4.Transporting materials
Where the supplier transports materials all required information must be obtained and included into the data
bank.
Transporting of materials by the project site to remote locations and where the load contains potentially
hazardous chemicals then all information as required by the Hazardous Substances Act - TREMCARDS
Where the supplier transports materials all required information must be obtained and included into the data
bank.
Transporting of materials by the project site to remote locations and where the load contains potentially
hazardous chemicals then all information as required by the Hazardous Substances Act - TREMCARDS
Consider ongoing attention at every interface of the product, procurement, processing and handling
Ensure all stake holders understand their part within the chain to ensure that nobody and nothing gets hurt,
ill or damaged by the products which C.S.S.F.E places in the market.
Address the principles of; the right to know, the need to know and the duty to inform, by providing
comprehensive up to date information which is easily understood.
Incorporate the use of quality procedures to establish management systems to meet the set goals.
Ensure all stake holders understand their part within the chain to ensure that nobody and nothing gets hurt,
ill or damaged by the products which C.S.S.F.E places in the market.
Address the principles of; the right to know, the need to know and the duty to inform, by providing
comprehensive up to date information which is easily understood.
Incorporate the use of quality procedures to establish management systems to meet the set goals.
IMPLEMENTATION
Each Project Site should have an ongoing product stewardship programs which addresses considerations regarding safety and the protection of health and the environment into the entire life-cycle ambit of each product for which that business unit is responsible.
The project site’s programs must address elements specific to their products but should include as a minimum;
1.Management Leadership
Produce written policies, programs and procedures
Provide sufficient resources
Communicate requirements through training and participation
Assign responsibilities and ensure accountability against set goals and objectives
Establish monitoring and measurement systems and reporting formats
Participate and/or implement regular audits and assessments.
2.Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
Procedures for assessing environmental impacts at each stage in the product life-cycle
Addressing elements which will minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts
Investigates using natural resources in order to promote sustainable development.
Each Project Site should have an ongoing product stewardship programs which addresses considerations regarding safety and the protection of health and the environment into the entire life-cycle ambit of each product for which that business unit is responsible.
The project site’s programs must address elements specific to their products but should include as a minimum;
1.Management Leadership
Produce written policies, programs and procedures
Provide sufficient resources
Communicate requirements through training and participation
Assign responsibilities and ensure accountability against set goals and objectives
Establish monitoring and measurement systems and reporting formats
Participate and/or implement regular audits and assessments.
2.Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
Procedures for assessing environmental impacts at each stage in the product life-cycle
Addressing elements which will minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts
Investigates using natural resources in order to promote sustainable development.
1.Research and Development
Procedures to include assessing potential environmental, health and safety hazards associated with new
products.
Identifying substitutes or other systems to mitigate the identified hazards
Procedures to include assessing potential environmental, health and safety hazards associated with new
products.
Identifying substitutes or other systems to mitigate the identified hazards
3.Information
The distribution of information may take on a number of forms;
Symbolic safety signs
Information signs
Circulars to local community
Information meetings
Media liaison
The distribution of information may take on a number of forms;
Symbolic safety signs
Information signs
Circulars to local community
Information meetings
Media liaison
Setting Program Objectives
The initial objectives must be set to determine the level of participation this will be dictated by;
Spirit of participation by the stake holders
Resources and development of product information
At what point does ownership cease
To set effective product stewardship objectives;
The initial objectives must be set to determine the level of participation this will be dictated by;
Spirit of participation by the stake holders
Resources and development of product information
At what point does ownership cease
To set effective product stewardship objectives;
Manufacturing;
Includes any form of processing of substances, articles and materials, to derive a product for sale.
Product;
In the context of this standard means all manufactured goods and elements of a construction project, from the raw materials to the completed arrangement.
Recycling;
Reclaiming or reusing substances where appropriate and applicable.
The product steward
Product stewardship is every employees responsibility.
Includes any form of processing of substances, articles and materials, to derive a product for sale.
Product;
In the context of this standard means all manufactured goods and elements of a construction project, from the raw materials to the completed arrangement.
Recycling;
Reclaiming or reusing substances where appropriate and applicable.
The product steward
Product stewardship is every employees responsibility.
Identity;
Trade names
Chemical names - where applicable all relevant information from the supplier is required .i.e.;
chemical formulas and registration numbers
Labeling requirements
Chemical and physical properties - appearance, colour, odour etc.
Application profiles
Toxicology
Ecological and environmental characteristics
Exposure limits
Environmental, Health and Safety advice
Trade names
Chemical names - where applicable all relevant information from the supplier is required .i.e.;
chemical formulas and registration numbers
Labeling requirements
Chemical and physical properties - appearance, colour, odour etc.
Application profiles
Toxicology
Ecological and environmental characteristics
Exposure limits
Environmental, Health and Safety advice
OBJECTIVE
Product Stewardship is the reasonable and responsible management of a product during its progress from inception to its ultimate use and beyond. Due to the diverse nature of the C.S.S.F.E. product range this standard does not state specific compliance criteria but rather guides the business units in the principles of product stewardship and C.S.S.F.E own objectives
SCOPE
Each project site shall include the entire life cycle of all their “products”, the product which is exposed to public consumption, use or contact.
Product Stewardship is the reasonable and responsible management of a product during its progress from inception to its ultimate use and beyond. Due to the diverse nature of the C.S.S.F.E. product range this standard does not state specific compliance criteria but rather guides the business units in the principles of product stewardship and C.S.S.F.E own objectives
SCOPE
Each project site shall include the entire life cycle of all their “products”, the product which is exposed to public consumption, use or contact.
3.Regulatory requirements
Identify applicable laws, regulations, permit conditions or national standards.
As a minimum ensure compliance at each stage of the product life-cycle.
4.Product information
Develop a data bank of relevant environmental, health and safety data for each product
Establish systems to ensure the information is kept up - to - date.
Systems provide for the circulation of the specific information to the relevant persons.
5.Ranking of Product Hazard Potential
Procedures for ranking hazard potential of products at each stage of the product life-cycle
Action plans set to minimize product risks based on the hazard ranking.
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE CONSIDERATIONS
Identify applicable laws, regulations, permit conditions or national standards.
As a minimum ensure compliance at each stage of the product life-cycle.
4.Product information
Develop a data bank of relevant environmental, health and safety data for each product
Establish systems to ensure the information is kept up - to - date.
Systems provide for the circulation of the specific information to the relevant persons.
5.Ranking of Product Hazard Potential
Procedures for ranking hazard potential of products at each stage of the product life-cycle
Action plans set to minimize product risks based on the hazard ranking.
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE CONSIDERATIONS
2.Projects
Consider potential hazards to environment, health and safety at each phase of the project, design,
construction and commissioning.
Develop procedures to eliminate or mitigate the risks to persons and the environment.
3.Suppliers, Marketing and Sales
Implementation of systems to ensure the circulation of relevant information.
Acquiring information from all suppliers
Providing information to users
Providing information to stake holders which may be affected by the projects.
INFORMATION
The corner stone of the product stewardship program is having available and circulating adequate information to relevant parties. The information may take the following forms namely;
1.Basic information
The data should be as comprehensive as possible and be a source from which specific items can be selected. Parts may be considered confidential and have security access levels attached. No information which may affect health, safety or the environment should be withheld.
Consider potential hazards to environment, health and safety at each phase of the project, design,
construction and commissioning.
Develop procedures to eliminate or mitigate the risks to persons and the environment.
3.Suppliers, Marketing and Sales
Implementation of systems to ensure the circulation of relevant information.
Acquiring information from all suppliers
Providing information to users
Providing information to stake holders which may be affected by the projects.
INFORMATION
The corner stone of the product stewardship program is having available and circulating adequate information to relevant parties. The information may take the following forms namely;
1.Basic information
The data should be as comprehensive as possible and be a source from which specific items can be selected. Parts may be considered confidential and have security access levels attached. No information which may affect health, safety or the environment should be withheld.
NB:-Where the product has been purchased from a supplier and is been transported to project sites the site management must ensure that a data base is established to address relevant issues.
2.General information
This information is specifically selected and is transmitted outwards. It may include all the basic data if required.
The format in which this information is distributed may be prescribed by legislation eg.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
Transport Emergency Cards (TREMCARDS)
Labels and user instructions are also important information sources.
General data may not have a specific format but may be a combination of the above.
Construction Projects
Implementing a Product Stewardship program for a construction project must include the following elements;
1.Design
Environmental impact assessment - must be completed for each phase of the project
Exposures to local community must be addressed
All legislative requirements must be addressed
2.General information
This information is specifically selected and is transmitted outwards. It may include all the basic data if required.
The format in which this information is distributed may be prescribed by legislation eg.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
Transport Emergency Cards (TREMCARDS)
Labels and user instructions are also important information sources.
General data may not have a specific format but may be a combination of the above.
Construction Projects
Implementing a Product Stewardship program for a construction project must include the following elements;
1.Design
Environmental impact assessment - must be completed for each phase of the project
Exposures to local community must be addressed
All legislative requirements must be addressed
2.Engineering
During construction phases engineering methods must be monitored to identify potential impacts
Work methods must be developed and revised to limit negative impacts
During construction phases engineering methods must be monitored to identify potential impacts
Work methods must be developed and revised to limit negative impacts
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Progress information distributed through out the progress of the project should address identified hazards which are prevalent during that phase of the project.
Handing over - during this phase of the project all relevant information, drawings and technical
specifications are transferred to the client.
Handing over - during this phase of the project all relevant information, drawings and technical
specifications are transferred to the client.
All elements which may affect persons coming into contact with the product eg;
Fire and explosion hazards
Transport precautions
Spillage and disposal procedures
Fire and explosion hazards
Transport precautions
Spillage and disposal procedures
REFERENCES
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and relevant Regulations.
Chemical and Allied Industries Association; Management practices
DEFINITIONS
Disposing;
The disposal of product related waste material by anyone, including the customer or person working with the products; this includes any construction waste or waste generated in the course of a construction project.
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and relevant Regulations.
Chemical and Allied Industries Association; Management practices
DEFINITIONS
Disposing;
The disposal of product related waste material by anyone, including the customer or person working with the products; this includes any construction waste or waste generated in the course of a construction project.
BACKGROUND
As a product moves along its commercial life, or a construction project develops it becomes remote from its manufacturer or developer. The risks associated with that “product” becomes more difficult to manage. Planned and coordinated pre-emptive care mitigates this problem.
Product Stewardship addresses a considerate attitude at each phase of a products history, the phases are typically;
As a product moves along its commercial life, or a construction project develops it becomes remote from its manufacturer or developer. The risks associated with that “product” becomes more difficult to manage. Planned and coordinated pre-emptive care mitigates this problem.
Product Stewardship addresses a considerate attitude at each phase of a products history, the phases are typically;
