This manual contains a detailed description of the Environmental Management System. It also contains procedures and work instructions, which are also requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Health and Safety Management (H&S). Both the QMS and H&S will not be discussed in detail in this advisory report.
The Quality Management System is a change mechanism, which is targeted at developing a customer driven organization through integrative working practices. The underlying purpose of Total Quality Management has much common ground with the EMS.
Health and Safety Management can be regarded as a set of external controls dictated to business and which establishes and fulfills specific targets. In the project of wastewater minimization, the Health and Safety Department helps the team by carrying out the necessary risk assessment of operations and develops related control activities. The Health and Safety Manager also has a role as member of the project team, so the integration between the systems will be fully established.
Effective health, safety (and environmental management) is not common sense but is based on a common understanding of risks and how to control them brought about through good management.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Environmental Manual
Part 1 Description of EMS
Part 2 Procedure
Part 3 Work instructions
III. Development of Measures
Part 1 Suggested measures
Part 2 Wastewater minimisation by water reuse
IV. Summary
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This report aims to address the significant wastewater discharge challenges at Dairy Inc. by implementing a systematic Environmental Management System (EMS). The primary research goal is to develop and detail actionable measures to minimize wastewater volume through technological upgrades and process optimization, while simultaneously integrating these efforts with existing Quality Management and Health and Safety systems to ensure long-term operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Integration of EMS, Quality Management (ISO 9000), and Health and Safety protocols.
- Development of technical and organizational measures for wastewater minimization.
- Establishment of standardized procedures and work instructions for shop floor activities.
- Implementation of monitoring, auditing, and corrective action mechanisms.
- Economic and environmental impact assessment of water reuse strategies.
Excerpt from the Book
C.1. Environmental aspects
Dairy Inc. recognizes that some of its activities will have an impact on the environment. The environmental effects of such aspects are the bottlenecks of the company. Below is a table of all the company’s bottlenecks and the reason for labeling them as a bottlenecks
Table 4. Bottlenecks in Dairy Inc.
No Bottlenecks Reason
1. Wastewater Company has to pay the tax on it
2. Improper storage of chemicals Not complying to the regulations for proper storage
3. Air pollution Not complying to air emission regulations
4. Solid waste from company Improper organization
5. Weak environmental policy No targets and policy
6. Energy High consumption
7. No record on Envi. Performance. No responsibility in departments.
8. Incomplete documentation Lack of information
9. No Envi. targets Weak administration
10 No report publication Lack of information and weak administration.
As seen from the table the most significant bottleneck is the large quantity of wastewater discharged each day. The company discharges 600,000m3 of wastewater each year. We intend to tackle this problem by reducing this volume of water.
Summary of Chapters
I. Introduction: This chapter identifies the high volume of wastewater discharge as the company's primary bottleneck and outlines the goal of implementing an EMS to reduce this through new technology and systematic management.
II. Environmental Manual: This section details the framework of the Environmental Management System, including organizational procedures, documentation control, and work instructions necessary for daily operations.
III. Development of Measures: This chapter proposes specific technical and organizational strategies, primarily focusing on wastewater minimization through water reuse techniques and employee training.
IV. Summary: The concluding chapter provides a brief overview of the advisory report, emphasizing the importance of the EMS in motivating the organization to achieve its environmental goals.
Keywords
Environmental Management System, Wastewater Minimization, Dairy Industry, Water Reuse, ISO 14001, Quality Management, Health and Safety, Operational Efficiency, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Process Control, Auditing, Resource Utilization, Environmental Impact, Compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this document?
The document focuses on the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) within Dairy Inc. to specifically tackle the issue of high wastewater discharge volumes.
What are the central themes of the report?
The central themes include integrating environmental management with existing Quality and Health and Safety systems, standardizing operational procedures, and achieving wastewater reduction through water reuse.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to significantly reduce the quantity of wastewater discharged by the dairy plant, thereby lowering environmental impact and reducing operational costs associated with wastewater treatment.
Which methodology is employed in the report?
The report utilizes a systematic management approach based on the ISO 14001 standard, involving planning, implementation, documentation, monitoring, auditing, and management review.
What content is covered in the main section of the report?
The main sections cover the description of the EMS, detailed procedures for documentation and operational control, proposed technical and organizational measures for wastewater minimization, and internal audit structures.
How can the work be characterized by its keywords?
The work is characterized by terms such as Wastewater Minimization, EMS, Integration, Sustainability, and Operational Control, reflecting its focus on technical and managerial process improvements.
Why is the "CIP" process central to this study?
The Cleaning in Place (CIP) process is the primary source of wastewater generation in the dairy industry, making it the most critical target for reuse and reduction strategies.
How does the author evaluate the financial feasibility of the project?
The author calculates the financial benefits by comparing the cost savings from reduced fresh water consumption and lower discharge taxes against the estimated implementation cost, establishing a payback period of one year.
- Citation du texte
- Rahul Kamble (Auteur), 2001, Environmental Management System in Dairy Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/387285
