Ensure compliance with relevant Environmental Waste Management Policy and Regulations. Incorporate environmental considerations into our practices with regard to the use of natural resources, energy consumption and waste disposal. Principles of Industrial Waste Management
Seek to ensure environmental awareness and responsibility on the part of our staff, our suppliers and partners in the implementation of projects, in facilities, management and operations.
Remain committed to prevent pollution.
We will encourage recycling of waste materials and discourage the use of environmentally unfriendly products.
We will continuously monitor and improve our environmental performances.
Auto Washing Ltd. is well aware about health & safety of its stakeholders as well as about the legal & environmental regulations. Fabric is manufactured and processed as a backward linkage of ready-made garments manufacturing trade. Application of various dyes & chemicals is very essential part & parcel of textile processes. Garments & wastes are the vice versa products of textile industries. There is no way to skip waste generation in this trade. However, proper practices & awareness can help any organization to minimize waste generation and manage waste properly as well. Therefore, Auto Textiles Ltd. has formed “Waste Management System” (WMS) considering the well-being of the surrounding environment & stakeholders. This management system should comprise the following terms & issues:
Moreover AUTO TEXTILE has a total set of sewing machines and iron tables which are equipped with servo motors. The product development and sample department has been fitted with the T5 lights which are saving 50% of the consumption of electricity for that floor. As a part of our commitment we also have employed an energy audit team who has already done the audit on electrical load management system. This will allow us to re-modify the existing electrical layouts, load management and efficiently handle the load through a software to manage the load. The company also has a management committee lead by a GM to constantly look after the implementation of new technology to conserve energy.
Ensuring compliance with all local legislations.
Providing all staff and workers with explicit guidance in the safe handling and disposal of all wastes in line with health and safety and infection control requirements;
Wastes should be segregated or classified as Hazardous & non-hazardous, Production & Non-production Wastes to segregate and treat them accordingly.
Waste generation rate should be monitored so that it can be managed properly. Waste minimization can help substantially to conserve resources.
Factory workers and staffs should be well aware of Source Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (3R principle) of waste so that they can prompt waste management from the beginning.
There should be a Waste Management Committee for decision making & supervising waste management activities within factory premises.
All environmental issues should be supervised & monitored by an Environmental Personnel.
Waste management is very essential to keep the entire environment healthy & clean or to comply with local & international rules & regulations. The terms & conditions of the above mentioned management system might be changed according to the change of local legislations and under the guidance of Department of Environment.
In the dyeing section, the management ensures proper use of underground water by putting a water flow meter in the delivery of booster pumps. By doing so, the dyeing section is experimenting as less liquor ratio as possible. We will also put a water flow meter in the dyeing machines to ensure the lesser liquor ratio. In the printing section we have implemented dryers on the glass table to reduce the use of hand dryers to have better quality as well as conserve the energy. For water saving, the company uses Spray Nozzles with high pressure to remove the solution in the screen section.
Conclusion
AUTO TEXTILE also implemented a new technology to recycle the screen of the frame by using some non-hazardous chemicals which removes the solution and re-use it for 4-6 months. This saves a lot of energy by using Environmental Waste Management Policy
The precautions to be taken in the transport, storage, handling and use of Compressed Gases Cylinder Valves are known and understood by all personnel. To meet statutory requirements and ensure the safety of persons using compressed gases.Hazards associated with the use of compressed gases include oxygen displacement (and possible asphyxiation), fires, explosions, toxic gas exposures, and the physical hazards related to high pressure systems. Read about Proof Cylinder Test Procedure …
Racking :All pressure vessels including purge bottles to be listed, numbered and registered, inspections and tests to be carried out on due date in accordance with the legal requirement. The test period of vessels to be ascertained and indicated on the list. Still insufficient racking in the store rooms –currently sourcing more. We did not receive much of an update during our meeting so please help to update us on your progress.
Night fire drill: All vessels to be properly identified by painting the number on the body and or putting a numbered tag at appropriate place.
The guidelines of the night fire drill have been added to the fire drill SOP but we have not seen a copy so please help to send.
Risk assessment: Still need an update on whether you have reviewed your current risk assessment based on Auto Garment’s version.
Building check format
All safety valves (relief valves) to be list, numbered and registered with relief pressures. The test period of Safety valves to be ascertained and ideicated on the list. We were told that hamid is working on the building check format. Please can you update us on any progress made.
Red Line on Pressure Gauges.
All pressure gauges to be listed, numbered and registered. The test period of pressure gauges to be ascertained and indicated on the list.
All pressure gauges to be properly identified by putting a numbered tag or dymo taped number at appropriate place on the pressure gauges and also on the pipe / block connecting the pressure gauges.
The pressure gauges to have a red line on the dial or body not on the glass indicating the maximum operating pressure.
Cylinder Storage & Usage
Full and empty cylinders to be stored separately
Flammable and oxidizing cylinders to be stored separately
Cylinders used in vertical position to be fastened.
Cylinders to be tested & maintained as per statutory requirements.
Lighting
Factory lighting may have an impact on worker safety, productivity and product quality. There may be different needs for lighting depending upon the particular machinery being used or the task in which the workers are involved. Certain manufacturing tasks (e.g. stitching) may require greater than other tasks. Generally, the illumination that is provided should be sufficient to accidents and be consistent with the production of high quality goods. Specific lighting values for various factory areas are recommended .There must be emergency lighting provided in general factory areas, in stairwells, and along all of egress. This emergency lighting must have a power source that is independent of the general energy supply to the factory (e.g. battery-powered lights with continuous charging).Production areas should be kept clean and floors should be dry. Product and raw material storage should Factory Area
Illuminance Values (lux)
Office work areas 300 – 500
Storage areas and warehouses > 50
Aisles > 50
Stairs > 100
Manufacturing: assembly, stitching and general manual operations
All safety valves to be properly identified by putting a numbered tag at appropriate place on the valve and also on the pipe connecting the safety valve. The safety valves to be sealed after testing so that the relief pressure setting cannot be changed. Compressed Gases Cylinder Valves -Emergency lighting >1, but also >1% of the general aisles lighting in the associated factory area
COMPONENT INSPECTION/TESTING, Check cable connections , Clean terminals , Check power supply voltage , Test charge current Check panel lamp, Check load current and other hazard substance
Finding details of non-compliance
and hazardous issues
Recommended Corrective Actions. (NORMAL, EMERGENCY & RETURN) BATTERY DISCHARGE TEST
In the fabrics store have found electric wiring by PVC Flexible pipe, which is not allowed.
Any electric wiring should not applicable in fabrics ware house. So should be replaced with Search light.
UTILITY TRIP TEST LOADED TRANSFER TEST. Some energy lights are not protected with proper way in fabric store.
Search Light should be installed in fabrics ware house and removed energy light immediately.
INSTALLATION INSPECTION/TESTING WIRING VISUAL VERIFICATION GENERATOR CONTROL FUNCTIONS LOADING UPS TEST ENERGIZE AND TEST SYSTEMA safety net is needed for the exhaust fan in the toilet.
Safety net should be ensured with exhaust fan for all floor
One part of the ceiling is open. It needs to be covered as there are some loose wires on that part.
Ceiling setup should be proper way
From the beginning of iron section to heat seal section in a straight line, there are some wires covered with flexible pipe.
Those should be put in a tray
The main electric line cable is old in the iron section. It has been quite damaged.
It is serious type of hazardous issues, so It should be re-setup with new cables asap.
The cable trays in heat seal section are not safe as they have caused short circuit before. One tray was replaced with flexible pipe which is also not safer. They all need replacement.
Need to setup power bas-bar system like as 2nd floor (sewing) for more safety.
The cable trays of sewing floor 1 & 2 are not safer. For better safety they need to be replaced shortly.
Need to setup power bas-bar system like as 2nd floor (sewing) for more safety.
Brocken one shutter of exhaust fan at the end of sewing line-9.
Should be repaired
Found more dust all the cable trays & channels.
Need to check all the cable trays & channels periodically with also maintain check list and records.
Main line from substation goes through in the drain line that requires regular cleaning in the drain so that drain water cannot over flow and damage the line.
Should have clean always
Iron section steam out line is open, it noncompliance.
Steam line need to be rearranged
An SDB board in the left side of stair-3 and outside gas room is at risk as it is under open roof and experiences all climatic changes. It needs proper sheltering so that it cannot not cause any harm.
Should be covered properly.
Boiler room found hazardous conditions. So need to be organized.
Should be re-organized properly
IPS Battery is open
Need to covered immediately
The main line cables go out from the sub-station through a drain line which is opened.
Should be covered properly
The main electric cable line goes through the all floor via fabrics store with improper way.
Should be covered proper way
During floor visit we found in roof top Idle Compressor room as a shade which is not allow.
Roof top should be always free
During factory visit we found in Gas cylinder in open space besides the boiler room, which is hazardous.
Seal the penetrations using appropriate fire rated material and the cables are not stressed while in touch of concrete. Provide cable ladder or tray to support and protect the cables. Use steel or PVC conduit or cable tray with cover to ensure the mechanical protection of the cables laid on floor otherwise cable insulation may damage due to falling object or stepping of occupants onto it.
i.e. Red, Yellow and Blue colors for phases; Black for neutral and Green for earthing. Panels including its door should be earthed with better earth continuity.
Adjustable MCCB, Electronic Control Module EM66CP4.2, ACB and Grounding.
Coolant Temperature sensor.
2) Temperature sensor for the Air Intake Manifold.
3) Magnetic Pickup (RH side of Flywheel Housing.
4) Oil Pressure Sensor.
5) Atmospheric Pressure Sensor .
6) Primary Speed/Timing Sensor.
7) Secondary Speed/Timing Sensor. 8) Air Inlet Manifold Pressure Sensor.
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Generator CATTER PILLER , Model:GEP700-1
Install steel or PVC conduit to ensure the mechanical protection of the cables laid below working table otherwise cable insulation maydamage.Adjustable MCCB, Electronic Control Module WIZ33ARD1.0, ACB and Grounding.
Coolant Temperature sensor.
Temperature sensor for the Air Intake Manifold.
Magnetic Pickup (RH side of Flywheel Housing.
4) Oil Pressure Sensor.
5) Atmospheric Pressure Sensor.
6) Primary Speed/Timing Sensor.
7) Secondary Speed/Timing Sensor.
8) Air Inlet Manifold Pressure Sensor.
Generator Protection system:
Install panel base plate and make circular hole at the base plate and install cable glands Audit ing to the respective cable size for cable entry and
exit. Over Current relay, Multifunction relay and earth fault relay Controlled by Electronic control Module
ACB of LT Panel:
Including microprocessor controlled adjustable thermal overload and adjustable electromagnetic short circuit releases.
Protection of against overload with inverse long time delay trip.
Conclusion
Generator Protection of instantaneous short circuit with trip current threshold. Existing cable on concrete floor must be supported in covered cable trays or laid in trenches to prevent any physical damage. Metallic cover (preferably checkered plate) should be provided on the cable trench. Excess length of existing HT cables coiled near transformer or panels must be protected and laid safely.
Our source of Water Plants is underground water and we lift water more or less 300 cubic meter/day. Besides, we are going to complete our reserve tank for containing rainy water. After completion, our consumption of water from underground will be automatically reduced because of securing and re-use of rainy water. In this connection, we installed Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in a secured and clean place. On the other hand, we are installing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) for saving our surrounding water from contaminated water and of course, we will re-use this water in our factory premises then automatically underground water use will be reduced more.
The company AUTO TEXTILE has a vision called vision 2020. Considering that in mind, the company took a decision to use the available resources efficiently. By doing so, the building construction of AUTO TEXTILE is done in such a way that building itself is the backbone of source of energy. It has got glass panels of 5000 sq m which will be used for putting on the solar cells vertically which will produce enough energy to light up the total building’s interior. As a part of it, the company contacted a manufacture in Australia who will supply those cells which works on temperature (>170C) to produce energy. The company has got a plan to use the rain Water Plants harvesting as well. Accordingly we are planning to store this to a central depository area (reservoir) nearby.
Pollutant Air Emission:
Regarding Air Emission through our production and supporting production process, we have already tested our emitted air by ITS Lab test Bangladesh Ltd. In this consequences, we found that Air Emission by production process is normal and for generator & Boiler, we have already increased stack height up to 60 ft to reduce pollution environment through air emission.
Waste Storage:
We don’t have combustion from generator as a by-products though we have an agreement with suppliers for withdrawing all wastage from production process or supporting process. Besides, our ETP will support us to reduce any contamination to our natural Water Plants . Regarding storage issue, we have a chemical and ink store for securing any combustion and wastage from direct production process, we have a secured waste storage for keeping all waste which withdrawn by third party in a regular basis
Mitigation Plan For Flood, Cyclone & Earthquake:
Floods:
Probable cause: Small creeks, gullies, dry streambeds, ravines, culverts or even low-lying areas flood quickly
Mitigation Plan: Monitor flood advisories; Determine flood potential to facilities; Pre-stage emergency power generating equipment; Assess damage.
Earth Quake:
Auto Garments all buildings are designed as per 8.5 rector scale.
Probable cause: The shaking of the earth’s crust, caused by underground volcanic forces of breaking and shifting rock beneath the earth’s surface
Mitigation Plan: Shut off utilities; evacuate building if necessary; Determine impact on the equipment and facilities and any disruption
CYCLONE:
Probable cause: Caused by a combination of strong winds driving water onshore and the lower atmospheric pressure in a tropical cyclone. In the hemisphere the onshore winds occur to the left of the tropical cyclone’s path.
Conclusion
Water Plants -Power off all equipment; listen to cyclone advisories; Evacuate area, if flooding is possible; Check gas, water and electrical lines for damage; Do not use telephones, in the event of severe lightning; Assess damage.
