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KonamiGaming,Inc.SustainabilityPolicies
Contents
1 Introduction 4
2 ChemicalDistributionandStoragePolicy 52.1 Intent: 52.2 Procedure: 52.2.1 ChemicalDistribution 52.2.2 ChemicalStorage 6
3 EntrywaySystemsCleaningandMaintenancePolicy 73.1 Intent 73.2 CleaningandMaintaining 73.3 EntryMaterialSelection 73.4 Implementation 7
4 LowEnvironmentalImpactCleaningPolicy 84.1 Intent: 84.2 Implementation: 84.3 Tracking: 94.3.1 HardSurfaces: 94.3.2 Carpet: 9
5 LowEnvironmentalImpactCleaningEquipmentPolicy 105.1 Intent: 105.2 Implementation: 105.3 Requirements: 105.3.1 Tracking: 115.3.2 Responsibility: 11
6 NoSmokingPolicy 126.1 Intent 126.2 GuidingPrinciples 126.3 Directives 126.3.1 Communication 96.3.2 Enforcement 9
7 SustainablePurchasingPolicy 137.1 Intent 137.2 Procedure: 137.2.1 AdhesivesandSealants 137.2.2 PaintsandCoatings 137.2.3 Carpet 137.2.4 CarpetCushion 137.2.5 CompositePanelsandAgrifiberProducts 137.3 PurchasingofAlternativeMaterials 147.3.1 OfficePaper 147.3.2 OfficeEquipment 14
7.3.3 Furniture/FurnishingsandBuildingMaterial 147.4 SustainableCleaningProductsandMaterialsPurchasingPolicy 147.5 FluorescentLampPurchasingPolicy 14
8 SustainableSitesGuidelines 158.1 Intent: 158.2 Implementation: 158.2.1 MaintenanceEquipment 158.2.2 LandscapeWaste 158.2.3 SnowRemoval 158.2.4 CleaningofBuildingExterior 168.2.5 PaintsandSealantsUsedonBuildingExterior 168.2.6 Plantings 168.2.7 AnimalandVegetationPestControl 178.2.8 IrrigationManagement 178.2.9 FertilizerUse 17
9 WasteReductionandRecyclingPolicy 189.1 Intent: 189.2 Implementation: 189.3 RecyclingProcedures: 199.3.1 OccupantRecycling 199.3.2 Tracking&Reporting: 199.4 ConstructionandDemolitionWaste 19
10 ConstructionIndoorAirQualityManagementGuidelines 2010.1 Intent: 2010.2 Procedures: 2010.2.1 IndoorAirQualityPlan 2010.2.2 HVACProtection 2010.2.3 SourceControl 2110.2.4 PathwayInterruption 2210.2.5 Housekeeping 2210.2.6 Scheduling 23
11 ConstructionWasteManagementPolicy 2411.1 Intent: 2411.2 Procedure: 2411.2.1 EnvironmentalConsiderations 2411.2.2 ConstructionandDemolitionWaste 2511.2.3 CreatingtheConstructionWasteManagementPlan 2611.3 Implementation: 2711.3.1 ConstructionWasteManagementPlan 2711.4 Tracking: 2711.4.1 ConstructionWasteManagementReport 2712 ErosionandSedimentationControlPolicy 2812.1 Intent: 2812.2 Procedure: 28
1 Introduction
We,theemployeesofKonami,attheGamingandSystemsDivision,NorthAmericanHeadquarters–KGILV,inanefforttoconveyour sensitivitytotheenvironmentalchangesthatourplanetisexperiencingandtoreaffirmourcommitmenttoourclients,familiesandour ownwellbeing,havedevelopedthefollowingsustainabilitypoliciesasapledgetolimit,reduceoreliminateanynegativeecological impactsthatwemaycreateinthecourseofconductingbusiness.
2 ChemicalDistributionandStoragePolicy
2.1 Intent:
ThegoaloftheChemicalDistributionandStoragePolicyistominimizetheexposureofemployeestohazardousmaterials.KGILV helpsprotectthehealthandsafetyoftheoccupants,thefacility’sairquality,andtheenvironmentthroughincreasedawarenessof chemicaldistributionandstorageatthefacility.
2.2 Procedure:
2.2.1 ChemicalDistribution
Thedistributionofchemicalsisrestrictedtodesignateddistributionpointsatthefacility.Thesepointsincludecustodialclosetsandthe facility’smaintenancestorageroom.
Chemicaldistributionactivitiesareconductedbymaintenance,housekeepingpersonnelandproductionsupervisors.
• Unpackagedandhandcarriedchemicalsareplacedinacontainer,cartonorbucket • Personnelkeeptransportedcontainersofchemicalsclosed • Personneltransportquantitiesofchemicalutilizingacartwithaliporrailingtopreventaccidentaltipping
2.2.2 ChemicalStorage
Chemicalsarestoredinanappropriatecontainerwithappropriatelabeling.Maintenancestaffand productionsupervisorsareresponsibleforensuringthatthisguidelineismet.Anyexceptionsare reportedtotheMaintenanceManagerandProductionManager.
Chemicalsarestoredbyhazardclassification(e.g.oxidizer,combustible,corrosive,unstable,water reactive,etc.)Todeterminethechemical’shazardclassthestaffchecksthelabel,theMaterial
SafetyDataSheets(MSDS),theNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)1,ortheNational
InstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH)2guidesonhazardousmaterials.
• Allchemicalsarestoredbycompatibilitygroup.Incompatiblechemicalswillbeseparated
• Storedchemicalsareexaminedperiodically(annually)fordeterioration,expiration,replacementandcontainerintegrity
• Allchemicalsarestoredincontainersingoodrepairandremainproperlylabeledatalltimes.Thelabelincludesthechemical name,hazardclassification,manufacturerinformation,andtheWorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem(WHMIS) supplierlabel
• Chemicalsareusuallystoredonshelvesnohigherthaneyelevel(approximately60”)
• AllflammableorcombustiblechemicalsarestoredinproperlyNFPAapprovedflammablestoragecabinets.Suchstorage cabinetsarelabeled“FLAMMABLE”.Flammableandcombustiblechemicalsareisolatedfromoxidizers
• Chemicalsarenotroutinelystoredinworkareas.Generally,onlytheamountsneededarekeptintheworkareaandthe remainderofthematerialarekeptinthefacility’sapprovedstoragelocations
• Chemicalsareneverrandomlystoredonthefloor,unlessthestoragefacilityisproperlydesigned(spillcontrol,fire protection,imperviousfloor,aislespacing,marking/labeling,etc)andclearlydesignated
• Chemicalsthatarenolongerusedareperiodicallypurgedfromthesitetominimizerisksassociatedwithsuchstorage.
• Chemicalsareneverstoredwith,oradjacentto,food,includinginornearrefrigeratorsusedforfood
3 EntrywaySystemsCleaningandMaintenancePolicy
3.1 Intent
KGILViscommittedtoreducingdirt,dust,water,snowandotherparticlesenteringthefacilityatallentryways.
3.2 CleaningandMaintaining
Thecustodialpersonnelvacuumeachentrywaysystemseverynight.Inaddition,frontentrancematsaresteamcleanedatleastevery
monthandoftenmorefrequentlyonan“asneeded”basis.
3.3 EntryMaterialSelection
Entrywaysystemsmaterialshavethefollowingperformancefeatures:
• Musthavelowelectrostaticpropensitylevelsoflessthan2.5KV
• Rubberbacking
3.4 Implementation
TheFacilitiesandSecurityAdministratorensuresthatallrequestforpurchasesmeettheperformancespecificationspriorto submissiontosourcing.
Buildingmaintenanceinspectsexteriorwalkwaysleadingtothebuildingentrancesonadailybasisandcleanasrequired.
4 LowEnvironmentalImpactCleaningPolicy
4.1 Intent:
KGILViscommittedtoreducingtheexposureofbuildingoccupantstopotentiallyhazardouschemical,biologicalandparticle contaminants,whichadverselyimpactairquality,health,buildingfinishes,buildingsystems,andtheenvironment.
4.2 Implementation:
ItisKGILV’spolicyatthefacility,toemploycleaningandmaintenancepersonnelwhomeettheperformancerequirementstosustain lowenvironmentalimpactcleaning.
Allcleaningstaffandthirdpartyvendorsreceivedocumentedtraininginchemicalandcleanerdispensing,anddilutionequipment.
Allstaffandthirdpartyvendorsarerequiredtouseonlysustainablecleaningproducts,includinghandcleanersthatdonotcontain antimicrobialagents(otherthanasapreservative),exceptwhererequiredbyhealthcodesandotherregulations(i.e.foodservicesand
healthcarerequirements).CleaningproductsaretobeGreenSeal373ifapplicable.
Allmaterialsrequiringmixingaretobemixedintheequipmentsuppliedbythemanufacturer,ensuringproperdilutionspecifications.
NewandreplacementflooringistobeevaluatedbytheFacilities&SecurityAdministratorforitspotentiallongtermenvironmental impactsincluding:
• Potentialdamageofrawmaterialextraction • Maintenancerequirements • Overallusefullife • Hygiene(hypoallergenic) • Appearance • Safety • Impactofeventualdisposal(recyclable)
4.3 Tracking:
KGILVandcontractorsmaintainrecordsconcerningstafftraining,floormaintenance,andchemicalsandproductsusedandstoredon theproperty.
CleaningpersonnelprovidequarterlyfloormaintenancereportstotheFacilities&SecurityAdministrator,whichincludes:
4.3.1 HardSurfaces:
• Numberofcoatsandfinishesappliedasbothabaseandregulartopcoats • Maintenanceandrestorationprocedures(withdateofcompletion) • Documentationoftimebetweenstrippingandreapplicationoffloorcoatings
4.3.2 Carpet:
• Areacleaned • Date • Productsused • Equipmentused
Logdetailingchemicalsandproductsstoredonthepremisesinclude:
• MaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)andapplicableTechnicalBulletins • Trainingmaterialsonthehazardsandproperuseandmaintenanceofchemicals
KGILV’smaintenancestaffandjanitorialservicesuppliersarerequiredtouseonlythefollowing:
• BulletinsLowlevelVolatileOrganicCompounds(VOC)inallchemicalsandcleaningproducts • Handcleanersthatcontainnoantimicrobialagents(otherthanasapreservative),exceptwhererequiredbyhealthcodesand otherregulations(i.e.foodservicesandhealthcarerequirements)
5 LowEnvironmentalImpactCleaningEquipmentPolicy
5.1 Intent:
KGILViscommittedtoreducingtheexposureofitsfacility’soccupantstopotentiallyhazardouschemical,biologicalandparticle contaminantsthroughtheuseofproperandefficientjanitorialequipmentthatminimizesbuildingcontaminantsandtheirenvironmental impact.
5.2 Implementation:
AtKGILVfacility,allpurchasesofjanitorialequipmentarethoroughlyresearchedbyoutsidevendors,toensuretherequirementslisted belowaremet.
5.3 Requirements:
• VacuumcleanersmeettherequirementsoftheCarpetandRugInstitute“Greenlabel”TestingProgram4–VacuumCleaner Criteriaandbecapableofcapturing96%ofparticulates0.3micronsinsizeandoperatewithasoundlevellessthan 70decibels.
• Hotwaterextractionequipmentfordeepcleaningcarpetsiscapableofremovingsufficientmoisturetoallowthecarpetsto drywithin24hours.
• Poweredmaintenanceequipmentincludingfloorbuffers,burnishesandautomaticscrubbersisequippedwithvacuums, guardsand/orotherdevicesforcapturingfineparticulates,andoperateswithasoundlevellessthan70dBA.
• Automatedscrubbingmachinesareequippedwithvariablespeedfeedpumpstooptimizetheuseofcleaningfluids.
• Activemicrofibertechnologyisimplementedwherefeasible,toreducecleaningchemicalconsumptionandprolonglifeof disposablescrubbingpads.
• Allpowerequipmentisergonomicallydesignedtoreduceuserfatigue.
• Allequipmentisequippedwithrubberbumperpadstoreducebuildingdamage.
5.3.1 Tracking:
KGILV’scleaningcontractorsmaintainlogsofallcleaningequipment.Thelogscontainthefollowinginformation:
• Nameandmodelnumberofequipment • Whattheequipmentisusedfor • Dateofpurchase • Manufacturersdatasheet • Recordofquarterlymaintenance
Thelogisupdatedwithnewpurchasesandmaintenancerecordsquarterly.
5.3.2 Responsibility:
ItistheFacilitiesandSecurityAdministrator’sresponsibilitytoensurethelogisupdated.
6 NoSmokingPolicy
6.1 Intent
ItisthegoalofKGILVtopromoteasmokefreeandhealthyworkingenvironment.Itensuresthatnoemployeeisexposedtosecond handsmokeandreducestheriskoffire.
6.2 GuidingPrinciples
• TopromotethewellbeingandhealthofKGILV’semployees • Tocommunicateapositiveandresponsiblecorporateimage • Todemonstratethatthehealthandsafetyofemployeesisparamount
6.3 Directives
• Thesmokingofanysubstancesandproductsincludingbutnotlimitedtotobaccowhileinsidethebuildingisprohibited. • Anysmokingoutsideofthebuildingmustbedoneatdesignatedsites.
6.3.1 Communication
• Itisacompanypolicythatwearea“non-smokingcompany” • Alljobadvertisements,jobdescriptionsandjobofferlettersmakereferencetothispolicy • Referencetothispolicyisincludedinthehiringpaperworkfornewemployees
6.3.2 Enforcement
• Managementisresponsibleforensuringthatthepolicyisappliedconsistently • Managementisresponsibleforenforcingthepolicyrangingfromcourteousremindersthroughdisciplinaryactionifneeded
7 SustainablePurchasingPolicy
7.1 Intent
KGILVisdedicatedtothefollowingbestpracticesinsustainablepurchasing.Thecompany’sintentionistoreducewasteandlessen harmfulenvironmentalimpacts.KGILV’sgoalistoprovideahealthyenvironmenttoallofitsemployeesandpreventthem fromexposuretoharmfulchemicals.
7.2 Procedure:
7.2.1 AdhesivesandSealants
AllsealantsoradhesivesmusthaveVolatileOrganicCompound(VOC)contentlessthanthecurrentVOCcontentlimitsofCalifornia’s
SouthCoastAirQualityManagementDistrictRule#11685.
VOCLimit,LessWaterandLessExemptCompoundsinGramsperLiter
ArchitecturalApplicationCurrentVOCLimit IndoorCarpetAdhesives 50 CarpetPadAdhesives 50 OutdoorCarpetAdhesives 150 WoodFlooringAdhesives 100 RubberFloorAdhesives 60 SubfloorAdhesives 50 CeramicTileAdhesives 65 VCTandAsphaltTileAdhesives 50 DryWallandPanelAdhesives 50
7.2.2 PaintsandCoatings
AllpaintsandcoatingswillnotexceedthelimitsofGreenSealStandardGS116requirementsaslistedbelow.Exceptionstothismay includemechanicalroomswhicharenotregularlyoccupiedandcertainpaintsrequiredtomeettheneedsofthearea.
7.2.3 Carpet
AnycarpetprocuredforthefacilityshouldfollowrecommendedbestpracticeswhichcomplywiththerequirementsoftheCarpet&
RugInstitute(CRI)GreenLabelPlusTestingProgram7.Carpettilesarepreferredformaintenanceandeaseofinstallation.
7.2.4 CarpetCushion
AnycarpetcushionprocuredshouldfollowrecommendedbestpracticeswhichcomplywiththerequirementsoftheCRIGreenLabel TestingProgram.
7.2.5 CompositePanelsandAgrifiberProducts
AnycompositepanelsandAgrifiberproductspurchasedshallnotcontainaddedureaformaldehyderesins.
7.3 PurchasingofAlternativeMaterials
ThefollowingguidelineswillbefollowedbyKGILVtoreducetheenvironmentalimpactsofthematerialspurchasedfortheoperation andmaintenanceofthedistributionfacility.Materialsmeetinganyofthefollowingcriteriawillbegivenpriorityconsideration whenpossibleandwithinreason:
• Containsareleast70%salvagedmaterialfromoffsiteoroutsidetheorganization • Containsatleast70%salvagedmaterialfromonsitethroughaninternalorganizationmaterialsandequipmentreuseprogram • Containsatleast10%postconsumeror20%postindustrialmaterial • Containsatleast50%rapidlyrenewablematerials • IsForestStewardshipCouncil(FSC)8certifiedwood • Containsatleast50%harvestedandprocessedorextractedandprocessedwithin500milesoftheproject
7.3.1 OfficePaper
Officepaperwillcontainpostconsumermaterial
7.3.2 OfficeEquipment
Officeequipmentwillbereusedwithintheorganization.Onceithasreacheditsfulllifethematerialswillberecycledordonatedto charity.7.3.3 Furniture/FurnishingsandBuildingMaterial
Materialpurchasedwillbegivenmoreconsiderationifitcontainsanyoneofthefollowingcriteria:
• Containsareleast70%salvagedmaterialfromoffsiteoroutsidetheorganization • Containsatleast70%salvagedmaterialfromonsitethroughaninternalorganizationmaterialsandequipmentreuseprogram • Containsatleast10%postconsumeror20%postindustrialmaterial • Containsatleast50%rapidlyrenewablematerials • IsForestStewardshipCouncil(FSC)certifiedwood • Containsatleast50%harvestedandprocessedorextractedandprocessedwithin500milesoftheproject
7.4 SustainableCleaningProductsandMaterialsPurchasingPolicy
KGILVandcontractorspurchasecleaningproducts,disposablejanitorialpaperproducts,andtrashbagswhichreducethe environmentalimpact.ThedisposablejanitorialpaperproductsandtrashbagscomplieswiththeEPAComprehensiveProcurement Guidelines9.Exceptionstothesepoliciesmayincludespecialcircumstanceswherethespecifiedproductsare unabletosatisfythecriticalneeds.AlloutsidevendorsorcontractorsareaskedtouseEPAComprehensiveProcurementGuidelines, GreenSealGS37cleaningproductsorproductsthatcomplywiththeCaliforniaCodeofRegulations10maximumallowableVOClevels.
7.5 FluorescentLampPurchasingPolicy
KGILViscommittedtomaintainingareducedmercurycontentofthelightbulbsacquiredforuseinthefacilitytolessthan80 picogramsperlumenhour,onaverage.KGILVwillreviewtheneedforlamppurchasesannuallyanddevelopthespecificationsto meettheholisticapproachtolightingasitpertainstolightingquality,energy,andmercurycontent.Allfluorescentlampsare purchasedonanasneededbasis.Quarterlyreportstrackprogressontheholisticlightingprogramanddentifyanybarriersto meetingthemercurycontentobjective.
8 SustainableSitesGuidelines
Standardsareprovidedinseveralofthesectionsbelowdescribingtherecommendedgeneralsustainablesitespractices.Ineach section,additionalbestpracticesarelisted.Itisrecommendedthatthebestpracticesbeemployedovertimetoupholdthemissionof KGILVtohaveamaintainableandoperationallycosteffectivefacility.
8.1 Intent:
ThegoalofKGILVistoimpactthesiteofthefacilityaslittleaspossible.Reduceddisturbancethroughconsciouseffortsand managementhelpslessentheenvironmentalimpactandmaintainthehealthofouremployees.
8.2 Implementation:
8.2.1 MaintenanceEquipment
8.2.1.1 StandardPractices
KGILV’sownedandoperatedsitemaintenanceequipment,aswellas,equipmentoperatedbyallvendorsperformingtasksinside andonthebuilding’senvelopeisregularlymaintained.Thisincludescheckingequipmentbeforeeachusefordamage,oillevelsand safetymeasures,aswellas,observingaregularlyscheduledmaintenanceprogram.Safetyguidelinesaretobeobservedincluding, butnotlimitedto,theuseofsafetyglasses,hearingprotection,andprotectiveglovesasappropriate.
8.2.2 LandscapeWaste
8.2.2.1 StandardPractices
Minimizethequantityofgreenwastetakentothelandfillbyusingmulchingmowersand/orutilizegreenwastehaulerstoremovegreen wasteandrecycleitforreuse.
8.2.3 SnowRemoval
8.2.3.1 StandardPractices
Icemeltisusedonmainwalkwaysandstairsonlywhenthereisiceandonanasneededbasis.
8.2.3.2 BestPractices
• Usepotassiumchlorideormagnesiumchlorideicemeltingproductsinsteadofsodiumchlorideorcalciumchloride.
8.2.4 CleaningofBuildingExterior
8.2.4.1 StandardPractices
Avinegarandwatermixtureoramildsoapandwatermixtureisusedtocleantheexteriorofthebuildingwindowsonamonthlybasis. Nochemicalsorsolutionsareusedtocleanthebuildingexterior.Whencleaningofthebuildingexteriorisrequired,powerwashisthe preferredmethod.Ifgraffitihasbeenappliedtothebuilding,anappropriatechemicalwillbeappliedtoremovethegraffiti.
8.2.4.2 BestPractices
• Avoidtheuseofcleaningcompoundsthatcanharmvegetationandpollutegroundwater
8.2.5 PaintsandSealantsUsedonBuildingExterior
8.2.5.1 StandardPractices
Whenpaintsorsealantsarenecessaryforthebuilding’smaintenancetheseguidelinesarefollowed:
• AlladhesivesandsealantsusedontheexteriorofthebuildingmusthaveaVolatileOrganicCompound(VOC)emissions contentthatdoesnotexceedtheCaliforniaSouthCoastAirQualityManagementDistrict
• AllpaintsandcoatingusedontheexteriorofthebuildingmusthaveVOCemissionsthatdonotexceedtheVOCandchemical
componentlimitsofGreenSeal’sStandardGS1111requirements
8.2.6 Plantings
8.2.6.1 BestPractices
• Usenativeoradaptedplants • Useplantswithnoorminimalwateringrequirements • Useplantsthathaveminimalmaintenancerequirements • Userecycledsoilamendmentsandbarkmulches • Considerusingrocks,sand,andplantsadaptedtoverydryconditionsinsmallersteep,ordifficulttomaintainareaswhere viewingtrafficishigh • Useplantstoreduceheatingandcoolingneeds
8.2.7 AnimalandVegetationPestControl
8.2.7.1 BestPractices
• Applypesticidesonanasneededbasis.Whenused,applyorganicpesticides • Usesafersoapsandcastorbeanoilsaspesticides • Avoidandremoveinvasiveplants • Applystrategiestoreducesourcesoffood,water,andshelterforpestsinthebuildingandonthegrounds
8.2.8 IrrigationManagement
8.2.8.1 BestPractices
• Useadriporbubblersystemwhereappropriate • Installanautomatedirrigationsystemthatusesdailyweatherdata,slope,soiltypes,plantingcoefficients,andprecipitation andinfiltrationratestocalculateactualwaterrequirementsonadailybasis
8.2.9 FertilizerUse
8.2.9.1 BestPractices
• Targetfertilizersaroundtherootingzoneorbaseofspecificplantsasmuchaspossible • Usefertilizeronanasneededbasis
9 WasteReductionandRecyclingPolicy
9.1 Intent:
Thegoalofthefacility’srecyclingpolicyistomanagethewasteremovalwithanemphasisonwastereduction,reuse,andrecycling. KGILViscommittedtodivertingatleast50%ofthetotalwastestreamfromlandfillsbymeansofsourcereduction,resourcereuse,and recyclingatitsfacility.Inaddition,KGILViscommittedtorecycling100%ofallbatteriesandfluorescentlightbulbs.
AtKGILV,everyeffortismadeforwastediversion.Throughoutthefacility,therearebinsforrecyclingwiththeappropriatesignageon whatmaterialsmayberecycled.Notificationisregularlysenttoemployeesaskingfortheircooperationwithrecyclingandan explanationastowhytheserecyclingeffortshavebeenimplemented.
9.2 Implementation:
KGILViscontinuallymakingstridestoimprovesourcereduction.Beforepurchasingmaterial,equipmentandservices,thefacility’s procurementpersonnelwillconsider:
• Isthepackagingdesignedtobeminimal? • Istheproductenergyefficient? • Istheproductsize/magnitudenecessary? • Istheproductreallyneeded? • Istheproductdesignedforeasymaintenanceandrepair? • Areallthefeaturesoftheproductnecessary? • Cananyfeaturesbeeliminated? • Wastheproductproducedlocally? • Howfardidittravel? KGILValsoconsidersthatspecificationsofmaterialswhichrequire“newmaterialsonly”shouldincludethemaximumrecycledcontent (especiallypostconsumer)andsalvagedmaterialswherepractical.
KGILVusesrecyclablematerialswhereverpossibleandapplicableandavoidsmaterialsforwhichnorecyclingfacilitiesorcollection systemsexistforthoseproductsendofusefullife.Therecyclingprocess,however,shouldprovideanetenvironmentalbenefitand shouldminimizeadverseenvironmentaleffects.
KGILVassuresthatpapergenerationisreducedthroughduplexcopying,andthroughtheuseofelectroniccommunicationsinclusiveof newsletters,noticesandbulletinboards.Inaddition,usedtonercartridgesarereturnedtothemanufacturerforrecycling.
9.3 RecyclingProcedures:
Workareashaveindividualrecyclingbins.Recyclingbinsdisplayclearandconciseinstructionsandareconvenientlyplaced throughoutthepremises.Generallyincopierrooms,breakroomsandgeneralofficeandproductionareas.
Batteriesarerecycledthroughvendorswheneverpossible.
9.3.1 OccupantRecycling
Allemployeesareencouragedtorecyclethefollowing:
• Paper • CorrugatedCardboard • Plastic • Metal • Batteries
9.3.2 Tracking&Reporting:
Materialscollectedintherecyclingcontainersarepickedupanddepositedinlargerecyclingbinprovidedbyalocalrecycling contractor.Subsequently,thecontractortransportsthematerialtoasortingfacilitywhereitisprocessed.Thecontractorprovidesa detailedlistofthematerialweightthatwasrecycledorsenttoalandfillandreportonaquarterlybasistothefacilitymanager.
Thesematerialsaregenerallyincluded:
• Corrugatedcardboard • Paper • Metals • Plastic
9.4 ConstructionandDemolitionWaste
SeeConstructionWasteManagementPolicy.
10 ConstructionIndoorAirQualityManagementGuidelines
10.1 Intent:
ThefollowingguidelinesapplytoanyKonamiprojectasanadditionto;orinadditiontotheKGILVfacility.Foranyconstructionwork, itisrecommendedthataConstructionIndoorAirQuality(IAQ)Planisdeveloped.Thefollowingguidelineshavebeen developedtoprotectthehealthoftheconstructionworkersandtheoccupantsofthefacilitybyemployingbestpracticestoenhance IAQduringandafterconstruction.ThefollowingguidelineshavebeendevelopedtomeettherecommendedControlMeasures oftheSheetMetalandAirConditionContractorsNationalAssociation(SMACNA)IAQGuidelinesforOccupiedBuildingsunder Construction.
10.2 Procedures:
10.2.1 IndoorAirQualityPlan
ListedbelowareminimumstandardsandbestpracticesforIAQforbuildingconstructionprojects.Thepracticesareorganizedinthe majorcategoriesaspresentedintheSMACNAguidelines.ItisadvisedthatthedevelopedConstructionIndoorAirQuality (IAQ)Planbewritteninparallelformattothesectionsbelow.ThebestpracticeslistedprovideanarrayofIAQpracticesthatmaybe applicabletoaconstructionproject.ItisrecommendedthataConstructionIAQManagementPlanbedevelopedby usingtheminimumstandardsandapplyingthebestpracticesthatmostappropriatelyconcern theconstructionprojectathand.WhenevaluatingthebestconstructionIAQpracticestoincorporateintotheConstructionIAQ managementplanassesstheprosandconsofeachpracticetobestdeterminetheappropriateactionsforthecurrentproject.
10.2.2 HVACProtection
• Whenthesystemmustremainoperationalduringconstruction,usetemporaryfilters.FiltersshouldbeaMinimumEfficiency ReportingValue(MERV)of8orequivalentefficiencyandbeusedateachreturnairgrillasdeterminedbyASHRAE52.21999
• Whenthesystemisoffallsupplyducts,equipment,andopeningsshouldbesealedwithplasticforfurtherprotection
10.2.2.1RecommendedBestPractices
• Ifpossible,avoidusingpermanentlyinstalledairhandlersfortemporaryheatingandcoolingduringconstruction –particularlyduringdemolition
• Ifanunductedplenumovertheconstructionzonemustbeused,isolateitbyhavingallceilingtilesinplace
• Checkandsealallleaksinthereturnductsandairhandlers
• Thesystemshouldbeisolatedfromthesurroundingenvironmentasmuchaspossible
• Donotstoreconstructionorwastematerialsinthemechanicalroom
• Ifconsiderableaccumulationofparticlescanbeobservedunderdiffusersorifventilationisrestricted,considerationshould begiventocleaningtheductsandassociatedequipment.Thisdecisionshouldbebasedonadetailedvisualinspectionofthe system
10.2.3 SourceControl
• Whenfeasibleuselowemittingproducts.Thematerialsthatneedtobeconsideredforlowemissionsareasfollowswiththe associatedstandard:
ˉ Carpet(CRIGreenLabelPlusCarpetTestingProgram) ˉ Carpetcushion(CRIGreenLabelTestingProgram) ˉ Adhesivesandsealants(VOCemissionsdonotexceedVOClimitsoftheSouthCoastAirQualityManagementDistrict Rule#1168orBayAreaAirQualityManagementDistrictRegulation8,Rule51) ˉ Paintsandcoatings(VOCemissionsdonotexceedVOClimitsofGreenSeal’sGS11requirements) ˉ Cleaningsolutions(GreenSealGS37orCaliforniaCodeofRegulationsmaximumallowableVOClevels) ˉ Wallcoverings ˉ Furniture(GreenguardIndoorairQualityCertified)
10.2.3.1RecommendedBestPractices
• Useelectricallypoweredequipment(suchasforkliftsandchainsaws)whenfeasibleandswitchfromdieseltobottledgas forequipmentsuchasgeneratorsorforklifts
• Exhaustpollutionsourcestotheoutsidethroughanavailableexhaustsystemorportablefanventedtotheoutside.Depending onthenatureofthematerialandthelocationoftheexhaust,specialfiltrationmayormaynotbenecessary
• Ifexhaustisnotfeasibleaportableaircleanermaybeeffective • Keeplidsoncontainersofwetproductsorwastematerials
• Asurfacewhichisapersistentodorsourcemaybecontrolledbyapplyingasealer
• Recover,isolateandventilatecontainershousingtoxicmaterials
• Locatethestorageofpollutantsourcesoutsidetherangeofoccupiedareas
10.2.4 PathwayInterruption
10.2.4.1RecommendedBestPractices
• DepressurizetheworkareabyadjustingthebalanceoftheHVACandexhaustsystemsorinstallingportableexhaustfans.A generalruleofthumbistoexhaustthespaceatarateof10%greaterthantherateofsupply.Theexhaustedairmay ormaynotneedtobefiltered,dependingonthenatureofthematerials,locationoftheexhaustandanyapplicable regulations
• Ifareasofthebuildingareoccupiedduringconstruction,increasesupplyairandreducingreturnandexhaustairinthearea
• Erectbarrierstocontaintheconstructionarea.Thiscanrangefromdustcurtainstoaplasticsealaroundthesite.Thebarrier shouldbebasedonthematerialsinvolvedandtheimplicationsofthedustorodorescapingfromthesite
• Locatepollutionsourcestofavorablelocationsinregardstoairquality
• Dependingontheweatherconditions,ventilateusing100%outsideairtoexhaustcontaminatedairdirectlytotheoutside duringinstallationofVOCemittingmaterials
10.2.5 Housekeeping
10.2.5.1RecommendedBestPractices
• Controldustwithwettingagentsorsweepingcompoundsanduseefficientdustcollectionmethods
• Increasethecleaningfrequencyfordust
• Porousbuildingmaterialsshouldbeprotectedfromexposuretomoistureandstoredinacleanareapriortoinstallation
• Keepallsurfacesclean(includinghigherledgesandinsidemechanicalequipment)
• Removespillsorexcessiveapplicationsofsolventcontainingproductsassoonaspossible
• Keepsiteasdryaspossibleandremoveaccumulatedwater
• UseaHEPAfilterinvacuumstopreventtheaerolizationofsettleddust
10.2.6 Scheduling
• Sequencetheinstallationofmaterialstoavoidcontaminationofabsorptivematerialssuchasinsulation,carpeting,and ceilingtileandgypsumwallboard.Protectstoredonsiteorinstalledabsorptivematerialsfrommoisturedamage
10.2.6.1RecommendedBestPractices
• Whenworkinginanoccupiedbuilding,scheduletoensurethatconstructionactivityandbuildingoccupancydonotoverlap
• Uponcompletionofconstruction,replaceallfiltrationmediaimmediatelypriortooccupancy
• Whenusingmaterialswithahighpollutionpotentialconsiderschedulingtheirinstallationduringoffhourstoallowtimefor thematerialstoairout
10.2.6.2PostConstruction
• Afterconstructionendsabaselineindoorairqualitytestingprocedurefortheaffectedspaceinthebuildingshouldbe conducted.
11 ConstructionWasteManagementPolicy
11.1 Intent:
ThefollowingpolicywillassistKGILV’sfacilityin:
• Identifying,reusing,salvaging,andrecyclingofjobsitewaste • Recyclingandwastemanagementgoals • DevelopingaConstructionWasteManagementPlan • SubmittingaConstructionWasteManagementReport
ItisrecommendedthatKGILV’sarchitect(s)and/orconstructioncontractorsincorporatethewastemanagementpolicyintheproject’s documentsandspecifications.
11.2 Procedure:
11.2.1 EnvironmentalConsiderations
Itisrecommendedthatconstructionprojectsminimizethecreationofconstruction,deconstruction,anddemolitionwastetoprotect andrestorenaturalhabitatandresources.Factorsthatcontributetowastesuchasoverpackaging,improperstorage,orderingerrors, poorplanning,breakage,mishandling,andcontamination,shallbeminimized.Awastemanagementplanshallbedevelopedtoensure thatexistingsiteandbuildingmaterialsarereused,salvaged,orrecycled.Wastedisposalinlandfillsshallbeminimized.
11.2.2 ConstructionandDemolitionWaste
Itisrecommendedthatallconstructionwasteincludingdemolitionwasteandlandclearingwaste(ifapplicable)bequalifiedby typeofmaterialandweight.Additionally,atleast50%shouldberecycledand/orsalvaged.Allconstructiondebrisshallberemovedoff sitebyprofessionalwastemanagementfirmsforrecycling.
Thefollowingwastecategories,whereappropriate,shallbedivertedfromlandfill:
• Woodandgreenmaterials(treetrimmings) • Cleandimensionalwood,palettes • Plywood,orientedstrandboard(OSB),andparticleboard • Concrete • Bricks • ConcreteMasonryUnits(CMU) • Asphaltedconcrete • Cardboard,paper,packaging,newsprint • Cementfiberproducts • Roofingproducts • Metals • Gypsumdrywallunpainted • Paintandpaintcans • Rigidfoam • Glass • Plastics • Carpetandcushion • Insulation • Ceilinggridandtiles • Lightfixtures,includingproperdisposalofanytransformers,ballasts,andfluorescentlightbulbs • DuctworkandHVACequipment • Wiringandelectricalequipment • Hardware • Othersasappropriate
Ifanywastematerialsencounteredduringthedeconstruction/demolitionorconstructionphasearefoundtocontainlead,asbestos, polychlorinatedbiphenyls(PCBs,suchasfluorescentlampballasts),orotherhazardoussubstances,theyaretobehandledand removedinaccordancewithlocal,state,andfederallawsandrequirementsconcerninghazardouswaste.Thesematerials areexcludedfromtheconstructionwastestream.Salvageandreuseanymaterial,furnitureandequipmentidentifiedasusable.
11.2.3 CreatingtheConstructionWasteManagementPlan
Atanacceptableperiodpriortothescheduledpreconstructionmeeting,thecontractorshallsubmitadraftwastemanagementplanfor mixeddebrisrecyclingtotheprojectmanagerforapproval.
Theplanshallinclude(butnotbelimitedto)thefollowing:
• Listoftherecyclingfacilities,reusefacilities,municipalsolidwastelandfills,andotherdisposalarea(s)tobeused,including name,location,andphonenumber • Listofproposedmaterialstobereusedorrecycledidentifiedonasitepreassessment • Listofmaterialsthatcannotberecycledorreusedwithexplanationorjustification • Meetingstobeheldtoaddresswastemanagementshallincludesubcontractorsaffectedbythewastemanagementplan.Ata minimum,wastemanagementgoalsandissuesshallbediscussedatthefollowingmeetings: • Prebidandpreconstructionmeetings • Projectmeeting,oraminimumofoncepermonth • Storageandcollectionmethodsofwasteandrecyclables,handlingprocedures,andmeansofkeepingrecyclablesfreeof contamination • Descriptionofthemeansoftransportationofthecommingledconstructionanddemolitionrecyclablematerialsandan estimateofhowoftenbinswillneedtobeemptied • Reviseandresubmitplanasrequiredbytheprojectmanager.Approvalofthecontractor’splanshallnotrelievethecontractor ofresponsibilityforcompliancewithapplicableenvironmentalregulations
11.3 Implementation:
11.3.1 ConstructionWasteManagementPlan
Itisrecommendedthatthefollowingguidelinesarefollowedbythecontractoruponcompletionoftheconstructionwastemanagement planandbeginningofconstruction:
• Thecontractorshallestablishcontactswithlocalrecyclingandreusecompaniesandcoordinatewiththesecompaniesin termsofidentifyingmaterials,pickupschedules,andstandardqualityforrecyclingmaterials • Afterawardofcontractandpriortothecommencementofthework,thecontractorshallscheduleandconductameeting withtheprojectmanagerandthearchitect(s)involvedtodiscusstheproposedwastemanagementplanandto developmutualunderstandingrelativetodetailsofenvironmentalprotection • Thecontractorshallprovideonecopyofthewastemanagementplantothejobsiteforeman,eachsubcontractor,andthe projectmanager • Priortodemolitionandhandlingofthesitematerials,thecontractorshallprovideonsiteinstructionofappropriatehandling, recycling,salvage,reuse,andreturnmethodstobeusedbyallpartiesattheappropriatestagesoftheproject • Thecontractorshalldesignateanonsiteparty(orparties)responsibleforoverseeinganddocumentingresultsofthewaste managementplanfortheproject • Thecontractorshallconductconstructionwastemanagementmeetingsasspecifiedinthewastemanagementplan • Thecontractorshalldesignateandtheprojectmanagershallapproveaspecificareaorareastofacilitateseparationof materialsforpotentialreuse,salvage,recycling,andreturn • Wasteandrecyclingbinsshallbeplacedneareachother,andclosetothepointofwastegenerationbutoutofthetraffic pattern.Recyclingandwastebinareasaretobekeptneatandcleanandclearlymarked.Binsshallbeprotectedduringnon workinghoursfromoffsitecontamination.Thegarbagedumpstersshouldbecheckedperiodicallytomonitorrecyclables beingthrownawayorifthereareadditionalmaterialsthatcouldberecycled • Materialstoberecycledshallbeprotectedfromcontaminationandshallbehandled,stored,andtransportedinamannerthat meetsfederal,state,andlocalrequirements • Establishadefinedareafortheoperationsofeachtrade,especiallywoodcuttingsothatoffcutswillbekeptinoneareaand canbesortedbydimensionforfuturereuse • Hazardouswastesshallbeseparated,stored,anddisposedofaccordingtofederalandlocalregulations,includingthenames foreachsubcontractorwhowilltransportsolidorhazardouswastefromthesite,andthenameofthereceivingfacilitythat willacceptwastefordisposal
11.4 Tracking:
11.4.1 ConstructionWasteManagementReport
Atsubstantialcompletion,submitacumulativewastemanagementreportincludingthefollowing:
• Arecordofthetypeandquantity,byweight,ofeachmaterialsalvaged,reused,recycledordisposed • Totalquantityofwasterecycledasapercentageoftotalwaste • Copyofreceiptsissuedbyanapprovedrecyclingfacility.Forcommingledmaterials,includeweightticketsfromtherecycling haulerormaterialrecoveryfacilityandverificationoftherecyclingrateforcomingledloadsatthefacility • Typesandquantities,byweight,formaterialssalvagedforreuseonsite,soldordonatedtoathirdparty
12 ErosionandSedimentationControlPolicy
12.1 Intent:
ThegoalofKGILVistoreducethefacility’simpactonthenaturalsitethroughcarefulchoicesofoutsidecareandmaintenanceforthe building.
12.2 Procedure:
ThefollowingpolicyappliestoanyfutureplansbyKGILVfornewconstructionormodificationstoexistingbuildingsandlandscape.The plansmustmeeteithertheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)orNevada’serosionandsedimentationcontrolcodes,whichever aremorestringent.Theinterfacebetweennewconstructionandexistingsitedevelopmentmaynotcompromiseexistingerosionand sedimentcontrols.Changestolandformandrunoffpatternsmustbeincorporatedintotheoverallsitedrainageplan.
Planningandexecutionofconstructionactivitiesmustincludeastormwaterpollutionpreventionplanthataddressesthefollowing erosionandsedimentationcontroltactics:
• Minimizetheamountofdisturbedsoil. • Preventrunofffromoffsiteareasfromflowingacrossdisturbedareas. • Slowdowntherunoffflowingacrossthesite. • Removethesedimentationfromonsiterunoffbeforeitleavesthesite. • Meetorexceedlocalorstaterequirementsforsedimentanderosioncontrolplans.
Allsiteconstructionresultingindisturbanceofsoilorremovalofplantmaterialmustincludeadustcontrolprogramto minimizelossofsoilthroughwinderosion,aswellas,minimizationofparticulate(dust)airpollutionasdirectedbyEPADocumentNo. EPA832/R92005(1992),StormWaterManagementforConstructionActivities,Chapter3:SedimentandErosionControl.
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