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Environmental Awareness

Training

Environmental Management system

Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd



Why do we need an Environmental

management System?

To reduce Greenhouse gas emissions

Ensure better quality of life for everyone, now& for generations to come

• Sustainable development

Shows good corporate citizenship andenvironmental responsibility

• Caterpillar Code of Worldwide Business Conductand Operating Principles



WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the

surface of the planet naturally by trapping

solar heat in the atmosphere. This is a good

thing because it keeps our planet habitable.

However, by burning fossil fuels such as coal,

gas and oil and clearing forests we have

dramatically increased the amount of carbondioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and

temperatures are rising.



Facts about Global warming

The vast majority of scientists agree that

global warming is real, it’s already happening

and that it is the result of our activities and not

a natural occurrence. The evidence is

overwhelming and undeniable.

We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are

melting, plants and animals are being forcedfrom their habitat, and the number of severe

storms and droughts is increasing.



Environmental Challenges (Global)

Reduce Greenhouse gas emissions

Development of the renewable energyindustry

Production processes to be more efficientminimizing environmental impacts

More carbon sinks by revegetation and

reforestation• Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis.

Reduction in landfill

Conserve natural resources like water



What is ISO 14001 ?

ISO 14001 is the International Standard

Organization’s code for environmental managementsystem which is similar to ISO 9001 Qualitystandard

ISO 14001 has a policy like the Quality policy.

ISO14001 begins with identifying how Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd operations, impact the

environment.

ISO14001 doesn’t finish, as there is alwayscontinuing improvement and changes happening.



Why Conform To ISO 14001

To ensure a thorough, proven work system is in place

to help protect our environment

To Capture Legal and social responsibilities

Cat reputation

To lead in environmental sustainability



What is Involved in an Environmental

Management System ?

Continual environmental assessments

Understanding of environmental laws, policies,and regulations

Environmental management programs

Operational controls of the targets

Monitoring of targets

Awareness and training

Auditing of the system



Our Environmental Policy: Key

Points

Developing, designing and operating facilitiesbased upon efficient use of energy, resources andmaterials to minimize pollution and other environmental hazards.

Establishing an ongoing program of review tocontinuously improve our environmentalperformance.

Providing adequate resources, personnel andtraining to ensure that our employees are aware of,and are able to fulfill their environmentalresponsibilities.



Our Environmental Policy: Key

Points cont.

Meeting our legislative requirements as a minimum

and participate in the development of responsible

legislation.

Fostering research into more effective waste disposalmethods that will minimize or eliminate any adverse

environmental impact from our activities.

Encouraging open dialogue with employees,

regulators and the public on environmental issues

and be responsive to their concerns.



Some Commonly Used Terms

Activity

Aspect

Impact

Objectives &

Targets

Operational controls

EMS workinstructions and

procedures



Activity

Activity can be an element of a process,

product or service. • For example :

– Handling of Hazardous materials – Discharges to Sewer

– Product refinement

– Vehicle maintenance



Aspect

An element of an organization’s activity,

product or service that can interact with the

environment• Example

– Exhaust emission from a vehicle

– Spillage of hazardous material

– Solvent evaporation during painting process

– Leaks from storage vessel



Impact

Change to the Environment from the activities

of the organization. This may impact

positively or negatively on the environment.• Examples

– Air pollution resulting from CO2, CO emissions

– Global warming (due to CO2 emissions)

– Pollution of drains resulting from acid spillage

– Soil pollution



Operational Control

Environmental Operational Control is the

control of environmental aspects that may

have a significant environmental impact.

• Example : containment measures, Work instructions

and/or training should reduce the risk of environmental

impacts and noncompliance with legal obligations.



E.M.S.

Work Instructions & Procedures

Work procedures and instructions are a step

by step task method.

• These are required to ensure a uniform process ismaintained. So results can be analysed

• They are written to ensure that compliance with

legal and other requirements are met



Risk management process

Analyse Risks

Identify existing controls

Determine

Consequences Likelihood

Determine level of Risk

Establish The Context

The internal context

The external context

The risk management context

Develop criteria

Define the structure

Identify Risks

What can happen ?

Where and when?

How and why?

Evaluate Risks

Compare against criteria

Set priorities

Treat risks

Treat Risks

Identify options

Assess options

Prepare and implement treatment

plans

Analyse and evaluate residual risk

C O M M U N I C A T E

A N D C

O N S U L T

M O N I T O R

A N D

R E V

I E W

NO

YES



Some Significant Environmental

Impacts from our operations

Activity Aspect Impact Operational

Controls

Electricity & Gas Emissions to

Atmosphere

(Greenhouse gases)

Global warming, air

pollution

After-hours controls,

Energy

management etc

Disposal of Waste

oils, waste water

(paint)

Spillage, Leakages Soil pollution, storm

water pollution

Bunded storage

areas & use of

licensed waste

disposal contractors

Discharges to

Sewer/Trade waste

Untreated waste

water discharges(acidic or alkaline)

Sewer

contamination andcorrosion

Maintain specified

pH levels for discharges

Raw material use :

Steel

Disposal of steel off

cuts

Non Renewable

resource

Minimize waste

through

technological

controls



Environmental Objectives and

Targets

Example Objective: What do we plan to do to

minimize waste and pollution and to reduce

the environmental impact ?

• Example Answer : find more efficient use of energy

to reduce greenhouse gas emission



Environmental Objectives and

Targets cont.

Target : Arises from environmental objectives

as to how and when we meet our detailed,

measurable environmental performance.

• Example Target: reduce energy consumption used

on air conditioning by 20 % by Dec 2006 against

2005 results. (Actual amount achieved in naturalGas alone was 29% savings)



Some past/future projects1. Maintained / Achieved ISO14001:2004

2. Implemented solar hot water system

3. Implemented radiant heating for factory

4.

Decommissioned all cooling towers except theDyno / genset one

5. Upgraded Underground Diesel tank system

6. Solar light for sign

7. Replacement of possible asbestos containingdoors Bld B

8. More removal of Asbestos cladding

9. Fluro Tubes Recycling



Some future goals and how we measure themGoal Metric

Installation of two Water Tanks (23,000ltr ea.)

to run Wash & Paint Booths by May 2007.Estimated saving of 2,000ltrs / Production

Day.

% Reduction of Domestic

Water Consumption.Support Sustainable

Development Metric

Reduce energy consumption by the

implementing more efficient lighting system in

Building L1 (Office Area) by Aug 2007

Reduce lighting energy

consumption in L1 by 20%

compared to 2006

Conversion of Hot Water Boiler to Solar

Panelled Unit in Outdoor Change Blocks by

July 2007.

Reduction of Gas consumption

by 20% in the area compared

to 2006

Raising (Environmental / ISO 14001)

Awareness for all current Tullamarine Site

Employees by conducting Group Training

Awareness Sessions by April 2007.

Training Completed

Coordinate “Tree Planting Day” for Tullamarine Site Employees and plant 200

Australian Native Plants along East Side

Fence Line by June 2007.

Planting Complete

Develop and improve documentation process

which records “Recycling-Only” waste in

metric tonnes / pa for Melbourne Operations

to achieve Sustainable Development Metric of 25% Percentage of Total Waste

Process in place



Some simple examples of energy conservation

After hours switches turn off after 2 hours running time



A Sample of Recycling effectively



Ask Yourself

Have you read and understood our Environmental

Policy?

What does the policy mean to you?

What do you do if you find a hazardous material spill?

Contact Spill Kit Operators Phone Emergency ext 221 or 9221

Security ext 337 or 9337

Safety ext 373 or 9373

How do my actions affect the environment at work or at home ?

What can you do to minimize waste in your work area?

A l f ti ff ti



An example of our actions effecting

the environment

Ear plugsdropped onthe ground

Plugs arewashed

down thedrain when it

rains

Ear Plugsenter

SteelesCreek

waterway

•Plugs get caught in reeds.

• This assists in capturing other foreign objectsso the Waterway becomes choked

•Marine life die causing the water to stagnateWhich breeds mosquitoes and disease

•People suffer all because the plugs were not put

into the bin



Quick questionnaire

Which of the following form a part of theCaterpillar E.H.&S Policy?

We shall make every effort to mitigate the environmental impacts,

which our business imparts on the environment.

Operate facilities based on efficient energy use, minimisation of

waste and prevention of pollution;

Our commitment includes the continual improvement of our EHS

management systems and our performance in these areas. All of the above



Quick questionnaire cont.Which of the following are some of the reasons for

having a An Environmental Management System?

To reduce Greenhouse gas emissions

To ensure we comply with legal & Corporate requirements within a

structured method

Shows good corporate citizenship and environmental responsibility

All of the above



Quick questionnaire cont.

Which of the following are part of riskmanagement? (Tick all that apply)

Identify

Evaluate Treat

Review

Ignore, if too hard



Quick questionnaire cont.

Which of the following Caterpillar ofAustralia Pty Ltd projects, that are energy

saving initiatives?

Solar powered lighting

Solar powered hot water

Radiant heating in Manufacturing

After hours Air-conditioning Switches

After hours Lighting Switches

All of the Above



Remember if you have anyquestions about our

Environmental System andpolicies feel free to contact

Chris on ext 153

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