Segregated wastes are finally disposed of when they are no longer required. Disposal procedure depends on waste category. Some wastes, such as chemical wastewater requires treatment by ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) and some require simple disposal procedure such as dumping on landfilling site. On the contrary, some other wastes are reused and recycled. In the following tables, we have mentioned all the wastes and their disposal procedures-
Accumulated list of wastes & disposal procedures:
Error is a part of decision or action. Corrective actions must be taken to rectify previous faults or lacking. Slight mistakes or faults in procedure level may hamper total development process. So corrective actions must be implemented properly and regular follow-up is very crucial. In our Review Meeting every waste management procedure is scrutinize thoroughly.
After huge production, huge resonsibility falls upon our shoulder to manage it. However, ATL is committed to follow the guidelines of Environment Conservation Act, 1997 (ECR’97) and its own Enviroonment Management System (EMS) with a view to maximize the use of resources, minimize waste generation and manage various wastes properly in its own premises. Describe Methods of Waste Management
Development is continuous process and production of products & goods cannot be hampered drastically to minimize or stop waste generation. Waste generation cannot be ignored rather it has to be managed accordingly. As a Environment Concerned unit, is committed to engage all necessary efforts to manage wastes to keep the concerned stakeholders & environment clean and sound. We hope that we would be able to integrate our production activities and form an Environment Management System for the best waste management in the industrial neighbourhood. The main pillars of the waste management system are mentioned below–
Comparison with the best:
Evry concerned about environment, health & safety. We are doing our best to do our business in an environmentally friendly manner. There are other business concerns, which are burning examples of Best Environmental Practices (BEP). Our buyers and government authorities often show us the best ways to manage our wastes. We always compare ourselves with the best so that we can figure out our weakness and opportunity in order to develop environmentally friendly business manners and keep our environment cleaner & healthier than others.
Statement of the issue:
Various types of raw materials, chemicals, dyes are used to process raw fabric. The more materials are used, the more wastes are generated every day. We always try to figure out where and how waste can be minimized and what should be the proper disposal procedure. Accurate and complete information helps to take proper step regarding any management action let alone waste management. What is not measured cannot be managed. There are different properties and parameters to measure the concentration and pollution extent of waste. Therefore, proper record keeping of wastes and availability of necessary information are very crucial in better waste management.
Analysis of Waste Management Issue:
Nowadays almost all the organization around the world are more or less aware of environmental responsibilities. Various movements regarding different environmental issues are being carried out by different profit & non-profit organizations who work for the wellbeing of the environment- home and abroad. We always welcome recommendations coming from buyers and other organizations. We evaluate the recommendations and implement where it is possible to apply them. We have established a waste management system to manage all our wastes. We try our level best to deal with any waste related issue. Whenever we face obstacles or issue, we ( the Environmental Management Team) sit together and discuss about the present or upcoming issue. After brainstorming & analysis of the topic, we try to figure out the possible & viable solution from the several options.
Initiatives taken by other textile enterprises
This above-mentioned planning process is followed by our Environmental Management Team to form and run a better waste management system. Waste Management is a lengthy initiative, which cannot be established so quickly. There may be other organizations, which are very cautious about environment and exercise good waste management practices. We follow them to develop or improve our own management system.
All monitoring and measuring devices, which affect product quality or utilized by Production and Quality Control for product acceptance, are subject to the Scale Calibration outlined in this policy. Calibration is to make against nationally or internationally recognized standards. Auto Knitwear uses services of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and other renowned sources in the world where required.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:
All monitoring and measuring devices are re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. Calibrated Standard SS Scales are kept by Responsible person.
System is maintained to identify, assess, and re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. Quarterly, check the accuracy of the used measuring scales on production floor, Laboratory and Inspection area.
All calibration, measurement and tests are carried out under suitable environmental conditions and all equipment is maintained and handled to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use. The SS scale kept beside the Calibrated Standard scale and start reading from “Zero” to finish point of the scale.
Calibration and/or adjustment of all measuring, control, and test equipment are to be performed by authorized personnel only.
Need to Record reading every 20 mm interval on the Verification form.
Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) and Unit under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) is checked parallel every 20cm interval and keep record both scale up to scale reading finish point
If Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is more or less than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then its called Deviation.
If Unit Under Metal Detector Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is more than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then it will be (-) Deviation and if Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm) reading is less than Standard Reading from zero mark (mm) then it will be (+) Deviation.
If the measurement is within the tolerance level (± 0.05 mm maximum), than the SS Scale is pass or fit for use.
If the measurement is out of tolerance level (more than ± 0.05 mm), than the SS Scale is not pass or unfit for use.
If the Measuring scale reading erased or not seen on the scale then corrective action must be taken.
If the scale reads within the limits specified in step 8, then the scale passes and is fit for use.
If the scale does not pass or unfit for use, make whatever corrective action is required (if necessary, it refer to the supplier). Record the corrective action on the Quarterly Scales Verification Check Form.
After verification, We are using a tag on every ss scale consist of Serial number, date of verification, date of validation, Inspector sign and this tag will change quarterly.
Details of Unit Under Calibration (UUC):
When it is impractical to apply a calibration label directly to an Monitoring and Measurement Device, the calibration label may be affixed to the equipment container or some other suitable measure may be used to reflect calibration status. Any alternate methods shall include the identification number.
Description : Stainless Steel Scale
Manufacturer : Made In China
Model/Type :
Serial Number : of 40
ID No. :Auto/Woven/
Range/Working Range (mm) : 0 to 150 mm.
Location of Verification : Factory Office.
Visual Inspection : Ok
Date of Verification : 01/11/2017
Date of Validation : 01/02/2018
Duration of Verification : Every 03 Month (Quarterly).
Verification Procedure : The verification has been performed under controlled using
Calibrated Scale (Calibrated by OTS, Date: 20/07/2016)
OBSERVATION:
Monitoring and Measurement Device and measurement standards shall be calibrated by Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) or an approved source whose calibration is traceable to any national, international or industrial recognized standard. Length: (Verified against calibrated Scale from OTS)
SL.No.
Standard Reading from zero mark (mm)
Unit Under Calibration (UUC) from zero mark (mm)
Deviation (mm)
Tolerance level
01
20.0
(± 0.05 mm maximum)
02
40.0
03
60.0
04
80.0
05
100.0
06
120.0
07
140.0
08
150.0
09
10
Example 2
Details of Unit Under Calibration (UUC):
Description : Stainless Steel Scale
Manufacturer : Made In Taiwan.
Model/Type :
Serial Number : of 6
ID No. : IIIU
Range/Working Range (mm) : 0 to 300 mm.
Location of Verification : Factory Office.
Visual Inspection : Ok
Date of Verification : 01/11/2014
Date of Validation : 01/02/2018
Duration of Verification : Every 03 Month (Quarterly).
Verification Procedure : The verification has been performed under controlled using
Calibrated Scale (Calibrated by OTS, Date: 20/07/2016)
OBSERVATION:
Reports, or data sheets attesting to the description or identification of the item; the calibration source date of calibration; calibration assigned value; statement of uncertainty; and environment or other conditions under which calibration results were obtained. Certificates or reports are traceable to a recognized source or BSTI. The calibration source shall be responsible for assuring that calibration is traceable to agencies other than recognized source. The measurement standards used in obtaining their results shall be traceable and with the applied standard through documented objective evidence. Length: (Verified against calibrated Scale from OTS)
Quality Control Manager shall assess calibration result every year and based on that assessment he may shorten or lengthier the interval of calibration. When findings deviate from written standards the QA designate will document findings on the Monthly/ Quarterly Internal Audit Form and notify the General Manager of the deviation. Short term action will be initiated and recorded on the Daily / Monthly Check List. Long term action required, will be discussed by management and corrective actions / responsibilities and time frames will be agreed and documented. When a Monitoring and Measurement Device is found to be out of calibration, Quality Control Manager shall: ssess all products manufactured using the defective equipment within the period of last calibration date to date of detection of the defect. This assessment as well as any further actions as detailed below, shall be recorded. Verify if the out of calibration discrepancy found on the Monitoring and Measurement Device equipment is still within requirements for measuring product specification. This is acceptable if the out of calibration condition is still with in the accuracy required for measuring product. Quality Control Manager is responsible for assessing risk posed by the out-of-calibration condition. He may involve Director (Marketing & QC) at his discretion to evaluate any actions necessary including notifying to buyer for recall. If the products are still within the specification, no further action is required.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:
All monitoring and measuring devices, which affect product quality or utilized by Production and Quality Control for product acceptance, are subject to the calibration outlined in this policy.
Calibration is to make against nationally or internationally recognized standards. Auto Knitwear uses services of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and other renowned sources in the world where required
Calibration of Monitoring And Measurement Device shall be done at an interval defined in SOP or recording form or as recommended by calibration source. Every day, check the accuracy of the scales on production lines and ingredient weigh-up area.“Zero” the scale and then place 1 kg standard weight on the scale and record the reading.If standard weight reads more than 2 grams outside its stated weight then corrective action must be taken.
Written Standard Operating Procedure shall be used for all calibration of Monitoring and Measurement Device where calibration will be done internally using house method or to calibrate working device using calibrated standard.
If the scale reads within the limits specified in step 2, then the scale passes and is fit for use.
If the scale does not pass, make whatever corrective action is required (if necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s manual or in the case of the Excell 986 scales use the following calibration procedure). Record the corrective action on the Daily Scales Calibration Check Form.
Calibration of the Excell 986 Scales:
Any Monitoring and Measurement Device found to be out of calibration shall be removed from use by the concerned Manger Maintenance or Quality Control Manager and shall take appropriate action to re-calibrate. While the power is OFF, press “On/Zero” key (don’t release) and press “Tare” key three times to enter offset mode.
Monitoring and measurement standards shall be labeled to indicate calibration status. Press “On / Zero” key to enter the Calibration Mode.
Put the full capacity mass on the scale (2 kg) and press “On / Zero” key to show “CAL 1”, then the display will show “the capacity”, (i.e. if the scale is 2Kg, it will show “2000g”). At this time, the calibration is finished. Then, remove the mass from the scale
The calibrated Monitoring and Measurement Devices and measurement standard shall be identified by “CALIBRATED” label. The label shall identify the date calibrated (month, day, year), specific calibration due date and the initial of the person calibrated the equipment.
Calibration of ACS Weighing Scales:
While the power is on, keep pressing (CAL) for about 4 seconds. Calibrate after the weight window displays “CAL”.
Press (SET), the weight window displays the weight calibrated last time.
Press (á) and (ENTER) to input the weight you want to load. Then load the corresponding weight. Press (ENTER) to make sure the calibration finished.
Out of Calibration Monitoring and Measurement Device or having limitations of their use shall be labeled “DO NOT USE”. The high limit and low limit set in the weighing model are saved in the scale. Different unit s corresponding to different alarm range and methods. The value inputted by pressing (á) cannot be more than the full scale.
All monitoring and measuring devices are re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. System is maintained to identify, assess, and re-validate any product determined to have been inspected or processed by out of calibration equipment. All calibration, measurement and tests are carried out under suitable environmental conditions and all equipment is maintained and handled to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use. Calibration and/or adjustment of all measuring, control, and test equipment are to be performed by authorized personnel only.
To ensure that all the non-conforming hanger’s plastic should be recycle. The growing volumes of scrap, damaged or end-of-life ICT, electronic and mechanical equipment in hhh was becoming a matter of concern. Following the organization ‘Environmental principles’ and objectives to reduce its environmental impact, NAL wishes to discard their E-waste and scrap items in compliance with environment friendly processes and proper recycling laws applicable at national and international levels.
Responsibilities
In the performance of the project under this agreement, it may be necessary that the service provider has access to certain confidential information (hereinafter called the “Confidential Information”) in the possession of . Confidential Information means any written or oral information supplied by which is designated as confidential or which, if transmitted orally, is reduced to writing, designated as confidential and so communicated to the party, and also includes all documents prepared by the service provider in the performance of this Agreement which incorporates such Confidential Information. Confidential Information shall be held in confidence by the service provider and shall not be disclosed to others without the prior written consent of for a period of five (5) years from the date of this Agreement. Production coordinator is responsible for directing the activities relating to this work instruction.
Procedure
The law and regulations of Bangladesh govern this Contract.
As far as possible, AUTO favors out-of-court (amicable) settlement of litigation with the service provider.
When amicable settlement is not possible, arbitration will be made by relevant jurisdiction of Dhaka.
Ethics
AUTO pays very careful attention to working with companies that commit to respect basic InternatioAuto Business Ethics Rules.
The contractor has read and understood the “Good Business Regulations” as defined by AUTO and commits to respect them by signing the “Declaration of compliance & commitment to respect AUTO Good Business Regulations” attached to this Contract.
Miscellaneous
This agreement may be amended only by way of a written document making specific reference to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and signed by both parties.
In the event that any provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, both Parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of this Agreement with a view toward affecting the purpose of this Agreement; the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
The operator will take the entire non-conforming hanger to the grinding area.
Operator will place the non-conforming hanger in the rewinding area.
Before the grinding operator will check that weather their is any other waste other then plastic or not
If there is any other waste in it, machine operator will separate that waste before grinding the plastic.
After accomplishing the project, Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. shall provide a certificate.
Safety measures & Insurance
NAL cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by injury, damage or loss linked to the disposal of its item since handover documents are signed in any location (delivery note).
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. will provide and thereafter maintain insurance or self-insure against all risks in respect of its property and any equipment used for the implementation of this project. NAL shall bear no responsibility over losses or damages or accident of the procured products incurred during the execution period.
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. remains fully responsible, at any time, for its equipment and staff. In case of equipment loss or staff injury, NAL will in no case hold any responsibility for this.
After separating the waste machine operator will put the non-conforming product in the grinding machine.
Operator will take the grinding material and will put down that material in sacks for reuse.
Project planning
Auto Garments Ltd would like to ensure that the scrap items produced by its activities are disposed and recycled by the appointed recycling company (Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd.).
Implementation of this project Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. will collect the items from the AUTO location on regular basis.
Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd is responsible for collection of the scrap items from AUTO premises and transportation of these items to the recycling point. In some specific cases, AUTO might organize itself transportation and delivery of the item to Azizu premises, in permanent coordination and planning with them.
AUTO scrap items should be stored separately in Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. premises, in order to ensure transparency and traceability.
AUTO must be informed at least 5 (five) working days before starting of the disposal of the items, so the presence of an AUTO represented or mandated can be ensured on the disposal site to testify the process.
Recycling method must be accomplished. Garmentspedia & E-waste Company ltd. shall deliver a ‘certificate of destruction’ at the end of the process.
List of e-waste item:
This agreement is made for 2 (two) years and can be renewed on mutual understanding between the parties upon written depending on the necessity of this project. This agreement will be effective from 1st September, 2016 to 31st August, 2018.
AUTO can terminate this agreement at any time with instant effect if there is any breach of the contract by Garmentspedia & E Recycling Company ltd.
AUTO may dismiss this agreement at any time in written notice, if any parties fail to comply with this agreement’s conditions and/or relevant regulatory and legal obligations.
List of e-waste / scrap / disposable item which we generally collect:
Desktop / Laptop / Server items like CPU, RAM, HDD, Monitor, UPS, Battery, Stabilizer, Printer, Cartridge, scanner, Laptop and accessories.
Networking equipment like server, switch, rack, cabinet, any type of networking cable, Feeder cable, Power cable etc.
Any Frequency equipment like BTS, module, Printed Circuit Board, fiber cable, GSM / Microwave antenna, VSAT equipment, Wireless equipment etc.
Any type of cable like feeder cable, Power cable, mix cable etc.
Any non Frequency equipment, any electronic gadget.
Mobile phone with accessories.
Generator, substation, PABX, Motor etc.
Home Appliance items.
Aircraft, Copter, any sigAuto core items.
Any waste metal/non-metal like iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, Plastic etc (Ferrous & non Ferrous).
The disposal process mentioned in this article refers exclusively to the following list of articles (see annex). The disposal of any other kind of items should be subject to an annexure to this contract.
Security Audit Security audits are the least common among these three types of factory audits that a retailer might require. Certain retailers and brands require this audit in order to remain compliant with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) regulations in the U.S. The focus of this audit is to determine if the manufacturing site is secure and what risks there are for acts of terrorism associated with the facility. C-TPAT is set by U.S. customs and Border Protection and focuses on protecting the supply chain, identifying security gaps and implementing specific security measures and best practices related to preventing terrorism
No Industrial Engineer and department/effective production Industrial Engineering and Management department for operation breakdown, machinery layout, efficiency monitoring, cost reduction, research and development.
Factory should monitor and record daily production output, absentee rate , fabrication rate, efficiency rate, order size, man hour etc.
Quality
body parts found up/down
armhole joint & side panel up/down
Any emergency exits to be doors and not windows.
Production
No Industrial Engineering and Management team established to monitor operation breakdown, GSD/SAH, machinery layout, efficiency monitoring, cost reduction, research and development for each section.
No procedure in place for new workers in regards to orientation, training room, instructor and proper selection.
No process to use GSD/SAH/ratio/absentee rate/fabrication/efficiency rate/machine layout/order size/styling/man-hour etc. to plan and set an incentive bonus.
Not all department heads present in pre-production meeting incl. maintenance and merchandising. No name and designation recorded on relevant documents of department heads/managers. No records of external (with customer) pre-production meetings. Pre-production meeting records found inconsistent with production record. Maintenance and washing department are not taking part in pre-production meeting.
Any subcontractors to be included in the pre-production meeting and factory representative should be in subcontract factory on a daily basis during time of production. All visits/inspections to be recorded.
Pilot runs not conducted for all orders, not recorded adequately and no pilot run review record found. Bulk accessories not used for trial.
Customer approval comments and trim cards (incl. sewing thread, main labels etc.) are not displayed together with the sample that is on the production floor. Comments not translated into local language. Displayed sample inconsistent to running production.
No review documents available with approval sample of the first pieces of the production line and missing records of relevant personnel involved in the review. Relevant samples of first off line pieces not available. Report to be kept in production file and on samples.
Lines not well balanced or line balancing could not be verified due to insufficient work on the production floor.
Needle procedure not effective as worker has a spare needle, broken and spare needle found in machine drawer and broken needle found in the box of the maintenance room. No procedure with timeframe to replace the needle on use. Broken needle control not established in sample room.
No documented procedure to check the needle points on daily basis.
Broken needle parts not aligned in the log.
Poor and not well organised housekeeping on the production floor, e.g. sewing threads, interlining are dirty, sewing parts on cartons/floors.
Conclusion
Industrial Engineering and Management – Sharp tools not permanently attached to workstation. Inadequate lighting in production process. Required lighting
