Project1: ABC Chemicals. * In summary ABC Chemicals purchase large quantities of cleaning chemicals made up of solvents, acids and corrosives and detergents. They then decant these large quantities into smaller containers and relabelled the product and distribute to retail. Upon further analysis of the case study of ABC Chemicals and their associated business and activities it has become apparent that there are a number of hazards and risks that can be identified and need to be assessed and either eliminated or controlled using various legislative measures and codes of practice relevant to their industry type as they have to maintain compliance. * What legislation applies, and the process of complying with it * The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (the Act) is the cornerstone of legislative and administrative measures to improve occupational health and safety at ABC Chemicals.
Clinical waste should always be put into an orange clinical waste bag. Clinical waste is disposed either by yellow stream waste or by disinfections prior to landfill which is orange stream. Anything that might cause offence or distress if seen on a landfill site, such as a recognisable body part, or is highly infectious needs to be disposed of by yellow stream waste. (Under the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992) Health and Safety Commission, and the Environment Agency gives advise and guidance for disposing of clinical waste. (Waste Online 1999) Household waste is domestic items such as paper, flowers, plastic bottles which are not contaminated so are not at risk of spreading infection.
Some of the environmental issues related to hydraulic fracturing must be investigated and regulations must be put in place. As a nation dependent on energy we must regulate and consider all consequences before allowing the depletion of yet another natural and non-renewable resource. Environmentalists claim an array of issues related to fracking. Polluted groundwater and aquifers, micro seismic events, disposal of waste water and the mining of the silica sand which is used in the process are all by-products of a loosely regulated practice. Studies have been done, from measuring the effects on drinking water to monitoring seismic events related to fracking.
PROJECT ONE... Once I read the scenario, I decided to research the chemicals that the ABC Chemical distributor used on a daily basis. SOLVENT; A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Common uses for solvents are in dry cleaning, paint thinners, as nail polish removers and glue solvents etc. Most solvents are flammable or highly flammable, depending on their volatility. Mixtures of solvent vapours and air can explode.
2013).Pharmaceutical companies sometimes place active chemicals and waste into groundwater sources, in which almost all of the groundwater may be untreated which most likely cause contamination. (Herber, 2002). Abstract: Increase in the emissions of carbon dioxide by burning fossil fuels is the largest cause of environmental down grading resulting not only in global warming but also causing acid rain which alters the pH balance of ground water. Water is a universal solvent; however, its dissolving properties are very sensitive to changes in temperature and pH. Global economic growth has, unfortunately,
The purpose of this report is to present a social responsibility proposal for Johnson Controls that will focus on environmental considerations, sustainable business practices, ethical decision making by leadership, and compliance with all government laws and regulations. A1. Environmental Considerations and Recommendations: Environmental considerations involve how Johnson Controls impacts the environment and the size of the company’s carbon footprint left behind. When fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide and methane
Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details. Performance objective For this task you are required to determine the risk context associated with establishing a new business outlet, within the existing business structure. They will be required to review internal and external environment factors and liaise with all stakeholders to generate a list of risks. Assessment description For the case study provided with this Assessment Task, you are required to review risk management processes and determine scope and objectives, taking into account stakeholder input and both internal and external environmental factors affecting the organisation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of pollutants that atmosphere is exposed to during production. They do this by conducting environmental studies, assessments, research, and education. They are concerned with how much human activity can have an impact on the environment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces anti-discrimination laws. This law regulates workplace discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, or disability.
RUNNING HEAD: Environmental Pollution Simulation Review and Summary Environmental Pollution Simulation Review and Summary Onur Atacan SCI-256 People, Science and the Environment Phoenix University Environmental Pollution Simulation Review and Summary Introduction The Environmental Pollution Simulation intends to involve us in managing environmental concerns and resources through making decisions on how to reconcile various demands about the use of natural resources in an urban environment. Based on the urban setting of the imaginary city of Keywich, the simulation contains three parts: “All That Smoke”, “A Heap of Trash”, and “The Energy Quandary”. Each section presents us with different sets of problems, demands, and decisions about environmental management. In this paper, I am going to summarize my simulation experience and explain how I arrived at respective decisions during the simulation. I.
Research on recycling behavior in the U.S. shows how demographic characteristics can impact the rate of recycling, how recycling programs are implemented, and the variance in recycling habits and behavior at the individual, household, and community level. A multitude of reasons, including environmental, social and economic motives, all play a key role in the decision for an individual, let alone a community or city, to recycle or not to