Waste Management Policy

Waste Management Policy

Document Status:

Date Issued:

Lead Author:

Approved by: 10.01.2018

Final
02.01.2018
Ugur Turkel
Katwind Enerji Ltd. Sti. Board of Directors on

Date Policy was Issued	Date of Review	Reason for Review	Lead Reviewer
January 2018	…	Firt issue	Ugur Turkel

Additional Comments

New Policy

Waste Management Policy

1. PurposeandScope

Katwind Enerji Ltd. Sti. views responsible waste management as essential to reducing its environmental footprint and to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Board members, employees, students, volunteers, visitors and clients.

2. Definitions

Waste separation is the process of separating waste at the point of generation and keeping types of waste separate during handling, accumulation, interim storage and transportation.

Types of Waste

Clinical waste has the potential to cause sharps injury, infection or public offence. It can include sharps and blood-stained waste, human tissue and laboratory waste.

Related waste is contaminated with cytotoxic, pharmaceutical, chemical or radioactive materials.

Cytotoxic waste may be contaminated with a cytotoxic drug which has been used in the preparation, transportation or administration of chemotherapy.

Pharmaceutical waste includes expired or discarded pharmaceuticals, filters, or other materials contaminated by pharmaceutical products.

Chemical waste is generated from the use of chemicals in medical applications, domestic services, maintenance, laboratories, during sterilisation processes and research.

Radioactive waste is contaminated with radioactive substances which arises from medical or research use of radionuclides.

General waste is any waste that is not classified as clinical or related waste. It includes paper, plastic, glass, liquids and organics.

Hazardous waste includes clinical waste and related waste.
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal, and

monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by Waste Management Policy human activity, and it is generally undertaken to reduce the effects of waste on health, the environment or aesthetics and to recover resources through recycling.

3. Principles

A range of waste management strategies is undertaken by Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. to create a safe, secure and environmentally friendly workplace.

The prevention and minimisation of waste material being created is an important method of waste management.

Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. uses additional waste reduction strategies including the reuse of products, repairing broken items instead of buying new, using refillable cartridges or reusable products, such as cotton instead of plastic shopping bags.

4. Outcomes

Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. maximises conservation of natural resources and minimises environmental harm through an effective waste management system of recycling and reusing waste products where ever possible.

Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. actively promotes the use of effective waste management strategies and waste is disposed of safely in a way that least harms the environment.

All staff are supported and encouraged to participate in waste management.

5. FunctionsandDelegations Delegation/Task

Position

Board of Directors

Endorse Waste Management Policy. Compliance with Waste Management Policy.

Management

Compliance with Waste Management Policy.

CEO/Manager
Ensure Waste Management Policy aligns with Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies.

Establish and implement systems for waste management.

Ensure waste management policies and procedures are effectively implemented.

HSE Engineer or Site Manager Responsible for management and implementation of all procedures related to waste management.

Staff Compliance with Waste Management Policy.

Risk Management

Risks involved with waste management are regularly assessed, identified and managed.

Employees are trained in waste management, including becoming familiar with types of waste and appropriate, safe handling and disposal methods.

Personal protective equipment is accessible available as required.

Appropriately qualified staff supervise handling of related waste.

Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. acknowledges that different materials require a different waste management approach and investigates appropriate avenues for disposal, particularly where waste may be dangerous and/or hazardous.

6. PolicyImplementation

Responsible waste management is a shared, day-to-day responsibility. Mechanisms are in place to monitor implementation of this policy.

This policy applies to all staff, external waste contractors and clients of Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti.. Removal of waste from the Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. premises includes general waste, paper and cardboard, redundant furniture and fittings, mobile phones and toner and ink printer cartridges.

7. PolicyDetail

Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. is committed to maximising conservation of natural resources and minimising environmental harm from waste and the disposal of waste. Recycling and reusing waste products, and safe disposal of waste, contributes to an effective waste management system.

7.1 Reduction of Consumption

All staff reduce consumption, conserve energy, reduce fossil fuel consumption, and reduce air pollution through strategies such as:

Preventing the need to use energy

•  Installing skylights in the roof or walls to reduce the need for artificial lighting
•  Insulating rooms to minimise energy waste
•  Fitting self closing doors to reduce heat (or cold) loss from draughts
•  Making sure equipment is the right size for the job.
  Minimising use
• Minimising expenditure on space heating
• Minimising the use of hot water.
• Turning off lights and equipment when not operating.
  Use of efficient equipment, lighting, heating and vehicles
• Using energy efficient office equipment and power saving functions
• Using the most efficient motor vehicles
• Using the most efficient lights – triphosphor tubes are cheaper to run than
  fluorescent lights. .
  Using fuels with the least greenhouse impact
• Investigating alternative energy sources such as solar hot water, bio-ethanol
  and wind energy
• Using a clean fuel such as LPG or methanol.Supporting green purchasing
  • Quantifying the waste produced
  • Examining each work process steps to determine where wastes are produced
    and to devise measures for waste prevention or reduction
  • Devising ways of reducing waste with employees so they too can share in the
    savings (for example rewards for employees who reduce waste)
  • Partnering with a waste management contractor to assist with waste
    minimisation.
  • Keeping a running tally of waste production to track changes and improvement.
    Reusing

    7.2

    Purchasing items with reusable, recyclable, or no packaging
    Requiring suppliers to quote the energy consumption and costs of new equipment

    Waste Minimisation

    All staff minimise waste through strategies such as:

    Reducing waste

  • Reusing drums, cartridges and containers where possible.

  • Selling or donating waste to other organisations. Increasing recycling

• 8.3

  Segregating wastes wherever possible to aid recycling and provide an indication of why waste is forming
  Investigating alternative uses for organic waste that cannot be reduced or reused, e.g. composts or convert the waste to energy

  Diverting recyclable wastes from the general waste, identifying recyclers or waste disposal contractors and organising regular collections
  Joining with neighbouring businesses and organisations to get common wastes recycled cost effectively, and discussing waste contractors cost off-sets by efficient serving of the area.

  Waste Disposal

  Katwind Enerji Lti. Sti. employees dispose of waste in accordance with the Waste Management Procedure.

  General waste handled with appropriate care.

  Chemical waste handled by trained personnel using appropriate personal protective equipment.

  Handling of related waste is supervised / undertaken by qualified personnel using appropriate personal protective equipment.

• 9. References + Resources

• 9.1 Internal

  Occupational Health and Safety Policy Infection Control Policy
  Waste Management Procedure

• 9.2 External

  Legislation

  Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001(NSW)

  Resources

  Atik Yönetimi Yönetmeliği, Resmi Gazete Tarihi: 02.04.2015 Resmi Gazete Sayısı: 29314

• Atıkların Düzenli Depolanmasına Dair Yönetmelik, Resmi Gazete Tarihi: 26.03.2010 Resmi Gazete Sayısı: 27533

  Atik Yağlarin Kontrolü Yönetmeliği, Resmi Gazete Tarihi: 30.07.2008 Resmi Gazete Sayısı: 26952

  NSW Health, Waste Management Guidelines for Health Facilities, NSW Health, Sydney.

  9.3 Quality and Accreditation Standards

  EQuIP4

  Provided by Turkish Ministry Of Environment And Urbanization, Directorate General for Enviromental Management

  Standard 3.2: The organisation maintains a safe environment for employees, consumers/patients and visitors.

  Criterion 3.2.3: Waste and environmental management supports safe practice and a safe environment.

  Health and Community Service Standards (6th edition)

  Provided by Quality Improvement Council (QIC)

  Standard 1.4: The organisation’s physical resources are managed to ensure an effective, safe and efficient service.

  Evidence Question: What is the evidence that:

  • a)  the organisation’s assets are adequate to meet its goals?
  • b)  the organisation’s needs for physical resources are regularly reviewed?
  • c)  equipment and facilities are organised, recorded and regularly maintained to ensure a safe, effective, accessible and comfortable service?
  • d)  the organisation plans and implements responsible environmental practices and reviews those practices?