have addressed this requirement by providing independent stem seals.

The operation of valves, while in the midst of flames and extreme heat, is a significant part of any plant’s safety program. The high-performance ball valves are designed to withstand the punishing effects of emergency fire situations. And have been fire tested and qualified to meet the stringent requirements of industry standards and specific end users.
 
A SIL is a measure of a safety system’s performance, in terms of probability of failure on demand. We have been reviewed by Exida — a certification and research firm specializing in critical safety systems and related equipment — and have received a certification for certain failure rates.