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ABC Tier 1 is committed to its contribution to a clean and

healthy environment.

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What is ISO 14001?

• International Standard that establishes the frame work for an Environmental Management System

• Similar to TS 16949 but focuses on environmental activities

• Established in 1996 and amended in 2004

• Completely voluntary

Why get ISO 14001 Certified?

• Customer Requirement– Help get new business

• Control and Minimize Environmental Impact of ABC’s operations

• Insure ABC meets all legal and customer requirements

• Reduce Costs

How does ABC Impact the Environment?

Air Pollution– Use of Aerosol Cans– Welding– Heat Treat Off Gas

Waste– General Trash– Used Oil– Waste Alcohol– Recycle – Cardboard– Light Bulbs / Batteries

Water Pollution– Parts Washer– Air Compressor Condensate– Sanitary Waste

Use Natural Resources– Electricity Use– Natural Gas Use– Oil Use

Potential Spills– Chemical / Oil Storage

Typical Environmental Typical Environmental AspectsAspects

• General trashGeneral trash• Spent aerosol cansSpent aerosol cans• Welding fumesWelding fumes• Waste paint & solventsWaste paint & solvents• Automotive exhaustAutomotive exhaust• Paint spray emissionsPaint spray emissions• Car wash waterCar wash water

• Compressed air useCompressed air use• ElectricityElectricity• Natural gasNatural gas• Wastewater dischargeWastewater discharge• Storm water runoffStorm water runoff• Storage tanksStorage tanks• Contaminated landContaminated land

ABC’s Significant Environmental Aspects

ABC’s Significant Aspects• Electrical Usage • Waste Alcohol Disposal

(Hazardous)

Environmental AspectAn aspect of ABC’s business that can impact the

environment

ABC’s Environmental Management System

• ABC has integrated our EMS into our Quality system

• Environmental Policy• Procedures• Work Instructions• Environmental Management

Representative is Mike Owner

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Environmental PolicyEnvironmental Policy

•CContinous Improvementontinous Improvement•00bey the Lawbey the Law•PPrevent Pollutionrevent PollutionRemember “Remember “COPCOP””ABC’s Environmental Policy is posted in the ABC’s Environmental Policy is posted in the

break roombreak room

How do I Prevent Pollution?

• Control my Electrical Usage• Proper Waste Disposal

– Recycle Cardboard, Plastic, Steel, Batteries– Waste Alcohol Disposal

• Minimize Scrap• Promptly Report any Spills or Leaks• Properly Label and Store Chemicals

How do I obey the LAW?

MDEQ/EPA• Keep the Alcohol Drum Closed &

Labeled• Minimize Materials Stored Outside• Report spills to SupervisorOSHA• Proper Container Labeling

How do I help Continuous Improvement?

• ABCs current improvement project is to reduce electrical usage by installing NEW lighting

• Employees can help by looking for new ways to conserve energy or improve recycling and provide these to your supervisor

Environmental Goals

ABC’s Environmental Objectives include:•1•2•3

Recycling

PaperCardboard Plastic

Keep Wastes out of the Landfill

Recycling

Light Bulbs BatteriesKeep Wastes out of the Landfill

Waste Alcohol - Hazardous

Legal Requirements

• Keep Sealed• Labeled• Date on label

when full• Approved

Waste Hauler

USED OIL – Non-Hazardous

Legal Requirements

• Keep Closed• Labeled• Approved

Waste Hauler

Spill Response

• YOU = Notify your supervisor ASAP

Spill Kit for Oil SpillDrain Cover Spill Kit in

Lab for Acid Spill

Fire Evacuation Procedure

• How will the be notified? Alarm, PA, other• Evacuate building through nearest exit

– See Posted Evacuation Plan• Meet at XXXXX• Supervisor will take head count• Receptionist will bring visitor book to account

for visitors• NO SMOKING – during evacuation

Severe Weather Procedure

• How will they be notified??• Take cover in the XXXXX• XXXXX will monitor weather

conditions• XXXX will call the “all-clear” and

you can then return to work

Power Outage Procedure

• Ask mark to develop procedure

Environmental Audits

ABC will periodically conduct audits to verify we are conforming to our system

Internal Audits– Next Week

3rd Party Audits– Intertek– Stage 1 to see if ABC is ready for certification– Stage 2 for certification

Typical Audit Questions

• Does ABC have an Environmental Policy?– Yes, posted in break room, remember COP

• What are ABC’s significant environmental aspects (activities)– Electrical Usage, Waste Alcohol Disposal

• What are the environmental aspects of your job?– Electrical Usage, Waste Disposal, Recycling

• How do you help prevent pollution– Control Electrical Usage and Proper Waste Disposal / Recycling

• What would you do in the event of a fire or spill?– Evacuate/meet where? Or notify supervisor

• Does ABC have any continuous improvement programs?– Yes, reducing electrical usage with new lighting – I can help by controlling electrical usage and notifying my supervisor of any

ideas to reduce electricity or improve recycling• Who is the Environmental Management Representative

– Mike Owner, Quality Manager

When Speaking to an Auditor

• Don’t be nervous, they are evaluating the system NOT you

• If you don’t understand the question ask the auditor to clarify

• If you don’t know the answer tell the auditor – I don’t know

• If you can’t answer a specific question it will NOT stop ABC from getting certified

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Services we provide includeServices we provide include::•Certification Support & TrainingCertification Support & Training

– ISO 14001, TS 16949, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001•Internal AuditingInternal Auditing•Auditor TrainingAuditor Training•Compliance Auditing (Legal & other)Compliance Auditing (Legal & other)•Air & Water Permitting & ReportingAir & Water Permitting & Reporting•OSHA Training & AuditingOSHA Training & Auditing•Problem Solving & Root Cause TrainingProblem Solving & Root Cause Training

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