BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Student Name WY, Student Number NAS (© ALTEC College peelCOPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER Copyright © 2015 Training Resource Solutions Pty Ltd (ACN 153 055 166) of 2/3 Austral Place, Hallam, Victoria, 3803. Allrights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, re- cording, taping or information retrieval systems) without the written permission of the copyright owner, Training Resource Solutions Pty Ltd. ‘The information contained herein is provided on the understanding that it neither represents nor is intended to be advice and that neither the publisher nor author is engaged in rendering legal or professional advice. While every care has been taken in its preparation no person should act specifically on the basis of the ma- terial contained herein. 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It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication Unit Sector Industry Capability — Sustainability Parcpat in environmenally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, © Training Resource Solutions Pry LidTeneghesosce RSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL soumons, LY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES, What you should achieve ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | 1. Identify current resource use 1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues | 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role 1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques 1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable 1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel 2. Comply with environmental regulations 2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance 2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel 3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency 3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area 3.3 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area Participate in envionmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 {© Training Resource Solutions Pry LadTeitneResouc® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK C PRACTICES, Foundation Skills This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. Skill Performance |Description Criteria Reading [1-1, 1.3,2.1,3.1 | + Recognises and interprets textual information to establish job requirements from relevant information C |Writing 13,14, 15,22 | + Completes documents using required formats Oral 15, 22,33 + Aticulates ideas clearly and uses simple and Communicati relevant language to identify and report issues to ie designated person ‘Numeracy 13 + Calculates basic metric measurements to determine resource usage Navigate the |2.1 + Understands and adheres to legal and regulatory world of responsibilities related to own work work Interact with |1.5, 22,32, 3.3 | + Selects and uses appropriate conventions and thers protocols when communicating with co-workers in ( range of work contexts + Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes Get the work ]1.1-1.4, 3.1, 3.3 + Implements actions as per plan, taking some done responsibility for sequencing and timing of tasks. + Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information + Analyses current practices to identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 ‘© Training Resource Solutions Pry LidTeoneFes9¥c® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: + locate and interpret a range of environment/sustainability legislation and procedural requirements + participate in and support discussions for an improved resource efficiency process + identify, document and measure usage of resources + collaborate with team members on suggestions for improving workplace practices. Note: Ifa specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once. Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: + identify environmental and resource hazards/risks as well as environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to own role + outline sustainability requirements in the workplace + identify reporting channels and procedures to report breaches and potential issues + identify where to find environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures. Assessment Conditions Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the sustainability field of work and include access to: + documentation, information and resources related to workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues + office equipment and resources + case studies and, where possible, real situations + interaction with others. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pty LidYG [ir BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK C PRACTICES. Introduction Environmental issues are now a strong part of the community and political scene in Australia and around the world. Many customers and staff want to be part of the solution to environmental issues and like to support a business that supports and practices environmentally sustainable work practices. Therefore, this unit of study is becoming more and more important over time as awareness and support for environmental issues grows even further. Sustainability should be part of our normal working day and a normal way to run a business. Sustainability is not just a cost or a feel-good thing - it has real community, environmental and business benefits. For the environment to be protected and improved, all businesses and people must contribute. Even small improvements in sustainable work practices will make big improvements to the environment over time. GO GREEN Panisipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid"ainng es TeaneFesouee BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. The environment The environment is now a mainstream social, political and business issue for everybody in the community. What is the environment? We can look at the environment from a number of different viewpoints. Earth — At a whole-earth perspective, we take notice of, and take action to resolve issues that affect the Earth as a whole. This includes: + pollution of the oceans 5 % global warming depleting fish stocks “> whaling Jy air pollution radioactive pollution species diversity safety and working conditions in developing countries. National — We can also look at the environment from a national point of view with focus on such issues as: forests electricity supply species diversity + water supply air pollution national parks rivers * CO: emissions pest species. Participate in envizonmently sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pry LadC TenmeFesoc® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Local The local environment is the one that is the most visual to us as we see it every day around our home and workplace. This includes the local areas of: + parks and gardens roads air pollution + species diversity + pest species + water supply electricity supply. Everybody wants the environment around them to be as clean and natural as possible, but the way we run our lives and the way we run our businesses has an impact on the environment around us all the time. Tum on the TV and a light at night and you are using electricity. In Australia, most electricity is produced by burning coal. Burning coal increases CO; emissions and particles in the air. Serve a bottle of wine ina restaurant, and that wine has been produced, packaged and transported using energy, resources and chemicals. All this has an impact on the environment. In this unit, we will explore ways to minimise that impact through what we call sustainable practice. Pansat in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, (Training Resource Solutions Pry LadTrl Ww Taree BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. Sustainability What is sustainability? Sustainability is the ability to endure. The ability to survive and be productive. For instance, electricity production by solar energy is a sustainable practice because once you have the equipment to produce solar energy, it is viewed as limitless because the sun is always there; we do not use it up. On the other hand, producing electricity by burning coal is not sustainable because we have a limited amount of coal. One day all the coal will be used up and there will be none left. Coal takes millions of years to make - therefore once it is gone, it is gone! Another example may be that by using harsh cleaning chemicals in the workplace we are polluting the rivers, and species of animals are killed. This is NOT sustainable. However, if we switched to a style of cleaning product that did not harm the environment then this would be viewed as sustainable. Activity 1 What are the environmental issues that are important to you? Panicipte in environmentally sustainable work pretces Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 10TetingResoee BS BSUSIO1 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTA PRACTICES, INABLE WORK c Business environmental issues ‘The way that a business is operated, and the resources used will have a large effect on the environment. This is because a business uses a lot of resources, creates a lot of waste and impacts a lot of people. Environmental issues impacted by a number of industries include: “ Energy use — The more energy we use the bigger the impact on the environment. This includes electricity, gas and fossil fuels. ** COz emissions — CO; is said to contribute to global warming and affect global C weather patterns. + Water — Australia is a very dry climate and we have very limited amounts of fresh water. “ Waste — The more waste we produce, the more resources are used to produce that product. The product itself is also ultimately wasted. + Transport miles — Transport miles is a new concept in environmental issues, and one that is becoming well known in the community. A ‘transport mile’ is the distance the product has been transported to reach the consumer. Buying locally produced products is said to save transport miles and be better for the environment. “+ Forests — Paper and cardboard are made from trees, so if we waste paper we need to cut more trees to make more paper. “ Food production — Some types of food are more energy intensive to produce than other foods. Red meat requires a lot more energy to produce than ¢ vegetables do. Ingredients — Some ingredients are produced in a way that has a large impact on the environment. For instance, palm oil is an ingredient used in many processed foods. Most palm oil is produced in Asia where forests have been cleared to grow palm plantations; this practice of clearing land has led to the endangerment of orangutans in the wild. Organic foods — Organic farming is farming without the use of added chemicals at all. This is thought to be healthier, as the foods do not contain residue amounts of chemicals and pesticides. “Air pollution — Smoke and other air pollutants emitted from your business premises or in the manufacture of the raw ingredients that your business uses are pollutants. + Chemicals — The use of strong and dangerous chemicals in the production or cleaning processes of the business can be harmful to the environment. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, ‘© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid lLTiaining Resource ae BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Electricity The more electricity used by a business, the more it costs and the bigger the impact on the environment. A business cannot operate without electricity, but we can reduce the amount of electricity we use through the way we run the business. Most of the electricity we use in Australia is produced by burning coal. Other sources of electricity include wind, solar, gas, landfill gas, bio gas and hydro; Australia does not use nuclear energy. So why don’t we just stop using damaging technology, such as coal and just use more sustainable methods such as solar? Because coal is cheaper that’s why. The price of electricity has a direct impact on the family budget at home and business operating expenses. The government has a tricky job to balance the environmental impact of electricity production with the price people and businesses can afford to pay for electricity. Green energy Most electricity retailers offer customers the opportunity to ‘purchase’ green energy. This energy has been produced by sustainable means such as wind, solar, landfill gas, hydro and bio gas. Customers can choose how much of their energy comes from these sources such as 10%, 20% or even 100% depending upon their budget. Naturally green energy costs more. In reality, all the energy is mixed up together in the electricity grid, but the extra funds and public demand do help energy companies produce more sustainable energy. Participate in nvironmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry LidFeniaFesource BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SU c PRACTICES Climate change Climate change is the result of changes in our weather patterns because of an increase in the Earth’s average temperature. This is caused by increases in greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases soak up heat from the sun, but instead of the heat leaving the earth’s atmosphere, some of it is trapped, making the earth warmer. Greenhouse gases include Carbon Dioxide (CO ») and Methane (CH 4). Global warming and climate change (The terms global warming and climate change are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference + Global warming is the gradual increase of the earth’s average surface temperature, due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. + Climate change is a broader term. It refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and rainfall. L) CHANGE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Ser Tat Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, © Training Resource Solutions Pty Ld 3B‘FeningFesouree BS BSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES CO, Carbon dioxide (CO ») is a waste product that is produced by burning fossil fuels, such as gas, oil, petrol and coal. The carbon dioxide that is produced has built up in the atmosphere during the 20" century, since the introduction of the internal combustion engine and is now said to be at a level where it affects the weather by heating up the earth. This heating effect is known as the ‘Greenhouse’ effect and is broadly accepted to be responsible for global warming. It is said that ‘global warming’ will result in drastic weather changes and the melting of the Arctic ice and the reduction of Antarctic ice, melting of Antarctic ice and mountain ice such as that from the Himalayas will raise sea levels putting many low-lying countries in danger of being covered by seawater. ( By reducing energy consumption, a business reduces carbon dioxide emissions and thus reduces the impact of CO 20n global warming. The whole subject is naturally more complicated and controversial than that, but the general principle of using less energy is a good principle regardless of your thoughts on global warming. In Australia, greenhouse gas emissions come primarily (70 percent) from the energy sector. Within this category, electricity generation is the biggest offender, because we rely heavily on burning coal for power. After electricity generation, the largest proportion of emissions comes from road transport. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Py Lad 14i WO 22'S BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK C PRACTICES. Water During the 21% century, Australia was having low rainfalls which resulted in many areas being in a drought. The combination of low rainfall and increased population has strained the ability of state governments to supply fresh water to many cities and rural areas. As a result, many areas had water restrictions in place which are emergency laws restricting the use of water. These water restrictions together with educational and advertising, campaigns by state governments have resulted in a raised awareness of water use and have generated water savings. But in general, these savings have not been enough, and many governments are now turning to desalination (removing the salt from sea water) to boost city supplies of water. This process uses a lot of electricity and so produces a lot of greenhouse gas. The impact it has for business is the moral and legal obligation to reduce water use and ensure water is not wasted. Waste Waste does not benefit anybody. The more waste a business produces, the more time and money is spent to dispose of that waste. Being able to reduce waste in the business is not only good for the environment, but it can save money. Activity 2 What are the main waste products that your workplace or a business generates? Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, © Training ResoutceSoltions Py Lad 15Tain Resour TeneePesouce BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Forests Paper and cardboard are made from wood. Excess use of paper and cardboard affects the forests not just in Australia, but as a lot of paper is imported internationally it affects forests all over the world. Food production Several scientists, vegetarian groups and animal rights groups have made much of the fact that meat uses much more energy to produce than do vegetables. So, from a sustainability and global warming point-of-view, a vegetarian diet uses much less. energy, so has less environmental impact. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version ? May 2018, © Training Resource Solutions Pry Ltd 16Fang Fesoree BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTA SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. C Sourcing raw materials Palm oil Large companies, such as KFC and Cadbury have started to take notice and are removing palm oil from their products. KFC is switching to a canola blend and Cadbury is removing palm oil from their chocolate. Forests are cleared and burnt, then palm oil plantations are established. The forest area available for animals such as orangutans, gibbons, elephants and tigers is being (reduced on a daily basis in countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. This practice if continued will lead to the extinction of these animals in the wild. Currently palm oil is labelled as vegetable oil in the ingredients on a food label Action groups are lobbying the federal government to have palm oil labelled as palm oil rather than vegetable oil, so consumers can make an informed choice. For more information go to the website: www.palmoilaction.c Palm Oil Action Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry LadTeining Resour Bogs “°° BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES, Organic foods Organic farming is a method of farming that relies on crop rotation, composting and companion planting to farm the vegetables or livestock. Organic farming does not use any synthetic fertilisers, synthetic pesticides, livestock antibiotics, GM foods or food additives. It is as close to natural as possible. Organic food is very difficult to differentiate from standard farmed food in appearance and it is thought than many foods labelled as organic are in fact not organic. Look for an accreditation label or sticker from a reputable body. Organic food is thought to be healthier as is contains less 9 chemical residue; this does make sense as no synthetic chemicals are used in the farming, However, scientists in general say that there is no evidence that organic food is more nutritious than food farmed under normal farming conditions. (Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Sydney Morning Herald July 30 2009). Fair trade products Fair trade is a social and environmental concept to help producers in developing countries achieve higher (fair) prices for their products and promote sustainability. There has been a feeling that these small farmers in developing countries get less than a fair deal for their products from large multinational corporations who may use their power to unfairly lower the prices paid to producers. This less than fair price for their goods, may force a producer into poor environmental practices in order to try to improve their income. There are several organisations around the world that promote and licence use of a fair trade logo to show that the product is meeting their fair trade standards. Fair trade coffee is a high-profile example of this, but the garment industry has also come under the fair-trade spotlight in recent years. FAIRTRADE Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 18Trang R Wd Beers Pure BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Transport miles Transport miles are a new concept in environmental issues and one which is becoming well known. A transport mile is the distance the goods have been transported to reach the consumer. Some restaurants are now using food miles as a marketing concept to show that food is local, fresh and sustainable. For example: You go to the supermarket to buy some oranges, they have two types of oranges on sale, one type is imported from the USA and the other is grown in your state. The imported orange has travelled a lot further and more energy has been used to transport the orange to you than the orange grown in your own state or area. From an environmentally sustainable point of view, it is better to purchase locally produced products than it is to purchase imported products or products that have been transported a long way. S Another example is beer; Bob likes the local beer while Raj ois likes the beer imported from India. A lot more energy is used to bring the beer to Raj than is used to bring the beer to Bob. o Pantcipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, ‘© Tining Resource Solutions Pry Lid 19“airing Resource saline BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Vehicle fuel consumption ‘Taking the fuel consumption into account when purchasing a vehicle may save money for the business and reduce the environmental impact of the business. Using less firel obviously saves money, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and has a smaller impact on the environment. To allow consumers to compare one vehicle's fuel consumption against another, vehicle manufacturers are required by law to provide fuel consumption figures for the vehicles they produce. These figures are included on labels fitted to all new cars, vehicle sales brochures and also on the green vehicle guide web site. ¢ The standard testing methods used to calculate the fuel consumption on these labels will vary slightly from actual road use as actual fuel consumption can be affected by many factors such as driving style, weather conditions, vehicle load, road conditions and speed. However, they do serve well as a comparison to the relative consumption of different vehicles. a8 CONSUMPTION centurion | | emieane ‘ween ‘orm Participate in environmentally sustsinable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Py Ltdc TERRSSMeP BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK saurions PRACTICES. Truck fuel consumption Trucks use a lot of fuel because they are big and heavy. Most trucks use diesel fuel. As trucks operate under a wider set of conditions than cars, they do not carry fuel consumption stickers the same way that cars do. You can however check the manufactures specifications, and make a judgement yourself and taking into consideration the type of driving conditions you will use the truck for. There are things that can be done to reduce fuel consumption including: Maintaining the truck well and have the engine turned to maximise the efficiency of the engine. Maintaining the truck tyres to be in good condition and the right pressure. Avoid driving an empty truck, if you can have a paying load in both directions you will use more fuel, but it is carried cargo on not empty space. Using wind deflectors which are sometimes known as fuel scoops can be placed on the top of cabin to help direct air around the trailer or storage unit on the truck and make the truck more aerodynamic leading to fuel savings. They work especially well if driving above 80 km/h. Travelling slower — Traveling at a slightly slower speed reducing fuel consumption. Well planned routes can save the number of kilometres travelled and save fuel as well as vehicle wear and tear. Matching equipment, such as a fridge motor with the size of the refrigeration space and the needs of the task. A fridge motor that is too large will use extra fuel without being of any extra benefit. Driving smoothly and carefully while planning ahead as you drive. Try to drive consistently rather than speeding, followed by heavy braking. The way the driver drives will greatly affect fuel consumption and can save up to 10% in fuel. (www.toll.com.au) Avoiding a truck idling for too long while waiting on a site. Parcipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lad 21eningFSOure® BSRSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. Animal testing Practices and welfare of animals have improved over the years, but many medications, materials and products are still tested on animals. Businesses have an opportunity to use their purchasing power to help promote ethical practices by making ethical purchases. There is no set clear cut line on these issues, but it would be best if businesses took the time and effort to research and understand where their raw materials and products they purchase come from. If this, occurs, they are then in a position to make an informed decision about the ethics of the purchases they make. Some cosmetic businesses take a stand not to use products that have been tested on animals. They use that stance as part of their marketing campaign and the image they portray. Packaging Purchasing products with simple recyclable packaging helps to promote responsible packaging and reduce waste. A lot of raw materials and energy goes into making packaging which is not even used. This is something simple a business can do to improve environmental outcomes; purchase products with responsible packaging. Activity 3 Briefly explain the packaging waste produced by your business (or a business of your choice). How can waste be reduced? Participate in environmentally sustinable work pratcss Version 2 May 2018, ' Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 22C “firing Resource ERE BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES SUSTAINABLE WORK Using resources What are these valuable resources used for in business operations? Electricity Electricity is used for: lighting electrical appliances and machines heating and cooling computers and office equipment security alarms hot water washing linen and uniforms playing music cooking — microwave communication — phone system. See ee Gas Gas is used for: * cooking heating hot water. Water Water is used for: “> cleaning and washing “ ingredient in production * drinking “ cooking * beverage dispensing — mixed drinks, coffee, tea “ ice making * cooling systems “ laundry services + swimming pools, sauna and spa services. Panisipte in environmentally sustsinable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Py LadWe FeneeFesur= BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Community resources These include: roads to transport goods and customers to premises * waste services — landfill and waste pickup from private contractor or council education services to educate staff communication resources such as internet and telephone system + governments — to structure and run the society * health and hospitals — the health and wellbeing of staff and customers police — for the safety and security of the business, staff and customers oO + forests — used to make paper and cardboard energy ~ to power community and business activities. Activity 4 If you are currently employed, then briefly explain the major energy use of your business. If you are not currently employed, then choose an industry that you would like to work in and briefly explain the major energy use in that industry. How could energy use be reduced? Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pty Lid-rtring Resour FaningFesuc® BSRSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Cc Measuring resource use We know that to use less resources is better, cheaper and more sustainable for the environment; but in order to reduce the amount of resources we use, we first need to know how much we are using. Electricity All invoices from energy companies will now have a usage chart to help manage your energy use and greenhouse emissions. The chart will be similar to this one from energy company AGL. Cost per day Graph shows previous use Use per day usage per day i 46.99kWh | ( 15.43kWh Prat riit ill Your greenhouse gas emissions Use per day aided elle Pe 5.48 tonnes for same time from last vear cae ne = “ Tonnes of head c Greenhouse emissions graph greenhouse gas emitted Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © ‘Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 25Training We Terme BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Watts A Watt is a measurement of electricity. If we look at the bill on the previous page, we see that the daily use in 46.99 kWh. In this measurement, we have: k= 1000 (as in kilometre = 1000 metres) ‘W = Watt, the measurement of electricity h=Hour 1 kWh = 1000 Watts of electricity for one hour So, if a dishwasher uses 500 Watts and you use that for one hour, then that would be (~ 0.5kwh. A 100-Watt light bulb on for one hour would be 0.1 kWh. Ten 100-Watt light bulbs on for one hour would be | kWh. All electrical appliances will have printed on them or have a plate on them indicating the Watts that appliance uses; so, it is easy to calculate the cost of running that appliance. Use the following formula: Watts used by appliance minutes appliance used x x $ cost per kWh = Cost 1000 60 Example: A 230-Watt television on the wall of a cafe is on for about 12 hours a day. 230 720 x x $0.28 = $0.77 1000 60 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, © Training Resource Solutions Pry LtdC TepegFrr® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Gas All invoices from energy companies will now have a usage chart to help manage energy use and greenhouse emissions, The chart will be similar to this one from energy company Origin Energy. Graph shows past months used Use per day CO 2 Emissions per day Reading Date Approx Next Reading Last Bill Reading ‘Average Daily Usage (90.7 Mj) 07/04/10 = 63 days 07/06/10 03/02/10 Daily emissions (kg/CO2*) 500 pre a laa 300. haa hea 206 I 12 100) 56 | ° “ lo Apr dun Aug Oct. Dec Feb Ape ee ee ee ee eee E= Estimated A= Adjusted The average, cost et day for this account $1.89 ‘The use of natural gas creates greenhouse gas emissions. Youtiing entioure as emissions were 0.31 tonnes £02 * To offset your emissions you can purchase green Contact Origin Energy on 13 24 63 or visit originenergy.gom.ay”* Tonnes of greenhouse gas emitted Cost per day Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, © Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 27 iaBSBSUS201 _ PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. Water All invoices from energy companies will now have a usage chart to help manage your energy use. The chart will be similar to this one. Graph shows past months used Your average daily water use (litres)* 41000 + — - 800 } 600 + Step $1.2359 per kilolitre “70 200 0 ‘Aug Nov Feb May Aug 09 oO 446 litres per day time last year 673 litres per day *Your average daily water use is calculated by dividing your Toterconsumption forthe quarter by the numberof days in the meter reading period. Charges above only apply to usage from 01/07/08 to 05/08/09. Use per day |} Use per day same period last year Panisipate in envionment sustainable work practices Version ? May 2018 ‘© Training Resource Solutions Pry Ltd 28c FenmeFesoxe® RSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES, Activity 5 Look at five electrical appliances in your workplace, school or home. You will need to find the tag or label with the wattage of the appliance. Appliance Watts Appliance Watts Appliance Watts Appliance Watts Appliance Watts For two of those appliances, estimate how many hours per day that appliance is used and calculate the kWh for one day. Appliance 1 Appliance 2 Parsipte in environmentally sustsinable wor practices Version 2 May 2018, (© Training Resource Solutions ry Lid 29i Ye EangFesere BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Environmental hazards Waste disposal Naturally waste disposal by its very nature is an environmental hazard. The questions with regard to waste disposal are: + What waste is being produced? +? How much waste is being produced? How is that waste being disposed of? oO Cooking oil disposal Kitchens have waste cooking oil from deep fryers which must be disposed of. If disposed of or recycled in the correct way, then there are no problems, but if this waste oil is disposed of in the normal rubbish or landfill, then the oil finds its way into the water table and will contaminate rivers and eventually oceans. To avoid this problem, ensure that the oil disposal or recycle is carried out by a disposal company who has the appropriate Environmental License from the Government. Disposal and recycling of fats and oils should meet the Australian Standard, Plastic waste Plastic shopping bags pollute the natural environment, litter our streets, parks and waterways. 90% of seabird species have ingested plastic debris and commonly become entangled in plastic wastes, such as the six pack plastic rings that hold cans together. Millions of dollars is spent each year in cleaning up litter. Starting the 1% July 2018, almost all states have banned the use of lightweight, single-use supermarket style plastic shopping bags to promote the use of reusable bags when shopping. Where possible, try to make a conscious effort when purchasing products not to purchase products packed this way. Businesses can source and make the transition to alternative shopping bags and packaging Panicipate in envconmentally sustainable work practices Version May 2018 Resource Solutions Pay Ltd: VP Fore" BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK Cc PRACTICES Chemical disposal Alll businesses use chemicals to a degree. A lot of chemicals are used ~ for cleaning. These chemicals get washed down the sink into the sewerage system and eventually find their way into our rivers, bays sae and oceans. ea a Some chemicals are more harmful than other chemicals. Where possible, reduce the use of chemicals. Replace hazardous and dangerous chemicals with less a chemical less toxic and ensure chemicals are disposed of according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Biodegradable chemicals break down in the environment over time causing less harm. Infrastructure damage Damaged or leaking pipes may waste water or leak sewerage into the environment. Fumes Depending on your type of business, fumes emanating from your business may cause an air pollution and environmental hazard, This may especially be the case if you are a manufacturing business. C co, Carbon dioxide emissions are directly related to energy use. Using more energy creates more CO» emissions. Use of gas, electricity, air travel and petrol all produce greenhouse gases. Noise Businesses or venues that are open late at night in or near residential areas, venues that provide entertainment or have noisy production processes need to be very conscious of the noise emitted by the business or by patrons leaving the venue at night. Neighbours often complain about noise from Cc bands, fans and guests who have been drinking leaving hospitality premises or sporting venues. Parsipat in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Ltd 31Ta TeoneFesoue® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. Lighting Ifa business is in a residential area, then shop lighting or signage can impact the neighbours. Waste Most waste is sent to landfill, which is limited in its capacity. Therefore, the less waste a business produces the better. Recycling can help to reduce waste. Renovation and construction Waste from renovations to a business can be substantial. Recycle as much as possible and ensure other waste is correctly disposed of. Asbestos fibres can cause lung cancer, and there are very strict laws associated with the disposal of asbestos. Building companies can no longer use asbestos as it is a banned substance, but many older buildings still contain asbestos that can be blown in the wind and contaminate people in the local area. Ask a licensed asbestos disposal business to advise and remove asbestos. Activity 6 Briefly explain a major waste produced by your business or a business of your choice. How could waste be reduced? Panicipte in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Py Lad 32C "rin Toning Fesoree BS BSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Policies and procedures What is the difference between a policy and a procedure? A policy is a statement about an issue in the workplace and states what the business intends to do about the issue. A policy describes: & The desired standard. = 9. G5 —= % A specific objective to meet. >. is A timeframe. cD: ‘cS > Arrangements for reviewing the Lr policy: = “ Management's commitment to oy fulfilling the policy. ~ “ Steps to be taken to implement the policy. “ The expectation of all employees in relation to the issue. If the workplace is going to be successful in following that policy, all employees affected by the issue must know about and understand the policy. A procedure sets out step-by-step instructions on how to deal with an activity in the workplace. Activities which may have specific procedures developed include: “+ Product packaging. ** Chemical use and disposal. %* CO» emissions. * Ethical purchasing. Where there are environmental hazards, the procedure sets out what to do at every stage of the activity. Procedures need to work! They need to be tested thoroughly before they are implemented. Employees engaged in an activity must clearly understand and be able to follow any relevant written procedure and understand the reasons and benefits of the procedure. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Ply Lid 33Tai Teanga? BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Report breaches Breaches of policy or procedure that result or can potentially result in environmental damage must be reported to management. Ina small business, you may work side by side with the owner manager while in a large business there may be an environmental manager who has responsibility for environmental issues. Environmental issues are a matter of much public and political debate, be careful not to force your opinion onto others in your workplace. If your company has a clear written policy and there is a breach, then that is fairly easy to report that breach and you should not come off looking like an environmental fanatic. However, if there are no written policies, making suggestions is fine, but try not to lecture or give long, moral speeches about your option. Partiipat in enviconmentally sustainable work prastices Version? May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pty Lad 34YG FhreP—" BS BSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK C PRACTICES Improving environmental practices There are many ways we can improve environmental practices and reduce the environmental impact of the business. RECYCLE ‘The message of many of the environmental campaigns is known as the three R’s: + Reduce ~ Use less resources and goods. ¢ > Reuse — Repair items and equipment rather than buying new ones, re-use shopping bags, avoid disposable products. % Recycle ~ Paper, cardboard, glass, steel, printer cartridges and most plastics can be recycled. ro ae anticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 35Teng Reso YP Gees BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Lighting Traditional incandescent light bulbs use about four times more energy than modern fluorescent style bulbs. Changing light bulbs to the new energy efficient types will save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. Buy local Buying products and services from local manufacturers and suppliers reduces transport energy use and costs. Low food miles! Selective purchasing By not purchasing products or ingredients that have a large environmental impact or are cruel to animals you reduce the demand for these ingredients and lessen the damage to the environment or the suffering of animals. Buying organic foods will also increase the demand for iets, organics and the farmers will take notice by producing more zy organic food, without the use of chemicals. i Purchasing of fair trade products also helps promote sustainability and better social practices. Purchasing products with simple recyclable packaging helps promote responsible packaging. Purchasing free range foods, such as eggs and pork in preference to cage egg farming or factory pork farming. Parspaein environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resoure Solutions Pry Lid 36C eneFesoye® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Water == As the population increases and some areas suffer environmental degradation the supply of fresh water can become scarce. I think wwe all understand to tum off a tap that is on for no reason or to “9 get a tap that is leaking fixed. However, there is a lot of water use hidden in the manufacture of products. Businesses can also install water tanks that harvest rainwater from the roof to help reduce the burden of community assets such as dams and desalination plants. Take a close look at the manufacturing processes and analyse the water when replacing machinery and designing new manufacturing processes, the water use can be reduced. Toilets Dual flush toilets and waterless urinals will help reduce water use in the toilet areas. Old fashioned urinals use a lot of water and modern technology has greatly reduced the amount of water urinals use. Parsipate in environmentally sustainable work pacices Version 2 May 2018, (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 37Tesrgo= BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Electricity Tips to reduce electricity use include: + Turning off appliances at the wall socket as most equipment still uses electricity in standby mode. Turning off computers at night when they are not in use. “ Taking energy consumption into account when purchasing equipment. + Using low energy light bulbs. * Monitoring the use of air conditioning and cooling - do not just leave on the lowest temperature setting, a higher temperature setting will use less energy. % Installing a roof solar electric system if it is possible. Vehicles Purchasing fleet vehicles that have low emissions and low fuel consumption reduces CO): emissions into the environment and save money. A win-win for all concerned. Hybrid and smaller cars should be considered. liven Accsleraton Climbing Craig Motor Engine + motor Engine Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version? Mey 2018 ‘© Training Resource Solutions Pty Lidraring Resource Fenmeresoe® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. C Teleconferencing Skype or GoToMeeting are video chat programs to see and talk to others over the internet. It can be a bit like having a face-to-face meeting with a business colleague or co-worker. These can be used to reduce travel and enhance meetings. Skype is easy and cheap to use, while GoToMeeting and similar products offer more features at commercial rates. If your video conference needs are of a higher quality, there are many businesses that now specialise in online conferencing programs and facilities which can be used to hold C business meetings with people calling in from anywhere in the world. Activity 7 Ifyou are currently employed, then what active practices does your company take to reduce its environmental impact? If you are not currently employed, then choose an industry you would like to work in and briefly explain a good environmental practice they could take to reduce their environmental impact. Participate in enviroamentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 ‘© Training Resource Solutions Pay Lad 39TeneePsoe® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Energy star rating Most new electrical equipment will be labelled with an energy star rating label to indicate the energy consumption of that machine. This label will help you compare different machines for energy consumption. The less energy a machine uses, the smaller the environmental impact will be and the less money it will cost to run in terms of energy. The lower this The more stars the better ae number the better c ENERGY RATING Gas Don’t waste gas by leaving ovens or gas jets on when not cooking. Don’t have a gas heater set to the highest setting: a lower setting will use less energy. Packaging Where possible purchase products that are appropriately packaged. Many products are over packaged, resulting in waste from the production and disposal of the packaging and after all the packaging does not get used; it is just a necessary evil. Panicipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version May 2018 1 Training Resource Solutions Ply Lad 40c femmes BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES, c Separating waste By separating waste at the source, the use of landfill sites can be reduced and recycling can be maximised. Recycling Some products cannot be reused or need processing to be reused; where possible we should recycle these waste products. Waste that can be recycled: Paper. “ Cardboard. * Glass bottles. * Plastic bottles. Other plastic products. Garden waste. “ Aluminium cans. . Aluminium scrap. GC * Steel. > Computer equipment. * Electronic equipment. * Mobile phones. + Printer cartridges. Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version? May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 41soon WP TereeFsuree BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES & Busine: Computer Recycling — E- Computers and electronic equipment have presented a special challenge in the past to recycle these items. E-waste can contain a broad range of materials including precious metals (such as, (>) gold and platinum), toxic heavy metals, metal circuitry, mixed plastics, fire retardants and glass. There are companies that specialise in recycling electronic equipment and most local councils now have e-waste recycling programs in place. The website www.recyelingnearyou.com.au has a lot of information on recycling and can help you find a local recycle centre. Printer cartridges are fairly easy to recycle. Most manufacturers have a recycle scheme in place and OfficeWorks stores have a free recycle bin. cartripges(4) su PLANET V7 KS Paticpate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 ‘Training Resource Solutions Pry Ltd 42C Ferme Pex BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Offsetting carbon pollution To reduce your carbon pollution even further you can offset carbon emissions. Offsetting emissions mean to pay somebody else to reduce the carbon in the atmosphere for you. For example, when you hire a car or go ona plane, the hire company or airline offer you a service to pay a small amount of extra money to offset the carbon that is produced in that car hire or flight. This offset money is then used in an activity that reduces carbon in the atmosphere; such as planting and maintaining trees. The cost to offset a flight from Melbourne to Sydney could be as little as $3. get aN trl Many of the products and services you purchase from larger companies offer this type of offset service for customers. Some products, such as airline travel may not be used much by small businesses, but larger businesses do use this type of travel on a regular basis. Aust Department of Climate Change (ian Government To provide Australians with certainty that the offsets they buy are genuine, the Australian Government has developed a National Carbon Offset Standard to ensure there are clear criteria around how offsets are generated, verified and calculated. www .climatechange.gov.au/neos Parcipate in environmentally sustainable work pastices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pry Lad 43RenieFesouce BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Food for charity Often a hospitality business will have good food left over that cannot be sold or used within that business It may be that you have prepared food for a function of 100 people that was cancelled at the last minute or that in fact only 60 people turned up, or you may have over ordered stock, which cannot be used. COLLECTING EXCESS FOOD Lo EEN) In these circumstances, the food is still good and able to be eaten, but the business has no use for it. There are a number of food for charity organisations that can collect the food and use it to feed people in need. These types of organisations have been going for quite some time and the system works well. It is not a system to dispose of old food; the food must be of good quality, fresh and safe for people to eat. Each organisation will have criteria the food must meet in order for it to be accepted in the interests of safety and respect. y (Ciareshare Participate i environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pay Lid‘Feng esoxe® BS BSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Cc Community action There are many community projects and action days that a business may make donations to, promote or support throughout the year. , national tree day ore wes — > wise Suga y AT Participate in envionmertally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, (© Training Resource Solutions Pry Ltd \s|Training 5 YP [enesfeouee BS BSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Teamwork Teamwork is essential to the business environment. Teamwork is the ability to work with others for a common purpose. Effective teamwork is a major factor in customer satisfaction and it's getting the job done. Knowing how to work with others to achieve a common goal is an important interpersonal skill. The ‘right’ attitude When working with others it is essential to have a polite and helpful manner at all times. This is reflected within your attitude. When customers come into the business they expect staff to be working together and making an effort. Having the correct attitude means: ++ Helping customers and other staff members when needed. + Being a cooperative person + Helping willingly, don’t make it into a ‘big drag’ for you. + Accepting offers of help from other staff members, say thanks. * Being flexible, prioritise your tasks. Don’t blame others to customers, even if it isn’t your fault. Do not ‘bad mouth’ the business, staff members, stock or managers. Do not have an arrogant attitude. Even though you're helping others, don’t let your work fall behind. Don’t take over situations that are not yours to take over. + Don’t make promises to customers which are not yours to make. *% Have good self-esteem and be confident. Partsipate in envzonmenily sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 © Teaning Resource Solutions ay Ld 46“ering Resour ‘i EegRgF™72 BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. c Recording information Recording environmental information is important because later down the track you will be able to find out information, such as previous water usage or environmental incidents that have occurred. Older policies and procedures should also be filed away just in case they need to be referred to at a later date. Recording methods include: ** Written messages — E.g. Memos, letters, emails, notes, written orders, written € procedures etc. * Speaking (Verbal) —Informing colleagues about work, giving verbal orders, receiving verbal orders, asking questions, telephone calls etc. * Electronic — Website information, emails, specific software programs, social media, computer-based documents, video or TV. Participate in environmentally sustainable wok practices Version 2 May 2018 © Training Resource Solutions Pry Lid 47Yad [enreFeuCe BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Assignment Activity This assignment is designed to gather evidence as to how you: participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, not just the theory, but how you do it on a practical level in your particular workplace. This assignment will form part of the assessment for this subject and must be completed in an original and professional manner. The assignment MUST be your own work using your OWN words and may be completed in the spaces provided or with a printed computer-based document. If it is completed using a computer-based printed document, please include a heading stating this assignment is: “BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices “Your name Date Assignment Activity Ql. Give details of the recycling practices of a local recycling centre, Tell us about the centre and what goods they recycle and who runs the centre. Centre. Address Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pay Lid 48"Taiing Resource Ll BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK C PRACTICES Ra eae cee eaten eee pe tee ear eter 40Ti TenreFesource BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Q2. Does this centre recycle computer and electronic waste? If not, then how can you recycle e-waste in your area? Q3. What products does your business, or you personally currently recycle? Q4. What is Earth Hour? Q5. What is the average city fuel consumption of a Toyota Yaris and a Holden SS Commodore V8? O Panicipate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018, (© Training Resource Solutions Pry LidTenmaF0F2 BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES. C Q6. Do you or the business you work for use any raw ingredients/products that have been transported a long way to get to you. What raw ingredients/products are they? Q7. If you could make one change at your business or home to improve environmental outcomes what would that be? Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Version May 2018, ‘© Training Resource Solutions Py Ludc Tenpefsowe® BSBSUS201 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES Q8. A machine on the factory floor operates for 12 hours a day and uses 2500 Watts of electricity per hour. If the machine operates for 23 days a month. What is the total power use of that machine for a month? Express the answer as kWh. Q9. Ifa car averages 10.4 litres per 100 km of city driving and the car averages 1800 km of city driving per month. In an average month how much fuel is used in city driving? QUO. If the car above was replaced with a car that averaged 7.2 litres per 100 km what would be the amount of fuel saved in an average month? QI1. If the fuel saved cost $1.70 per litre what is the cost saving in that average month? Participate i environmentally sustainable work practices Version 2 May 2018 (© Training Resource Solutions Pry LidTenpeFesarce RSBSUSI01 PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES c Q12. Your boss has asked your thoughts about promoting recycling to staff members within your business. How would you suggest recycling be promoted? Q13. How can you work effectively as part of a team? 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