Safety
SVTC is committed to the safety of its customer and SVTC development teams. The SVTC facility operates at the highest standards of the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). SVTC also operates with its own Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department.
SVTC provides the highest level of safety in the fab working environment. For the past three years, SVTC has achieved Zero OSHA-recordable injuries. In addition, its safety program includes:
- Complete written programs and specifications for health and safety
- Active safety inspection and safety suggestion programs
- An on-site 24x7 emergency response team, fully certified for medical and chemical response
- Assured compliance with Fire and Life Safety Code through the annual Fire Marshal inspection
- Complete automated toxic gas and smoke detection systems
- Automatic seismic gas shut-off system
- Minimal use of carcinogens and reproductive toxins
- Annual Industrial Hygiene surveillance records
- Certified Safety Professional on staff
SVTC also goes beyond safety to provide an eco-friendly factory.
- Air emission inventory of less than 50% of annual permitted maxima
- Consistent compliance with wastewater discharge requirements
- Certified chemical technicians who manage waste collection
- Complete recycling program for office, canteen and facility waste
- Assured compliance with hazardous waste management practices
- Energy and water conservation practices in facility management
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager on staff

