Released on: October 6, 2008, 10:48 pm

Press Release Author: ASGi

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Anyone who sells artificial grass system components into
California; manufacturers, wholesale suppliers, and installers; can save themselves
the risk, embarrassment, hassle and cost of Proposition 65 Notices of Violation by
just following a few easy steps! The first handbook ever published to help
manufacturers, suppliers and installers avoid all the heartache of being named, in
public record, as a violator of safety and environmental laws!

Press Release Body: Written by seasoned professionals, ASGi, the Association of
Synthetic Grass Installers, has just published the premier edition of “Prop 65 &
The Artificial Grass Market”; a digital handbook of frequently asked questions,
lists of resources and associated relevant clear and reasonable warning examples
regarding California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, commonly
referred to as Proposition 65 (Prop 65).

The “Prop 65 & The artificial grass Market” handbook is a survival guide for
companies doing business in the state of California – many who were caught unaware
of these highly precautionary policies are now under lawsuits or notices of
violation by California State Attorney General, Jerry Brown’s offices and the Center
for Environmental Health (CEH). Your company could be next on the list; find out
how to avoid it!

“Prop 65 & The Artificial Grass Market” is written in easy to understand terms
anyone can understand and put to use, right away. It’s a rich source of
information and guidelines to help manufacturers, distributors and installers of
artificial grass systems sort through the complexities of the California’s
requirements and recent allegations that some artificial grass system components
may expose workers and consumers to lead, and other hazardous substances, while
using materials for sports fields, lawns, landscape and putting greens.

It clearly outlines the responsibilities and potential liabilities of companies
doing business in the state of California under Prop 65 and gives the reader a
roadmap of what to do to insure that their company is not at risk of legal action by
the state or private citizens. The handbook also covers related federal legislation
that defines a company’s need to know about the lead contents of their products to
insure a safe workplace for their employees and that they are delivering safe
products into any American market, not only the State of California.

“Prop 65 & The Artificial Grass Market” includes and answers these questions:

• What is Prop 65 and it’s scope, Who has to Warn and How
• Why the artificial grass market has been “targeted” under the law
• What a manufacturer, supplier or installer MUST do to comply, what happens if they
don’t
• What is the most common mistake companies make that receive a Notice of Violation
• Samples of appropriate MSDS, Warning Signs, Letters and Correspondence
• A compiled list of over 20 chemicals controlled under Prop 65 that absolutely need
clear and reasonable warnings that may be found in any artificial grass system
• Copies of the current 60 Day Notices of Violation and the Complaints filed on top
manufacturers
• A Download Index Page of Legislation, Studies and Related Information for Support

If you sell artificial grass system components into the State of California – you
need this handbook! It is available online at http://www.asgi.us/prop65 and can be
immediately downloaded as a digital PDF file (MAC & PC friendly). ASGi members
enjoy a 75% discount off the shelf price; consider joining!

ASGi, the Association of Synthetic Grass Installers, was founded by seasoned
professional installers to give the public a website full of unbiased information
regarding the artificial grass and synthetic grass market. Established in 2004 and
formally incorporated in January of 2007 – ASGi provides a robust and content rich
public website that keeps visitors up-to-date with current news and events, provides
excellent design, buyer, estimating and installation guides for free public download
and pages of beautiful photos and details of how artificial grass and synthetic turf
are used for residential and commercial projects for landscape and leisure sports
projects such as putting greens, bocce and play areas.

ASGi promotes ethics, best business practices, and standard installation guidelines
to insure compliance with state and federal landscape and water use models. You can
order a copy of the Prop 65 & the Artificial Grass Market Handbook here
http://www.asgi.us

Web Site: http://www.asgi.us/prop65

Contact Details: ASGi
664 A Freeman Lane #189
Grass Valley, CA 95949
888-705-8880
530-237-7878
530-432-5705 (f)
pr@asgi.us
Annie Belanger Costa, Exec Director