Policy
EMS Policy, Procedures & organization Chart
Purpose & Commitment
Purpose:
To meet all environmental rules and regulations in the Chemicals industry and to strive to protect our environment through sound management practices and decisions as well as prevents pollution by striving to minimize waste generation and resource consumption.
Commitment:
is committed to environmental leadership in all of its business activities. We and our senior management firmly believe in, and are committed to produce environmentally sustainable product, reducing environmental impacts and conserving resources. We provide policies also to ensure a safe, healthful workplace, protecting the environment, conserving energy and natural resources. We are committed to do and will
To meet all environmental rules and regulations in the Chemicals industry and to strive to protect our environment through sound management practices and decisions as well as prevents pollution by striving to minimize waste generation and resource consumption.
Commitment:
is committed to environmental leadership in all of its business activities. We and our senior management firmly believe in, and are committed to produce environmentally sustainable product, reducing environmental impacts and conserving resources. We provide policies also to ensure a safe, healthful workplace, protecting the environment, conserving energy and natural resources. We are committed to do and will
- Be an environmentally responsible neighbor in the community where we operate, and correct incidents or conditions that endanger health, safety, or the environment.
- Conserve natural resources by adopting pollution prevention practices. Ex: extending the life of equipment through preventive maintenance scheduling, purchasing and reworking used equipment etc.
- Establish targets and strategies to reduce the use of natural gas, water, electricity, diesel and chemicals.
- Develop and improve operations and technologies to minimize waste, and other pollution, minimize health and safety risks, and dispose of waste safely and responsibly.
- Ensure the responsible use of energy throughout our business, including conserving energy improving energy efficiency, and giving preference to renewable over non-renewable energy when feasible.
- Participate in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding. Sharing appropriate pollution prevention technology, knowledge and methods with suppliers.
- Meet or exceed all the environmental legislation and buyers’ environmental requirements that relates to the Company.
- Promptly report all non-compliance issues in accordance with applicable governmental reporting requirements, evaluate causes of non-compliance, and implement corrective actions.
- Establish procedures for periodic review of environmental compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Establish procedures to ensure all that employees are knowledgeable of understand and comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Convey to our customers, industry associates, vendors and the general public our strong environmental, safety and health commitment.
- Strive to continuously improve our commitment to the above-stated principles through exercise of our EMS, improved technology, production changes and due diligence.
- Use an accredited program to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our activities.
- Prevent pollution and accidents.
- Identify opportunities for risk reduction associated with the processes and chemicals used in our plant, the supplies procured, the products produced, and the disposal of waste products.
- Continue improvement in use of cleaner technologies and processes, and the safer use of chemicals.
- Wise resource management, including conservation of limited resources and reuse and recycling of materials.
- Participate in recycling to the greatest practical extent to reduce impact on landfills and promote recovery of valuable resources.
Reference: Legal law, national & international environmental conventions, buyers’ COC.
Organization Chart
Organization Chart
Managing Director
Neno Biotech Co., Ltd
EMS Procedure
All EMS activities will go under the following stages:
- Planning
- Implementation & Operation
- Checking & Corrective Action
- Communication
- Feedback & Control
1. PLANNING
In the planning stage the EMS committee will formulate a plan to fulfill your environmental policy. The planning stage includes the following EMS elements:
Environmental Aspects: The EMS committee of Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. will identify all known environmental aspects and related impacts of factory’s activities and products that can be control and have influence over in order to determine which can have a significant impact on the environment. In order to identify potential environmental aspects, EMS committee should consider regulations, inputs and outputs of various company activities from office work to production processes, and the environmental effects of those activities.
Legal and Other Requirements: Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. is required to comply with a variety of legal and other requirements that are applicable to the environmental aspects of its activities, products. Govt. laws & regulations, national and international conventions, buyer COC, permits, audit reports, and other such documents can be used to determine the applicable regulations.
Objectives and Targets: EMS committee will establish and maintains documented environmental objectives and targets. Targets will be consistent with the company’s environmental policy, priority environmental aspects and impacts, and applicable environmental regulations. The target will be more detailed performance requirement related to and supporting a specific objective and it will be summarized in a Target and Action plan (TNA) format following Higg Environment Module. Environmental Management Programs: EMS committee must develop an Environmental Management Program (Action Plan) to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved. The Environmental Management Program should be linked directly to company objectives and targets — that is, the program should describe how company will translate its goals into concrete actions so that environmental objectives and targets will be achieved. To ensure its effectiveness, your environmental management program should:
Environmental Aspects: The EMS committee of Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. will identify all known environmental aspects and related impacts of factory’s activities and products that can be control and have influence over in order to determine which can have a significant impact on the environment. In order to identify potential environmental aspects, EMS committee should consider regulations, inputs and outputs of various company activities from office work to production processes, and the environmental effects of those activities.
Legal and Other Requirements: Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. is required to comply with a variety of legal and other requirements that are applicable to the environmental aspects of its activities, products. Govt. laws & regulations, national and international conventions, buyer COC, permits, audit reports, and other such documents can be used to determine the applicable regulations.
Objectives and Targets: EMS committee will establish and maintains documented environmental objectives and targets. Targets will be consistent with the company’s environmental policy, priority environmental aspects and impacts, and applicable environmental regulations. The target will be more detailed performance requirement related to and supporting a specific objective and it will be summarized in a Target and Action plan (TNA) format following Higg Environment Module. Environmental Management Programs: EMS committee must develop an Environmental Management Program (Action Plan) to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved. The Environmental Management Program should be linked directly to company objectives and targets — that is, the program should describe how company will translate its goals into concrete actions so that environmental objectives and targets will be achieved. To ensure its effectiveness, your environmental management program should:
- Designate responsibilities for achieving goals.
- Define the means and time frame for achieving those goals.
2. IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATION
In the implementation stage company will follow through with the plan by establishing responsibilities, training, communication, documentation, operating procedures, and an emergency plan to ensure that environmental targets are met. The implementation stage includes the following EMS elements:
Structure and Responsibility: EMS committee has to define document and communicate the roles, responsibility and authority of each personnel for specific task in order to facilitate effective environmental management. Training, Awareness and Competence: EMS Committee has to identify training needs of all employees and make a training plan on the basis of need analysis in relation to its environmental management system as well as all general workers.
Communication: EMS Committee has to develop procedures for handling internal communications between the various levels and functions of the organization and external communications with suppliers, subcontractor, local community and other interested parties. Environmental Management System Documentation: EMS Committee has to develop an EMS documentation system that will be easily understandable and identifiable. All targets and strategies, assessments of activities, performance will be written and documents will be demonstrated in way that will be presentable to the buyers. Document Control: EMS Committee has establish a document control system that controls all documents and data that relate to satisfying the elements of the ISO 14001 standard.
Operational Control: EMS committee has to identify and develop operating procedures for operations and activities associated with the identified significant environmental aspects.
Emergency Preparedness and Response: EMS committee has to identify the potential for accidents and emergency situations that could result in relations with the specific activities and its environmental impacts.
Structure and Responsibility: EMS committee has to define document and communicate the roles, responsibility and authority of each personnel for specific task in order to facilitate effective environmental management. Training, Awareness and Competence: EMS Committee has to identify training needs of all employees and make a training plan on the basis of need analysis in relation to its environmental management system as well as all general workers.
Communication: EMS Committee has to develop procedures for handling internal communications between the various levels and functions of the organization and external communications with suppliers, subcontractor, local community and other interested parties. Environmental Management System Documentation: EMS Committee has to develop an EMS documentation system that will be easily understandable and identifiable. All targets and strategies, assessments of activities, performance will be written and documents will be demonstrated in way that will be presentable to the buyers. Document Control: EMS Committee has establish a document control system that controls all documents and data that relate to satisfying the elements of the ISO 14001 standard.
Operational Control: EMS committee has to identify and develop operating procedures for operations and activities associated with the identified significant environmental aspects.
Emergency Preparedness and Response: EMS committee has to identify the potential for accidents and emergency situations that could result in relations with the specific activities and its environmental impacts.
3. CHECKING & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
3.1 Monitoring and Measurement: EMS committee will establish and maintain a system for measuring and monitoring the key characteristics of each operation that can have a significant impact on the environment. This system must focus on the below indicators:
- Simple and understandable.
- Objective oriented.
- Verifiable.
- Relevant to goals and targets.
- Tons of SO2 released per unit of electricity produced.
- Percentage reduction in the discharge of a material versus a baseline year.
- Monitor key characteristics of operations and activities that can have significant environmental impacts.
- Track performance (including how well the actions taken meet the objectives and targets).
- Calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment.
- Periodically evaluate the compliance issues with applicable laws and regulations, through internal compliance audits.
- Identified the problem(s)?
- Identified the cause(s)?
- Come up with a solution for each?
- Implemented the solution(s)?
- Documented the solution(s)?
- Communicated the solution(s)?
- Documented the action(s)?
- Legal, regulatory and other code requirements.
- Results of environmental aspects identification.
- Reports of progress towards meeting objectives and targets.
- Permits, licenses and other approvals.
- Training records.
- EMS audit and regulatory compliance audit reports.
- Reports of identified nonconformities, corrective action plans and corrective action tracking data.
- Hazardous material spill and other incident reports.
- Communications with customers, suppliers, contractors and other external parties.
- Results of management reviews.
- Sampling and monitoring data.
- Maintenance records.
- Equipment calibration records.
- Develop audit checklist and procedures depending on the project.
- Establish an appropriate audit frequency depending on the nature of project.
- Maintain audit records.
4. COMMUNICATION
| Activities | Mode of communication | Responsible person | Time of communication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giving overall status of the program to MD & ED | Meeting | President | Annually or as per requirement |
| Briefing every committee members about the purpose, policy and procedures | Meeting | President & Environmental responsible | Regular meeting (Weekly) |
| Setting target and strategies | Meeting and written documents | Responsible for particular area | Regular meeting (Weekly) |
| Discussing status or update of every project | Meeting and written documents | Responsible for particular area | Regular meeting (Weekly) |
| Creating awareness among workers about EMS program | Workshop, training and poster | Environmental Responsible | As per requirement |
| Creating awareness among relevant staff about EMS program | Workshop & training | Environmental Responsible | As per requirement |
| Creating awareness and sharing knowledge with suppliers about EMS program | Meeting | Responsible for particular area | Annually |
| Creating awareness and sharing knowledge with subcontractors about EMS program | Meeting | President | Annually |
| Creating awareness, sharing knowledge and inform about the factory operations and EMS program to local community | Meeting | President | Annually |
5. FEEDBACK & CONTROL
| Activities | Mode of control | Responsible person | Time of happening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up of overall status or progress | Documents checking | President | Weekly meeting |
| Collecting reports | Collecting utilities, ETP, dyeing production, water, chemical, waste, air inventory, GHG emission and other reports that have direct impact on environment. | Secretary | As per generation of report |
| Internal Audit | Conducting weekly/monthly or as per requirement internal audit for every particular area and making report on it. | Environmental Responsible | As per requirements of particular area. |
| External Audit | Government approved 3rd party assessment and audit. Involving with different environmental project. | Environmental Responsible | annually |
| Audit reporting | Submit audit report to president of the committee and sharing with top management | President & Secretary | After each audit |
| Corrective and preventing actions | Identify the deficiencies of every particular project, assess the root causes of the findings and fix plan for resolving the deficiencies | Responsible for particular area & MR | As per requirements |
| Continual monitoring | Visit on the spot of project, checking documents | President, Secretary & Responsible for particular area | Regularly on the basis of project |
| Follow up the rules and regulations | Adapting with the changes in national and international laws and regulation if any. | Environmental responsible & Responsible for particular area | As per requirements |
Purpose: To meet all environmental rules and regulations in the Chemical industry and to strive to protect our environment through sound management practices and decisions as well as prevents pollution by striving to minimize waste generation and resource consumption.
Commitment: Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. is committed to environmental leadership in all of its business activities. We and our senior management firmly believes in, and are committed to produce environmentally sustainable product, reducing environmental impacts and conserving resources. We provide policies also to ensure a safe, healthful workplace, protecting the environment, conserving energy and natural resources. We are committed to do and will
Commitment: Neno Biotech Co,. Ltd. is committed to environmental leadership in all of its business activities. We and our senior management firmly believes in, and are committed to produce environmentally sustainable product, reducing environmental impacts and conserving resources. We provide policies also to ensure a safe, healthful workplace, protecting the environment, conserving energy and natural resources. We are committed to do and will
- Be an environmentally responsible neighbor in the community where we operate, and correct incidents or conditions that endanger health, safety, or the environment.
- Conserve natural resources by adopting pollution prevention practices. Ex: extending the life of equipment through preventive maintenance scheduling, purchasing and reworking used equipment etc.
- Establish targets and strategies to reduce the use of natural gas, water, electricity, diesel and chemicals.
- Develop and improve operations and technologies to minimize waste, and other pollution, minimize health and safety risks, and dispose of waste safely and responsibly.
- Ensure the responsible use of energy throughout our business, including conserving energy improving energy efficiency, and giving preference to renewable over non-renewable energy when feasible.
- Participate in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding. Sharing appropriate pollution prevention technology, knowledge and methods with suppliers.
- Meet or exceed all the environmental legislation and buyers’ environmental requirements that relates to the Company.
- Promptly report all non-compliance issues in accordance with applicable governmental reporting requirements, evaluate causes of non-compliance, and implement corrective actions.
- Establish procedures for periodic review of environmental compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Establish procedures to ensure all that employees are knowledgeable of understand and comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Convey to our customers, industry associates, vendors and the general public our strong environmental, safety and health commitment.
- Strive to continuously improve our commitment to the above-stated principles through exercise of our EMS, improved technology, production changes and due diligence.
- Use an accredited program to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our activities.
- Prevent pollution and accidents.
- Identify opportunities for risk reduction associated with the processes and chemicals used in our plant, the supplies procured, the products produced, and the disposal of waste products.
- Continue improvement in use of cleaner technologies and processes, and the safer use of chemicals.
- Wise resource management, including conservation of limited resources and reuse and recycling of materials.
- Participate in recycling to the greatest practical extent to reduce impact on landfills and promote recovery of valuable resources.
Reference: Legal law, national & international environmental conventions, buyers’ COC.
Environmental Management Policy
NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD recognizes employees as its most important asset and is committed to a safe and healthy work environment impacting those working on, visiting or living near the company’s facilities.
NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD is committed to make, handle, use, transport, seller dispose of chemicals in a safe and environmentally sound manner. NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD aims to prevent occupational injuries and ill health to any employee, contractor, service provider or visitor, through the following actions:
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS laws in all countries in which the Company operates and supply their product.
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Actively promote, improve, develop and establish EHS policies, work practices, standards and noCOSMOrms for all activities in the plants·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Integrate EHS management system within day-to-day operations·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Train, educate, support and motivate all employees to follow safe work practices and sustain same through their active involvement and continued awareness. This will create a proactive EHS culture, to achieve continual improvement In EHS performance. Likewise, Suitable EHS induction will be provided to anyone accessing any of the sites of chemicals·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Monitor the working environment through inspections, surveys and audits on a regular basis and Improve working conditions and practices·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Comply with all applicable statutory and I or regulatory requirements applicable·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Alm to zero work related injury and illness through total commitment to employees at every level in all plants/ units·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Provide a framework for setting and reviewing safety, health, environmental and quality objectives and targets·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Involve all employees in implementations of this policy and provide appropriate training. Provide for dissemination of information to employees on ORLEAN objectives and performance through suitable communication network·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Follow a systematic approach to EHS management plan in order to achieve continual performance improvement, prevent pollution, maximize recycling and reduce wastes, and emission, minimize occupational health and safety risks·
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Conserve natural resources trough responsible and efficient use of all our operations
- NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD Select suppliers and business partners with consideration of their ability to run safe and internationally responsible operations.
Environmental Management Process Flow Chart
Health & Safety Policy
Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. recognizes employees as its most important asset and is committed to a safe and healthy work environment impacting those working on, visiting or living near the company’s facilities.
Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. is committed to make, handle, use, transport, sell or dispose of chemicals in a safe and environmentally sound manner. ECL aims to prevent occupational injuries and ill health to any employee, contractor, service provider or visitor, through the following actions:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS laws in all countries in which the Company operates and supply their product.
- Actively promote, improve, develop and establish EHS policies, work practices, standards and norms for all activities in the plants’
- Integrate EHS management system within day to day operations’
- Train, educate, support, and motivate all employees to follow safe work practices and sustain same through their positive involvement and continued awareness. This will create a proactive EHS culture, to achieve continual improvement in EHS performance. Likewise, Suitable EHS induction will be provided to anyone accessing any of the sites of RIL’
- Monitor the working environment through inspections, surveys and audits on a regular basis and improve working conditions and practices.
- Comply with all applicable statutory and / or regulatory requirements applicable.
- Aim to zero work related injury and illness through total commitment to employees at every level in all plants/ units.
- Provide a framework for setting and reviewing safety, health, environmental and quality objectives and targets.
- Involve all employees in implementations of this policy and provide appropriate training- Provide for dissemination of information to employees on ECL objectives and performance through suitable communication network’
- Follow a systematic approach to EHS management plan in order to achieve continual performance improvement, prevent pollution, maximize recycling and reduce wastes, and emission, minimize occupational health and safety risks’
- Conserve natural resources through responsible and efficient use of all our operations
- Select suppliers and business partners with consideration of their ability to run safe and responsible operations.
Policy Procedure for Chemical Substitute Procedure
Substitute Process Map
Image: Substitute Process Map
- Gather information on chemicals used
- Identify unwanted substances
- Find available alternative substances or new technical solutions
- Evaluate and select alternative substances or technical solutions
- Develop new alternative chemicals or technical solutions
1. Gather information on chemicals used
A prerequisite for substituting hazardous substances is to prepare an inventory of chemicals being handled by your company. This could be substances which are present in products or waste products after manufacture, or substances which are used in manufacturing processes.
A prerequisite for substituting hazardous substances is to prepare an inventory of chemicals being handled by your company. This could be substances which are present in products or waste products after manufacture, or substances which are used in manufacturing processes.
2. Identify unwanted substances
The second step in the process involves identifying substances to substitute. If your company does not manufacture articles or products, but are an importer of articles, the request specifications you impose on your suppliers will be your primary tool in the substitution process.
The second step in the process involves identifying substances to substitute. If your company does not manufacture articles or products, but are an importer of articles, the request specifications you impose on your suppliers will be your primary tool in the substitution process.
3. Find available alternative substances or new technical solutions
The third step in the substitution process involves drawing up an inventory of available alternatives to identify substances with an equivalent function. This could entail finding other chemical or non-chemical alternatives, materials or other technical solutions. This could for example be a question of substituting material A with material B because material B does not require a particular additive, which has hazardous properties.
The third step in the substitution process involves drawing up an inventory of available alternatives to identify substances with an equivalent function. This could entail finding other chemical or non-chemical alternatives, materials or other technical solutions. This could for example be a question of substituting material A with material B because material B does not require a particular additive, which has hazardous properties.
4. Evaluate and select alternative substances or new technical solutions
The fourth step requires that you have collected sufficient information in order to compare and assess the alternatives, so that you can select a substitute for a particular application. Identifying a substitute can be a knowledge- and resource-demanding process. Key considerations which you should take into account are the hazardous properties of the substitute, relative exposure (e.g., compare the difference in total exposure between the current substance and the substitute), technical performance, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and cost.
The fourth step requires that you have collected sufficient information in order to compare and assess the alternatives, so that you can select a substitute for a particular application. Identifying a substitute can be a knowledge- and resource-demanding process. Key considerations which you should take into account are the hazardous properties of the substitute, relative exposure (e.g., compare the difference in total exposure between the current substance and the substitute), technical performance, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and cost.
5. Develop new alternative substances or new technical solutions
The fifth step in the substitution process involves developing new sustainable substances or techniques. In the absence of suitable and available alternatives, new innovations and/or techniques may be necessary. In this case, the companies are responsible for driving development.
When a new substance or technique is developed, it has to be applied, improved and further communicated within the supply chain.
The fifth step in the substitution process involves developing new sustainable substances or techniques. In the absence of suitable and available alternatives, new innovations and/or techniques may be necessary. In this case, the companies are responsible for driving development.
When a new substance or technique is developed, it has to be applied, improved and further communicated within the supply chain.
Policy for Use of PPE
1. Principle:
NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD. is firmly committed to implementing the Policy for Use of PPE in order to ensure the maximum safe, risk-free, and healthy working environment for all engaged workers.
Scope: This policy will be applicable to all workers and employees engaged in the organization. The adopted policies for the use of personal protective equipment are as follows:
NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD. is firmly committed to implementing the Policy for Use of PPE in order to ensure the maximum safe, risk-free, and healthy working environment for all engaged workers.
Scope: This policy will be applicable to all workers and employees engaged in the organization. The adopted policies for the use of personal protective equipment are as follows:
2. Procedure:
2.1 The required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in this company are:
2.3 An official educational session is organized for the workers to teach the rules of using personal protective equipment.
2.4 Every worker working in the mixture section is advised to use a mask. This is especially more important for the workers working on overlock machines.
2.5 Every worker working on burner machines must be instructed to use hand gloves and a mask.
2.6 Those workers in the store section who are engaged in chemical work must be instructed to use a respirator, hand gloves, and goggles.
2.7 Training is provided to the concerned workers for using hand gloves, masks, goggles, respirators, etc.
2.8 Instructions are given to the supervisors to ensure whether the workers are using these correctly.
2.9 Training is provided every month to the workers using chemicals.
2.10 Every worker working in the generator room and knitting section must be instructed to use an earplug and ear muff.
2.1 The required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in this company are:
- Hand Gloves
- Dust Mask
- Respirator
- Metal Gloves
- Goggles
- Gumboot
- Earplug and Ear muff
2.3 An official educational session is organized for the workers to teach the rules of using personal protective equipment.
2.4 Every worker working in the mixture section is advised to use a mask. This is especially more important for the workers working on overlock machines.
2.5 Every worker working on burner machines must be instructed to use hand gloves and a mask.
2.6 Those workers in the store section who are engaged in chemical work must be instructed to use a respirator, hand gloves, and goggles.
2.7 Training is provided to the concerned workers for using hand gloves, masks, goggles, respirators, etc.
2.8 Instructions are given to the supervisors to ensure whether the workers are using these correctly.
2.9 Training is provided every month to the workers using chemicals.
2.10 Every worker working in the generator room and knitting section must be instructed to use an earplug and ear muff.
3. Responsibilities:
3.1 The Compliance Department will arrange education for the workers to teach the rules of using personal protective equipment.
3.2 Compliance and H.R. Officers will supervise whether the working workers are using personal protective equipment by visiting various sections and give advice for use.
3.3 The Compliance Department provides training to the concerned workers for using hand gloves, masks, goggles, respirators, etc.
3.1 The Compliance Department will arrange education for the workers to teach the rules of using personal protective equipment.
3.2 Compliance and H.R. Officers will supervise whether the working workers are using personal protective equipment by visiting various sections and give advice for use.
3.3 The Compliance Department provides training to the concerned workers for using hand gloves, masks, goggles, respirators, etc.
Reference:
- Prevailing Labor Law of the country
- Factory Act
Chemical Management Policy
Policy Implementation
Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. has developed a policy for safe chemical use in compliance with all environmental conservation laws prevailing in Bangladesh, including all environmental protection regulations, health and safety laws, and all buyers’ policies regarding chemical procurement, storage, usage, hazardous waste management, and liquid waste treatment, where the commitment of the management authority, application of laws, objectives, and targets regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) have been expressed.
1.1 Commitment: Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. is firmly committed to using chemicals safely through the Safe Chemical Handling Policy in its production process and to complying with the prohibition of using restricted chemical substances.
Reference: The Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act-1995 and Environmental Conservation Rules-1997 and amendment notification February 02, Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules-1997 and amendment notification August 02, Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules-1997 amendment notification April 03, Bangladesh Environmental Conservation (Amendment) Act 2000, Bangladesh Environmental Conservation (Amendment) Act 2002, The Environment Pollution Control Ordinance 1977, Factory Rules 1979, Labor Act-2006 including all local laws for environmental protection, regulations, health and safety laws, and all buyers’ policies and the list of restricted substances related to chemicals or RSL, MRSL & ZDHC have been followed.
1.2 Purpose: To ensure the health and safety of workers and to provide health protection to the users of these products by producing safe products in a healthy manner.
1.3 Target: To take precautions against all types of risks in using chemical substances or chemicals and to work safely.
The safe chemical use policy of Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. includes the following matters:
- Regarding chemical procurement, it follows Bluesign Bluefinder, buyers’ (PUMA and Other) RSL, MRSL & ZDHC MRSL.
- Before purchasing chemicals, the decision to purchase chemicals is made after collecting Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, and Letters of Guarantee from the suppliers.
- The supplier is informed to ensure that labels are provided on every container.
- Chemicals are stored and distributed in the correct manner.
- Those who will use chemicals are given an understanding of them through training before using the chemicals.
- Regular training is provided on health and safety issues.
- Local laws are followed in maintaining appropriate standards for waste management and liquid waste treatment.
- Additionally, Neno Biotech Co., Ltd. is committed to not purchasing or using chemical substances prohibited by the buyer.
1. Organization
(Image: Organization Chart for Chemical Management)
2. Job Responsibilities
To implement the objectives of the policy, the organization distributes designated responsibilities to individuals of specified rank and appropriate qualifications and provides the proper authority for decision-making. The responsibilities of each person in charge are clearly mentioned. They will collectively implement the objectives of the policy by maintaining communication among themselves.
Below is a list of the duties of the persons in charge:-
| Sl. | Activity (What) | Procedure (How) | Person in Charge (Who) | Time of Performance (When) | Time Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 . | New Chemical Procurement | The Store Department will receive requisitions for purchasing all chemicals used in the production process. Then, the Store Department will send the requisition to the Purchase Department. Before purchasing chemicals, the Purchase Department must consult with the person nominated for chemical purchase and ensure the purchase of Blue Sign nominated chemicals through Blue Sign’s Blue Finder. Before purchasing, the Purchase Department, along with the nominated person, will verify the MSDS, TDS, and other test-related documents and ensure that said substances do not violate the RSL & MRSL policies of the buyers. Only then will the procurement department perform CS and purchase profitable chemical substances. After purchasing, the PR (purchasing responsible) and store responsible will identify the SDS of all chemical substances. The store responsible will include the chemical substances in the chemical inventory list (CIL). One purchasing responsible must be kept for chemical purchase who must have knowledge about chemical substances. The store responsible will always keep the RSL & MRSL of all chemical substances updated. It is further noted here that the procurement regulations must be sent to all departmental heads associated with procurement and issues arising in this regard must be discussed in the fortnightly meeting. The company’s nominated PR must maintain a complete list of all approved chemicals and preserve files containing documents in support of each approved chemical. |
CFO (Fabrics) | During chemical procurement | Not Applicable |
| 2. | Chemical Storage | Chemicals must be stored according to the instructions of the Safety Data Sheet. It must be ensured that chemical containers have proper labels and hazardous symbols. Quality test must be done during chemical receiving. Expired Date Check and storage must be ensured. | Store In-charge | During storage / During receiving of goods | Ongoing Process |
| A paper containing safety information for each chemical must be written in Bengali and displayed near the specific chemical container. | Chemical Responsible and Officer Inventory/ Store In-charge | During chemical storage and distribution | Ongoing Process | ||
| Must be stored in FIFO System. Chemicals must be stored according to the instructions of the Compatibility chart. Store light, air, and temperature must be kept under control. | Store In-charge | During chemical storage | Ongoing Process | ||
| 3. | Chemical Use | Before using chemicals, every worker must be given knowledge on how to use chemicals safely according to its safety data sheet. Necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be supplied to every worker according to the safety data sheet. Opportunities must be given to workers to participate in safe chemical use training according to the schedule. | Trainer, Chemical Responsible, and EHS | During training | Ongoing Process |
| It must be supervised whether every worker uses necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to the safety data sheet. | Section In-charge | During chemical use | Ongoing Process | ||
| It must be supervised whether every worker uses necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to the safety data sheet. | Section Supervisor | During chemical use | Ongoing Process | ||
| There must be ventilation arrangements in the places where chemical work is done and chemicals are stored. | Store In-charge | During chemical storage | Ongoing Process | ||
| 4. | Hazardous Waste Disposal | It must be ensured whether those who purchase Waste have a trade license. | Support Service | Before selling hazardous waste | Not Applicable |
| It must be ensured whether there is a written commitment that those who purchase Waste will not use the Waste in any work that harms the environment. | Support Service | Before selling hazardous waste | Not Applicable | ||
| 5. | Liquid Waste Treatment and Disposal | Liquid waste will be treated in the own ETP. | Head, Maintenance | During discharge of liquid waste | Ongoing Process |
| The amount of liquid waste will never exceed the capacity of the ETP. | Head, Maintenance | During liquid waste treatment | Ongoing Process | ||
| Local laws will be followed in liquid waste discharge. | Head, Maintenance | During liquid waste treatment | Ongoing Process | ||
| The quality of liquid waste must be tested once every three months by the Department of Environment Bangladesh and once every six months by BUET. | Head, Maintenance | According to the mentioned period | Ongoing Process | ||
| Necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be distributed to all workers working in the ETP and records of PPE distribution must be kept. It must be ensured that all workers use necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during chemical carrying and chemical use. Opportunities must be given to workers to participate in safe chemical use training according to the schedule. Arrangements for safe storage and distribution of chemicals must be made. | Chemical Safety Responsible | During liquid waste treatment | Ongoing Process | ||
| 6. | Assessment of Chemical Hazard for Environment and Human Health | Chemical substances are one of the substances harmful to health and the environment. For this reason, Viyellatex Ltd.* has assessed environmental and human health due to chemical hazards for the proper management of hazardous substances and prevention of harm. Environmental and human health assessment will take place once in the entire factory every week through the Chemical Responsible. Said report will be presented in the monthly meeting and problems found will be discussed for solution in the monthly meeting. This is helping workers and officers working in Viyellatex Ltd.* to remain free from chemical hazards. | Chemical Safety Officer | According to the mentioned period | Ongoing Process |
3.2 Selection process of less hazardous chemicals:
- Safe or less hazardous chemicals are always selected through proper compliance with RSL & MRSL.
- Comparatively less hazardous chemicals are selected through chemical risk assessment.
- Selection based on buyer, journal, or international guidelines.
3.3 Emergency Situation Management:
In case of banned chemical found in Production:
In case of banned chemical found in Production:
- Production must be stopped immediately.
- Banned chemicals must be removed as soon as possible.
- Warning/Email to supplier; termination of business if repeated.
Chemical Spill Management
Spill Prevention:
- It must be ensured whether the chemical drums are in good condition.
- Specifically, Secondary Containment is arranged in the store, through which if any kind of chemical spill occurs, it will go directly to the ETP.
- If an excessive amount of chemical spill occurs, it will be prevented using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- First of all, the spill source must be stopped.
- Initially, the spill will be prevented with sand.
- The drum must be surrounded from all sides with high-absorbent spill kits and fabrics.
- Measures must be taken according to the instructions of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- The spill area must be cleaned thoroughly using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- The entire incident, including the cause of the spill, must be reported to the proper authority.
- The spill kit must be properly refilled again.
4. Communication Routine
| No. | Activity (What) | Procedure (How) | Person in Charge (Who) | Time of Performance (When) | Time Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Communication or discussion with the team/group | Meeting (Minutes of the meeting will be preserved) | Concerned Departmental Head in charge of safe chemical use | After policy change or amendment | Within seven days of policy amendment |
| 2. | Communication with higher authority | Meeting (Minutes of the meeting will be preserved) | Manager-HR Admin and Compliance | After policy change or amendment | Within ten days of policy amendment |
| 3. | Communication with mid-level authority | Training, P.A system, Notice board, Meeting (Minutes of the meeting will be preserved) | Manager-HR Admin and Compliance, Team Leader – Compliance and EHS Executive | After policy change or amendment | Within twelve days of policy amendment |
| 4. | Communication with workers | Training, P.A. system, Notice board, Meeting (Minutes of the meeting will be preserved) | Manager-HR Admin and Compliance, Team Leader – Compliance and EHS Executive | Ongoing process | According to training plan |
| 5. | Communication with new workers | Training, P.A. system, Notice board, Meeting (Minutes of the meeting will be preserved) | Trainer, Chemical Safety Officer and Compliance Officer | Within fifteen days of joining work | According to training plan |
A monthly training plan must be prepared, training must be provided accordingly, and it must be preserved as a document.
| No. | Subject | Participant | Trainer | Department | Duration of Training | Frequency |
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| 1 | Providing idea about each chemical. | Newly appointed workers and old workers | Departmental Technical Officer | Washing, Store and Spot Removing Room | One month long according to the schedule. /One hour daily according to the schedule |
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| 2 | Hazards that may occur while using chemicals | Newly appointed workers and old workers | Departmental Technical Officer | Washing, Store and Spot Removing Room | One month long according to the schedule. /One hour daily according to the schedule |
Ongoing Process |
| 3 | Safe working methods. | Newly appointed workers and old workers | Departmental Technical Officer | Washing, Store and Spot Removing Room | One month long according to the schedule. /One hour daily according to the schedule |
Ongoing Process |
| 4 | Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and its care. | Newly appointed workers and old workers | Departmental Technical Officer | Washing, Store and Spot Removing Room | One month long according to the schedule. /One hour daily according to the schedule |
Ongoing Process |
| 5 | Dealing with emergencies and providing first aid. | Newly appointed workers and old workers | Departmental Technical Officer | Washing, Store and Spot Removing Room | One month long according to the schedule. /One hour daily according to the schedule |
Ongoing Process |
5. Feedback & Control
| Activity (What) | Procedure (How) | Person in Charge (Who) | Time of Performance (When) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Internal Audit |
1. A checklist must be prepared to verify whether the implementation activities described in 3.1 and communication activities described in 3.2 are being completed properly. 2. Preparation of questionnaire (through which feedback can be obtained from workers and mid-level authority). Internal audit will be conducted through:
And the training schedule and activities must be checked thoroughly. |
EHS Executive, Compliance Manager, Executive and Officer | Once a month. |
| 2. Reporting |
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EHS Executive, Compliance Manager, Executive and Officer | On the day of the audit |
| 3. Control |
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Concerned Departmental Head | After reporting |
| 4. Change | If the feedback shows that a good result is not being obtained in any matter, then appropriate changes must be brought to that matter. | Persons associated with chemical safety including informing the higher authority | According to necessity |
Control Activities:
Risk Analysis
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Preventive Action
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Follow up
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Remediation
Risk Analysis: Workers who are newly appointed and those who are not yet aware of the safe use of chemicals can face serious accidents at any time.
Preventive Measures: Necessary training must be provided through an introductory session within fifteen days of appointing new workers.
Supervision: Daily activities must be followed regularly.
Change: There was a rule to arrange training for newly appointed workers through an introductory session within one month. Currently, it must be done within fifteen days of appointment.
Reference: Legal law, national & international environmental conventions, buyers’ COC.
Water Management Policy & Procedures
NENO BIOTECH CO., LTD. approves this policy that energy and utility conservation and providing water supply protection are important matters, which ensure operational costs and global environmental protection.
Water is a basic commodity for living. But in some areas, the water level and stock are decreasing so rapidly that water wastage must be kept to a minimum, which is now essential and environmentally necessary.
Waste Management Policy procedures
Purpose
NENO BIOTECH CO,. LTD is committed to safe and responsible management of hazardous waste with respect to the local and global environment. The purpose of this plan is to provide information and guidance to the all workplaces in the factory with regard to hazardous waste. Since excess chemicals usually become hazardous waste, the best way to reduce this problem is to only purchase what is needed and also to produce less hazardous waste.
Scope
It is the duty of chemical and dyes store, sub-store who generates hazardous waste to ensure that all hazardous waste is handled in a manner that is safe, environmentally friendly and complies with all national and international regulations.
Key Plan
1.Reducing water consumption
2.Reducing chemical consumption
3.Energy conservation
4.Reducing solid waste
5.Reducing toxicity
Reducing water consumption
Reducing water consumption in different processing stages is important for pollution prevention because excess water use dilutes pollutants and adds to the effluent load. A reduction in water use is accomplished by taking the following measures like
- Repairing leaks, faulty valves etc.
- Turning off running taps and hoses and water valves when water is not required.
- Turn off water when machines are not running (during breaks and at the end of the process)
- Reducing the number of process steps
- Optimizing process water usage
- Using water efficient processes and equipment
Chemical Management
To successfully manage the chemicals, regulatory awareness and compliance knowledge is necessary. Hazards of each chemical used in every stage of production have to be assessed. Preferred substances and safer alternatives should be chosen over restricted substances and substances of high concern. Some ways for managing chemical consumption are:
- Recipe optimization: Continual updating of recipes should be carried out when new dyestuffs enter the market as, in general, less of these chemicals are required.
- Dosing control: Overdosing and spillages can be reduced by mixing chemicals centrally and pumping them to the machines.
- Correct storage and handling: More effective control of the storage and handling of chemicals will result in less spillages reaching the drains.
- Improve Scheduling: Review the scheduling of processes such as sizing, desizing, padding etc. to ensure that the same chemical bath is used as many times as possible, thus reducing the number of dumps to drain per day.
Reducing solid waste
In terms of volume, solid waste is the second largest waste stream in the textile industry next to liquid effluent. There are a number of waste minimization options available to reduce solid waste, and these include:
- Reducing the amount of packaging material by improved purchasing practices such as ordering raw materials in bulk or returnable intermediate bulk containers. This reduces spillages, handling costs, exposure of workers to chemicals and the amount of storage space required.
- Purchasing chemicals in returnable drums. Enquire if vendors will accept unwashed drums as this will reduce the waste water generated in the factory.
- Purchasing yarn on reusable plastic cones rather than cardboard cones.
- Reducing seam waste through effective training programs.
- Selling yarn wastage polythene bag, carton, box, dyes carton, yarn bobbin, waste fibers, sweeps, rags, yarn and cloth scraps.
Energy conservation
As with water conservation, reductions in energy use can result in substantial savings and lower emissions from boilers or generating plants. They include:
- Optimizing compressed air generation, installing compressor control systems, and general housekeeping.
- Reduce cooling loads, decrease condensing temperature (as a guideline, reducing condensing temperature by 1ºC will yield savings of between 2% and 4% of annual refrigeration cost);
- Increase evaporating temperature (as a guideline, increasing evaporator temperature by 1ºC will yield savings of between 2% and 4% of annual refrigeration cost).
- Compressor control.
- Flash steam recovery, good housekeeping, installing heat exchangers, optimizing plant environmental conditions, shutting off of lighting, air-conditioning, etc.
Reducing toxicity
Compounds that contribute to the aquatic toxicity of effluent include salt, metals, surfactants, toxic organic chemicals, biocides and toxic anions. Some methods of reducing the use of these compounds are to:
- Reduce metal content through careful pre-screening of chemicals and dyes for metal content and using alternatives where possible.
- Reduce the amount of salt in the effluent by optimizing recipes, using low-salt dyes, reusing dye baths and optimizing dyeing temperatures.
- Use biodegradable surfactants such as linear alcohol ethoxylates.
- Replace chlorinated solvents with unchlorinated alternatives
- Carefully pre-screen chemicals for their toxic nature using MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
Empty Chemical Drums
Empty chemical containers cause an eventual environmental hazard and an attractive nuisance to the community. For reduction of bad odor and nuisance ORLEAN have already taken some effective solution as like as to sell them to third party after washing the used chemical containers. In this connection we have separate washing area where, trained employees are engaged in washing chemical drums by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). And we have also a plan to have an agreement with the chemical supplier that all empty containers will be returned. There should be strong insistence on this point by the factory management.
Training:
Training is required for any employee that generates or handles hazardous materials. Employees who handle hazardous waste must receive, at a minimum, Hazardous Waste Management training based on OSHA once in a month. This training shall consist of emergency procedures, emergency system, and a review of the hazardous materials regulatory requirements. The training will also include details of the Hazardous Waste Management Plan as described in this document. All training records must include the dates of training sessions, contents or a summary of the training session, names and qualifications of persons conducting the training, and names of persons attending the training session.
Emergencies:
The factory has a Hazardous Materials Incidents Emergency Response Plan that is maintained by the compliance department. These plans support the spill response and emergency situations related to hazardous waste management. A spill response plan includes the following:
Chemical Spill Kits
- Each Chemical Spill Kit contains Toolbox/ PPE Spill Kit and Universal Spill Absorbent Kits.
- Respiratory Protection: Use respiratory protection.
- Eye Protection: Use proper protection-safety glasses.
- Hand/feet Protection: Wear chemical protective gloves, e. g. PVC. Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e. g. Rubber
- Skin Protection: P.V.C. apron.
- Evacuation plans for the room or building, as appropriate.
- Instructions for containing the spilled material, including potential releases to the environment (e.g., protect floor drains).
- Inventory of spill control materials and personal protective equipment.
- Decontamination of the area following the cleanup.
Wastage Disposal Chart
| Wastage-1 | Wastage-2 | Wastage (Wood) | Wastage (Metal) | Wastage (Accessories) | Wastage (Others) |
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| Used Water Natural Water Sanitation Dust Wastage Food Garbage Jute Wastage Paper | Empty Dram Empty Container Empty Bottle Wastage Plastic | Broken Wooden box Wastage table/Chair Wastage Furniture | Broken Iron/Boiler Wastage Iron Rod Unusable Machine Wastage Machinery Spare Parts Wastage Scissors/Cutters Unusable Cable Broken Needle Old Knives All Metal Wastage sold in rerolling mill | Cotton Button Hanger Fabrics Poly Zipper | Fused Tube Light Broken Glass |
Conclusion:
NENO BIOTECH CO,. LTD is always aware of the necessity of adopting environmentally sustainable methods as well as being capable of generating production efficiencies which will create less hazardous impact on the environment.
Business Process to Comply RSL-MRSL
1. Chemical management policy and commitment
1.1 The chemical management policy and commitments are set by top management and understood by all staffs of factory.
1.2 A complete policy covers all areas that concern the worker/staffs & customer safety and protection of environment. It is divided into below areas:
1.2 A complete policy covers all areas that concern the worker/staffs & customer safety and protection of environment. It is divided into below areas:
- Knowledge on chemical purchase, usage, storage and disposal.
- Assessment on chemical hazard to environment and human’s health
- Chemical Safety Management
- Transparency and traceability on chemical use (from purchase to disposal)
2. Regulatory Awareness
2.1 Our Chemical responsible has deep knowledge and awareness on changes in regulations related to environment, worker safety and compliance of products. Regulatory covers the countries legislation, and brand’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) requirement.
2.2 A Standard Operation Procedure is established to identify and monitor regulation updates or changes.
2.3 Chemical responsible informs all relevant staffs regarding any updates or changes in regulation.
2.4 All chemicals used in factory and raw materials fulfill country legislation or clients requirements, whichever is more stringent.
3. Purchasing Policy
3.1 Purchasing policy is established in factory to ensure legal, safety and regulatory requirements to prevent the purchase of hazardous chemicals, and to ensure purchase of appropriate amount of chemicals.
3.2 Factory assigns one specific person having qualified chemical knowledge as purchasing responsible. The purchasing responsible is well-trained and familiar with purchasing policy.
3.3 Purchasing responsible identifies potential chemical suppliers for each chemicals substance.
3.4 The preferred suppliers is reviewed periodically to ensure that they can meet all criteria in chemical management policy. A clear standard operation procedure is available on how to evaluate and approve chemical suppliers.
3.5 Purchasing responsible is familiar with chemical properties of all chemical substances purchased.
3.6 Purchasing responsible reviews and checks SDS of all chemicals purchased.
3.7 All chemical purchases are recorded in Chemical Inventory List (CIL). The CIL have information including chemicals supplier information, date of purchase, CAS number of chemicals, the quantity of chemicals purchased and storage, location of chemicals store.
3.8 Information of chemical suppliers is kept on site and easily accessible.
3.9 The purchasing policy is reviewed and updated regularly.
3.10 Purchasing responsible communicate and share updated chemical restriction (includes both RSL and MRSL) to their chemical suppliers.
3.2 Factory assigns one specific person having qualified chemical knowledge as purchasing responsible. The purchasing responsible is well-trained and familiar with purchasing policy.
3.3 Purchasing responsible identifies potential chemical suppliers for each chemicals substance.
3.4 The preferred suppliers is reviewed periodically to ensure that they can meet all criteria in chemical management policy. A clear standard operation procedure is available on how to evaluate and approve chemical suppliers.
3.5 Purchasing responsible is familiar with chemical properties of all chemical substances purchased.
3.6 Purchasing responsible reviews and checks SDS of all chemicals purchased.
3.7 All chemical purchases are recorded in Chemical Inventory List (CIL). The CIL have information including chemicals supplier information, date of purchase, CAS number of chemicals, the quantity of chemicals purchased and storage, location of chemicals store.
3.8 Information of chemical suppliers is kept on site and easily accessible.
3.9 The purchasing policy is reviewed and updated regularly.
3.10 Purchasing responsible communicate and share updated chemical restriction (includes both RSL and MRSL) to their chemical suppliers.
4. Audit/Self-Assessment
4.1 A standard operation procedure of internal audit is developed to ensure the best chemical management practice in factory.
4.2 Internal audit is carried out periodically (at least twice per year) to review and evaluate the chemical management system within the unit.
4.3 Audit record and corrective action plan is maintained and recorded.
4.2 Internal audit is carried out periodically (at least twice per year) to review and evaluate the chemical management system within the unit.
4.3 Audit record and corrective action plan is maintained and recorded.
5. Chemical hazard assessment
5.1 Chemical hazard assessment is performed by chemical responsible and purchasing responsible to evaluate hazards of all chemicals and formulas used in facilities and identify necessary control of chemicals used.
5.2 The chemical hazard assessment includes the evaluation of human, safety and environmental impact of hazardous chemicals, product quality and worker safety.
5.3 All information about risk of chemical hazards is documented and available on site. This information are provided by chemical suppliers or obtained from Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), chemical labels or chemical expertise.
5.4 The chemical hazard assessment results are reviewed and updated periodically.
5.5 The chemical hazards assessment is documented. All records are communicated and available to workers.
5.2 The chemical hazard assessment includes the evaluation of human, safety and environmental impact of hazardous chemicals, product quality and worker safety.
5.3 All information about risk of chemical hazards is documented and available on site. This information are provided by chemical suppliers or obtained from Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), chemical labels or chemical expertise.
5.4 The chemical hazard assessment results are reviewed and updated periodically.
5.5 The chemical hazards assessment is documented. All records are communicated and available to workers.
6. Traceability and Transparency
6.1 A chemical material flow diagram will be developed to show the flow of chemicals from purchase to use-up or disposal.
6.2 The flow diagram will be reviewed and updated periodically.
6.3 CIL and SDS are available on site and allowed for inspection upon request.
6.2 The flow diagram will be reviewed and updated periodically.
6.3 CIL and SDS are available on site and allowed for inspection upon request.
7. Preventive and Corrective actions
7.1 Viyellatex Limited develops a monitoring process to identify non-conformities.
7.2 We define appropriate corrective action once non-conformity is found.
7.3 Corrective action is followed up by schedule.
7.4 The record of non-conformities and its corrective action are recorded and documented.
7.5 We identify the opportunities of improvement in chemical management system.
7.2 We define appropriate corrective action once non-conformity is found.
7.3 Corrective action is followed up by schedule.
7.4 The record of non-conformities and its corrective action are recorded and documented.
7.5 We identify the opportunities of improvement in chemical management system.
8. Continual Improvement
8.1 Identify the hazardous chemicals existed in processing We review the current production process, and evaluate the potential of hazardous chemicals generated or used on regular basis.
8.2 Finding best alternatives Factory closely communicate with chemical suppliers to review their chemical formulas, and ask for better alternatives whenever is possible.
8.3 Adopting the new technologies which are more sustainable Our group adopts more sustainable technology or chemicals to reduce the environmental impact from production.
8.2 Finding best alternatives Factory closely communicate with chemical suppliers to review their chemical formulas, and ask for better alternatives whenever is possible.
8.3 Adopting the new technologies which are more sustainable Our group adopts more sustainable technology or chemicals to reduce the environmental impact from production.
Finish Chemical Handling Procedure & Spillage Policy
Hazardous Waste and Method of Handling Waste Materials
What is hazardous waste?
The solid matter that is removed from water through a scrubber after chemical treatment is sludge or hazardous waste.
- Before handling waste materials, necessary safety materials (such as: gumboots, safety goggles, apron, hand gloves, and mask) must be worn for personal precaution.
- Then, the sludge must first be collected in plastic drums using a bucket that can be submerged into the sludge.
- Afterward, the drums filled with sludge must be very carefully transported by a vehicle and disposed of in the sludge dumping area.
What to do if exposed to hazardous waste
1.If there is difficulty in breathing:
- Must breathe in fresh air.
- Must consult a physician quickly.
2. If it comes in contact with eyes:
- Eyes must be washed with clean water for at least 15 minutes by keeping the eyelids open. It will be best if clean cold water is used.
- If necessary, a physician or oculist must be consulted.
3. If it comes in contact with skin:
- The affected area must be washed with soap as quickly as possible.
- If waste materials fall on body clothes, the clothes must be removed from the skin or body as quickly as possible before it penetrates the fabric.
- If stains occur on skin or clothes, the stains must be removed using citric acid or a more diluted oxalic acid solution.
4. If swallowed or enters into the mouth:
- The mouth must be washed quickly.
- Plenty of drinking water must be consumed.
- Must consult a physician or go to the hospital as quickly as possible.
Various types of chemicals and chemical substances are used in the factory, whose ingredients and reactions are different. Their use and reactions differ based on the characteristics of the chemical. Therefore, it is essential to be fully aware of its reaction, usage, and safety before using the chemical.
| Type | Use | Created Problems | Required Safety | First Aid |
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| Softener | Dyeing | Entering lungs with breath, eye irritation, skin becoming rough. | Use of respiratory mask, gloves, goggles, apron, gumboots. | Must go to fresh air very quickly. If in contact with eyes, pour plenty of water quickly and consult a physician if necessary. If it enters the throat for any reason, try to induce vomiting by making the person drink water repeatedly. Since skin contact may cause harm, the skin must be washed as soon as possible. |
| Flammable Chemical | Dyeing | Entering lungs with breath and creating breathing problems, headache, eye irritation, skin may burn. | Use of respiratory mask, gloves, goggles, apron, gumboots. | Must go to fresh air very quickly. If in contact with eyes, pour plenty of water quickly and consult a physician if necessary. If it enters the throat for any reason, try to induce vomiting by making the person drink water repeatedly. Since skin contact may cause harm, the skin must be washed as soon as possible. In this case, fire extinguishing measures must be taken. |
What to do if drums/bags of these chemicals burst/get punctured or leak for any reason
- Doors/windows must be closed so that the toxic smell of the chemicals inside does not go outside.
- All elements that can create fire must be removed. If necessary, the circuit breaker must be turned off.
- Hand gloves, boots, goggles, and apron must be worn.
- Chemicals must be absorbed with pads or sponges.
- All materials must be placed in plastic bags/containers and labeled.
- The area must be washed with necessary disinfectants.
- If the incident occurs in the open air, the area must be cordoned off and public gathering must be reduced.
Emergency numbers must be called on an emergency basis.