Schlumberger Cambridge Research (SCR) Waste Management Plan shall be maintained and implemented to prevent mis-management of waste arising from SCR activities, and to ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, and QHSE S008 Environment Standard.
2. Scope This plan shall be applied to all the wastes generated by SCR employees and regular contractors in the course of their activities at SCR.
3. Responsibility All Schlumberger employees and regular contractors (security, cleaning and kitchen teams) are responsible for their activities that generate wastes, and for following the requirements of this plan.
SCR HSE and Facilities team is responsible for the cleaning contractors, selection and management of waste contractors, for arranging waste collections on a scheduled basis, and working with the SCR Chemicals Officer for arranging hazardous waste collections.
Schlumberger Private 4. Management of wastes at SCR
4.1 General office and facility activities
General wastes (including paper, cardboard, drinks containers, packaging, refer to Appendix 1.) will be segregated by employees in to the dedicated waste and recycling bins situated throughout the facility. The cleaning contractors will then empty these containers, and transfer the contents to the appropriate storage containers located in the rear yard. Refer to Photographs 1. And 4.
4.2 Laboratory wastes
Research Scientists will segregate sharps, contaminated PPE, broken glassware etc, in to the individual waste containers provided. (Refer to Appendix 1). The Research Scientist who finds that the relevant bin is full, will empty the bin and transfer the contents to the appropriate storage containers located in the rear yard, or the chemical bulk store.
Other chemical wastes generated in containers should be labeled clearly as WASTE, with contents clearly described, hazards, and container securely closed. The SCR Chemical Officer should be notified, and MSDS provided (if not already available on the SCR Chemicals database), and when agreed with the SCR Chemical Officer, the container should be moved for external storage in the waste chemicals storage unit.
4.3 Test hall and workshops
Employees will segregate wastes in to the containers provided. For low volume wastes, such as metal swarf, the Line Manager must notify the HSE/facility Manager when a collection is required. (Refer to Appendix 1)
If hazardous wastes are generated in containers, they should be labeled clearly as WASTE, with contents clearly described, hazards, and container securely closed. The SCR Chemical Officer
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should be notified, and MSDS provided (if not already available on the SCR Chemicals database), and the container moved for external storage in the waste chemicals storage unit.
If bulk liquid waste collections are required by vacuum tanker, the Line Manager responsible should give the HSE Manager at least one week notice in advance.
4.4 Infrequent or abnormal activities generating wastes
If SCR plans to undertake activities that generate wastes other than those stated in Appendix 1 the Line Manager responsible for the activity should contact the HSE Manager in advance and communicate;
Nature of intended wastes (summary of chemical and physical characteristics, copy
MSDS) Planned total volume/ weight (detailing number and size of containers, or size of vacuum tanker required if bulk waste liquid is to be generated) Planned date(s) of activities generating the waste
The HSE Manager should review the proposed activity and resulting wastes, for their HSE approval, and to work with the Line Manager to put necessary arrangements in place for waste streams and collection by waste contractor (Appendix 2), and updating Appendices as necessary for new waste streams.
Schlumberger Private 4.5 Waste documentation All waste collections will be accompanied by a waste transfer note (non hazardous waste) or hazardous waste consignment note (hazardous wastes). A suitable trained SCR representative will review the document for the following information, before signing on behalf of SCR; Waste described correctly and accurately Volume, weight or quantity stated Hazards (for hazardous waste) European waste catalogue (EWC) code Date Contractor details and signature
4.6 SCR Registration as a Hazardous Waste Producer
The HSE Manager will be responsible for maintaining SCR’s Hazardous Waste Producer registration, with the Environment Agency. An annual renewal is required. A copy of the registration will be held in the SEHF and the Producer number proved to waste contractors as required.
5. Reporting 5.5 Risk Incident Reporting Any event or hazardous situation relating to waste management (e.g. incorrect waste segregation, errors on waste manifests etc) should be reported in QUEST as an Environmental RIR (following SLB QHSE S002).
5.6 SafetyNet Reporting
Quantities of waste and wastewater generated are tracked through monthly reporting in QUEST SafetyNet (Environmental Performance Indicator data), by the location HSE Manager. General wastes and laboratory wastes are reported in the category for Solid waste generated. Wastes that are recycled can also be reported in the category Solid waste recycled. Waste oils and hydrocarbon solvents are reported in the corresponding category.
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Vacuum tanker collections of separator cleaning waste for Aqueous waste generated. Wastewater that is recycled can also be reported in the category Aqueous waste recycled All waste transport, treatment, disposal, documentation and analytical costs are reported (costs converted to US dollars).
6. Training All SCR employees will be assigned Schlumberger Environment Level 1 training (in QUEST), and will be made aware of this plan.
SCR regular contractors (cleaning, kitchen and security team) will be trained in accordance with this plan.
Waste manifests should only be signed by suitably trained SCR employees (Appendix 3). Training arranged by HSE Manager, with three yearly refreshers.
7. Document Control This plan will be communicated to employees and contractors (as necessary) at SCR, made available for reference to SCR employees, and filed in the Site Environmental History File.
Waste transfer notes will be held in the Site Environmental History File (SEHF) for a minimum of two years, and hazardous waste consignment notes, for a minimum of three years.
Schlumberger Private Periodic checks (minimum six monthly) will be made by the HSE Manger or their designate on the Waste Contractor licensing (Appendix 2) to ensure current and valid copies are held in the SEHF.
8. Waste Contractor Auditing
The HSE Manager will make arrangements for regular auditing of SCR waste contractors in accordance with QHSE S008, using the Waste Vendor Survey template available in QUEST, and supporting training and guidance.
Copy audits will be held in the SEHF.
9. References SLB-QHSE S008 Environment Standard
10. Revision History
Version Date Author Description of revisions
Created 2009 Sheri Peterson Draft Document Revision No 1 November 2010 Hannah Scott, Sheri Plan re-written SCR001 Peterson
Appendices 1 – Waste Management Summary (tabulated summary of all waste streams, classification, quantities, destinations, and opportunities for the 3Rs) 2- Waste Contractor Summary (tabulated summary of all waste contractors used, their licences/permits, expiry dates(where relevant), audits) 3 – Waste Trained Employees (summary of SCR employees that have received specific Waste Awareness training)
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Photograph 1. Examples of waste segregation arrangements within the SCR offices (including recycling for paper, plastic bottles and metal drinks cans)
Schlumberger Private Photograph 2. Examples of waste segregation within the SCR laboratories
Photographs 3. and 4. Examples of waste segregation externally, with wheeled bins for recyclables, and two separate storage tanks for oil and aqueous waste.
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