Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 RZ Health, Safety and Environment [Procedure #:SOP.ASEMS.28 as Management System Issue: 1 __| Revision : 0 SS Proc Page 1 of 16 cote ‘Approved by: Evie Oas!S)0) Standard Operating Procedure A Ain Distributon Compary Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Managing Director RAZA SS Ewi9-LW Ceased Apt A\ Ain Distribution Company Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management Prepared by: Senior Health, Safety and Environment Engineer Reviewed by: Health, Safety and Environment Department Manager RA + Approved by: Mangging Director Issued by: £ és HSE Management System Representative Effective Date: 10/01/2019 ‘This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot he used nor given to outside party without prior authorisations Ze Health, Safety and Environment = Management System Evie NOs! S5) Standard Operating Procedure A Ain Distribution Company Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Issue: 1 Revision: 0) Page 2 of 16 ‘Approved by: Managing Director TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENT. PRINCIPLES DEFINITION RESPONSIBILITIES PROCEDURE REFERENCES APPENDICES ‘This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationHealth, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 aS Management System Issue: 1 Revision :0 Proce Page 3 of 16 = sure ae Evie Ons!) Standard Operating Procedure Wy Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 = = A’ Ain Distribution Company Waste Management Managing Director SOP.HSEMS.28 AMEND! SHEET ISSUE/ PAGE APPROVED BY SUBJECT OF DATE REV.# | NUMBER OF THE AMENDMENT SIGNATURE ‘This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisetionMy Effective Date 10/ 01 / 2019 => Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 = =< Management System Issue : 1 Revision :0 SSS Page 4 of 16 Procedure “Aporoved by: esis Gas Asp Ai Ain Distribution Company Standard Operating Procedure Managing Director Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 1.0 Intent 1.1. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the general rules and good practices required for waste management. 1.2. It will help supervisors and workers to control and reduce the risks associated with handling and disposal of waste whether potentially hazardous or non- hazardous 1.3. This procedure has been developed in line with the OSHAD CoP 54.0 Waste Management 3.0 July 2016 and OSHAD CoP 1.0 Hazardous material 3.1 June 2018. 1.4. Environmental agency requirements are to safe and sustainable collection and flow of wastes as appropriate for the specific type, classification and commensurate with the Waste Management. 4.5. Itis applicable to all AADC staff and contractor workers. 2.0 Principles 2.4. The SOP explains the practice of classification and management of wastes including the safe handling, storage, transportation and disposal thereof. 2.2. This also details the required PPE required and recommended hygiene practices to be implemented to avoid illness and infection. 3.0 _ Definitions For the purposes of this document the following definition applies: Term Definition CWM-AD Centre for Waste Management - Abu Dhabi EAD Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi . Environment Service Providers- to collect waste from ESP’s waste generator RA Risk Assessment Benoa domestic | It 8 “Solid waste that contains organic matter capable of eae being decomposed by microorganisms and of such a character and proportion assto cause..obnoxious odours WON AULLS This Document is the property of AADC, andl cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisation17 2, S vig Ll Gacil a s)ib| A Aim Distrinution Company Health, Safety and Environment Management System Procedure Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Efffective Date 10/01 / 2019 Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Issue: 1 Revision : 0 Page 5 of 16 ‘Approved by: ‘Managing Director or animals: and to be capable of attracting or providing food for birds SOA cman! This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to ouside party without prior authorisationwh aS eis Gass! & Spt] A’ Ain Distripution Company Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP HSEMS.28 Management System Issue : 1 Teri 0 Procedure Page 6 of 16 “Approved by: Standard Operating Procedure 7 Waste Management Managing Director SOP.HSEMS.28 Responsibilities The respective section head is responsible to distribute this procedure to all involved parties and monitor the implementation thereof. Added responsibilities: Role Waste Management ‘Supervisor Shall conduct a risk assessment (RA) to ensure | hazards and risks from the waste generation, | handling, segregation, recycling, —_storage, transportation and disposal have been considered Provide appropriate instruction, training and guidance to assist in identifying and minimizing the risk when handling waste. Ensure all workers have access to suitable welfare facilities Ensure medical surveillance for workers dealing with hazardous waste — as per the Health Surveillance Program. Workers. Assist in conducting the RA and ensuring controls area adopted and adhered to this SOP. Be aware of the difference between hazardous and non-hazardous waste Shall use appropriate PPE and ensure that it is maintained and kept hygienically clean as required. Report adverse conditions or ill health symptoms to the supervisor. ‘This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to ouside party without prior authorisationAY, Effective Date 10/ 01/2019 QQ" evi UI Gass asp Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 ~ Management System [Isne:1 _| Revision 0 2S Procedui Page 7 of 16 Ar ‘Approved by: Standard Operating Procedure — [es A’ Ain Distributon Company Waste Management ‘Managing Director SOP.HSEMS.28 4.0 Procedure 4.1. Waste Generation, Classification and Segregation 4.1.1. Training for supervisors and workers with regards to waste management shall be competency-based and shall include: ‘* Waste classification and segregation / separation; * Waste storage, transport and disposal methods; * Waste manifest / transfer note requirements; e Specific hazardous waste requirements 4.1.2. All must make a concerted effort to minimise the generation of waste. 4.1.3. Waste is to be segregated / separated as this will greatly assist with transporting and disposal thereof. This shall include: © Identifying and classifying the waste according to Appendices. 1 and 2. © Segregating non-hazardous / hazardous / electrical and electronic waste into appropriate bins (glass, metal, plastics, paper, and cardboard), or special colour coded bins / containers for the hazardous waste and label appropriately. © Any waste that can be recycled shall be stored in appropriate recycling bins / designated areas by removing hazardous elements. © Ensure all wastes are stored on site correctly to minimise adverse impact to environment and human health Ensure that incompatible wastes are not mixed by determining the chemical composition of the waste. This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationw% Sa Evie ll Gail a syit W Ain Dis ioution Company Health, Safety and Environment Management System Procedure Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Effective Date 10/ 01 / 2019 Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Issue : 1 Revision : 0 Page 8 of 16 “Approved by Managing Director HAZARDOUS er: NON ii ten cell Tes 4.1.4. All waste shall only be transported and disposed of by approved Environment Service Providers (ESPs) who have valid permits issued by the Centre for Waste Management — Abu Dhabi (CWM-AD) 4.1.5. The waste generator is responsible for the waste management (the correct handling / disposal / reuse / recycling) within the respective premises until it is handed over to ESPs and manufacturer for disposal and treatment / reuse. 4.1.6. The waste generator shall keep a record of any hazardous waste handover to ESP’s for minimum 5 years. Waste generators shall ensure that all waste is stored as in the correct bil locations as any form of disposal outside the designated collection p will be considered as illegal. ints / bins 4.2. PPE required for handling of waste 4.2.1, Helmets, with or without visors depending on the waste. 4.2.2. Face masks (when required for hazardous waste) 4.2.3, Safety goggles (for hazardous waste) 4.2.4. Apron / Overalls (for hazardous waste) 42.5. Safety / Gum boots 4.26. Disposable gloves (Chemical or liquid) or heavy-duty gloves (solid wastes) This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannet be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationManagement System Issue : 1 Revision : 0 Evie asl ash Wy, Effective Date 10/01/2019 Za Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management | SOP.HSEMS.28 | ‘Managing Director 4.3, 4.3.1 Electrical Waste |. Handle all kinds of electrical equipment waste in a safe manner. 4.3.2. All recyclable scrap equipment such as metals / cables / conductors shall be disposed of by means of planned arrangements with an approved waste disposal contractor / ESP. 4.3.3. The reduction of scrap of cables by burning is strictly prohibited. 4.3.4. Complete and sign a transfer note ensuring that the following details are 44. 4.4.1. 4.4.2 4.4.3. recorded: Type of waste. Quantity (how much?) If waste is loose or in a container (Weight). Time and place of transfer. Name and company address of transferor and transferee. and Alkalis wastes eaece Acie Ensure that the relevant chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information on chemical compatibility is referred to when handling chemical waste. All personnel who are handling acid and alkali wastes must wear the appropriate PPE. Acid wastes shall not be mixed with organic reagents, at all times keep similar reagents together. 4.4.4. Acids should not be mixed with bases (alkalis). 4.4.5. Oxidising agents should not be mixed with flammables. 4.46. Acids should not be mixed with bleach. 4.4.7. Never mix different chemical types of waste. 45. 45.1. 45.2. Lighting and Fluorescent Tube Waste jWevia Personnel who are handling fluorescent lamps, globes and tubes wastes must wear the appropriate PPE. Waste lamps, globes and fluorescent tubes shall be placed in the packing it was This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationWy, Effective Date 10/01/2019 = Lm Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 = = Management System Issue #1 Revision: 0 aS Procedure Tage lots = ‘Approved by: A Ain Distrib, Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 avon Company Managing Director supplied in for further disposal. 4.5.3. If the original package is not available than it shall be placed into a plastic bag, 46, 4.6.1 sealed and labelled appropriately. Asbestos . Collection, storage and transfer of asbestos waste shall be accomplished in a manner as to prevent: a. Release of asbestos fibers; b. Personal exposure to asbestos fibers; ¢. Direct contact with asbestos fibers by personnel and equipment. 4.6.2. All personnel who are handling asbestos wastes must wear the appropriate PPE. 4.6.3. Collected asbestos waste shall be packed and labelled 4.6.4. Asbestos waste shall be stored only in areas: a. Restricted from unauthorized / public access; b. Protected from the elements, specifically including wind and water, ©. Regularly monitored to assure site security; 4.6.5. Noticeable and clearly legible signs should be display on storage area with: 47. 4.74 a. Danger; b. Asbestos waste storage area; ©. Dust, cancer and lung disease hazard; d. Only Authorized Person are allowed to access Oil wastes . All personnel who are handling oil wastes must wear the appropriate PPE. 4.7.2. All uncontaminated instrument and machine oils such as centrifuge, diffusion pump and vacuum pump oils must be collected in plastic containers and labelled with a hazardous waste label 4.7.3. All oil wastes should be kept away from heat sources and exposure of fire. 48. Compressed gasses cylinders Erie eee", 4.8.1. Avoid buying gas cylinders, use all you buy and retum cylinders to the gas This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisation JRU Effective Date 10/ 01/2019 Ai Ain Distribuvon Company (Zo Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 = Management System Issue: 1 Revision : 0 Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 ‘Managing Director vendors if empty or not routinely used. 4.8.2. Label integrity is essential. Attach a hazardous waste label when the cylinder is ready to be disposed / returned to vendor for reuse. 4.8.3, Never dispose of the contents of a compressed gas cylinder by releasing 49. outdoors, unless it is an inert gas. Batteries 4.9.1. Lead acid and Nickle cadmium batteries shall always be dealt with universal waste rule. 4.9.2. All personnel who are handling batteries must wear the appropriate PPE to avoid contact with chemicals. 4.9.3. Any battery that shows evidence of leakage, spillage or damage must be stored in plastic container separately. Do not store leaking batteries with non-leaking ones; acids from the insides of some batteries may corrode the other batteries. 4.9.4. Keep batteries dry. Storage of batteries under a cover or in a building works best, especially since some batteries can react with water. 4.9.5. Always Store batteries away from sources of sparks or flames. 4.9.6. Do not tightly seal battery containers. This is to avoid the build-up of hydrogen gas. 4.9.7. Mercury vapours may accumulate in sealed drums if stored for an extended period of time when storing batteries containing mercury containers should be placed in a well-ventilated area to minimize worker exposure to mercury vapour emissions when they are opened to add or remove batteries. 4.9.8. Storing of rechargeable batteries that are not fully discharged so that their electrodes do not come in contact with the electrodes of another battery or metal object (¢.g., the inside of a metal drum). 4.9.9. Containers of batteries must be labelled or marked clearly with one of the following phrases: a. Universal waste batteries b. Waste Batteries or used Batteries ©. Date of Storing ONS cc nae 4.9.10. Universal waste batteries must be treated, disposed or recycled by universal waste destination facilities and transferred to manufacturer or approved ESP’s. This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to ouside party without prior authorisationA Ain Distrib a Health, Safety and Environment = Management System SS — Evie Ll Gas A syt Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 sation Company Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Issue: 1 Revision :0 Page 12 of 16 ‘Approved by: Managing Director 4n 5.0 54 52 53 5.4, 5.5. 4.10. Good Hy; 4.40.1. All waste generators’ supervisors shall provide a detailed information and instruction to workers on good hygiene practices, which shall be regularly monitored. 4.10.2. All workers shall: * Use the required PPE when handling waste; * Practice good hygiene principles and wash hands as and when required; + Always remember, there can be dangerous microscopic bugs and chemicals in wastes; ne practices during waste management, * Do Not drink, eat or smoke with unwashed / dirty hands; . Keep cuts and abrasions covered; e If you are ill, inform your supervisor and do not handle waste 4.41, Emergency Planning and Rescue 4a, Develop an emergency response plan (Refer to AADC ERP) when required for hazardous waste and ensure that it is available. 411.2. Medical surveillance criteria for employees working and or handling hazardous waste shall be adhered to in accordance to the Occupational Health ‘Screening and Medical Surveillance Program CP,HSEMS.16. 3. Ensure the required PPE is provided. References OSHAD SF CoP 54.0 Waste Management 3.0 July 2016 OSHAD SF Element 2 — Risk Management — Version 3.0, March 2016 Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi - Waste classification guidelines by the Centre for Waste Management — Abu Dhabi (CWM-AD) AADC Occupational Health Screening and Medical Surveillance AADC Emergency Management and Response Procedure This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to ouside party without prior authorisationVU Effective Date 10/ 01 / 2019 NS % Health, Safety and Environment [Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Management System Issue: 1 Revision: 0 Page 13 of 16 re Ss proce “Approved by: wis Uasdl Asp Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 A Alin Distrinution Company Managing Director 6.0 Appendices Appendix - 1 Classification of Wastes Appendix - 2 Electronic and Electrical Equipment Wastes ‘This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationRZ aS viet Gani a Spib} A) Alin Distribution Company Effective Date 10/01 / 2019 Health, Safety and Environment [Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Management System Issue: 1 Revision :0 Page 14 of 16 Procedure mae Standard Operating Procedure fanaging Diecior Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Appendix — 1 Classification of Wastes Solid Non Hazardous waste Putrescible solid waste Household waste that contains putrescible organics Waste from litter bins that contains putrescible organics Disposable nappies, incontinence pads or sanitary napkins Animal waste from slaughterhouse except for infected animals Any mixture of the wastes referred to above Non-recyclable and non- putrescible solid waste Household waste from municipal clean-up that does not contain food waste and recyclables Fully cured and set thermosetting polymers and fibre-reinforcing resins waste Recyclable and solid Glass, plasterboard, ceramics, bricks, concrete Metal Paper or cardboard Plastic, rubber Textiles Wood waste (Used/broken furniture) Construction and demolition waste Tyres End of fe vehicles (ELV) and machinery afier removing the hazardous waste components Waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) after removing the hazardous waste components it Virgin excavated natural material except for naturally occurring radioactive materials(NORM) ‘Asphalt waste including asphalt resulting from road construction and waterproofing works Cured concrete waste from a batch plant Foam, Styrofoam Perlite ‘This Document isthe property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisetion216 Gesell Ay abs Ai Ain Distribuvon Company RO “Effective Date 10/ 01/2019 Ss a Health, Safety and Environment _ | Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 = = Management System Issue: 1 Revision 0 Page I5 of 16 Standard Operating Procedure | yragngbresor Waste Management (nei SOP.HSEMS.28 Hazardous waste (liquid and solid) Pre-classified as Hazardous Waste 7 Medical / clinical waste including, but not limited to veterinary waste and dead animals which have died of an infectious disease ‘Asbestos waste ‘Any material containing asbestos Radioactive waste Containers, having previously contained a substance of classes listed in non-hazardous liquid waste of this technical guideline, from which residues have not been removed Coal tar or coal tar pitch waste (being the tarry residue from the heating, processing or burning of coal Cor coke) comprising of more than 1% (by weight) of coal tar or coal ter pitch waste Lead paint waste Nickel - cadmium batteries Lead - acid batteries from vehicles Used / waste engine and Transformer oil Used oil fters (mechanically crushed), rags and oll absorbent materials that contain petroleum hydrocarbons Residues of waste oils and solvent paints, varnishes and paint strippers in containers, Used pesticides containers / cans including pesticide residues or waste Residual or waste bleach and other cleaning agents Used florescent tubes and energy saving light bulbs Used aerosol cans Hazardous components of end of life vehicles Hazardous components of waste electronic and electrical equipment ‘Any mixture of the wastes referred to above Waste Possessing Hazardous Characteristics Explosives Gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure) Flammable solids (excluding garden waste, natural organic fibrous material and wood waste and all physical forms of carbon such as activated carbon and graphite) ‘Substances liable to spontaneous combustion (excluding garden waste, natural organic fibrous material and wood waste and all physical forms of carbon such as activated carbon and graphite) ‘Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases Oxidizing agents and organic peroxides Toxic substances Corrosive substances Radioactive This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisationEso Ll Gyisll Apt 1 Ain Distribution Company Wy Health, Safety and Environment = Management System ssS Procedure Standard Operating Procedure Waste Management SOP.HSEMS.28 Effective Date 10/ 01 / 2019 Procedure #:SOP.HSEMS.28 Issue = T Revision: 0 Page 16 of 16 ‘Approved by: ‘Managing Director Appendix- 2 Electronic and Electrical Equipment Wastes Waste type Waste status Batteries Lead acid (vehicle) Hazardous Lead acid (other) Hazardous Nickel-Cadmium Hazardous Mercury containing Hazardous Alkaline Non-hazardous coolants (Other - Lithium or Lithium ion Non-hazardous Mixed batteries - unsorted Hazardous Lightbulbs and lamps Fluorescent tubes and low energy - excluding LED Hazardous LED, halogen and incandescent Non-hazardous levisions, laptop computers, tablets and mobile phones with screens Cathode ray tube (CRT), flat screen (plasma or LCD) Hazardous Laptop computers, tablets and mobile phones with screens Hazardous Fridges, freezers, chillers and air-conditioning units Containing ozone-depleting substances as foam blowing agents or Hazardous This Document is the property of AADC, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without prior authorisation