MAJD ALKHUZAMA

Environmental Consulting Company

3rd ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT

USSG FACTORY

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REPORT TITLE

COMPANY NAME: USSG FACTORY

SITE LOCATION: RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

AUDIT DATE: JULY 1, 2018

REPORT DATE: JULY 4, 2018
PREPARED & CHECKED BY:
Dr. Mohamed Yossef
Quality Manager

Majd Alkhuzama for Measurements, Consultations

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APPROVED BY:
Eng. Khalid Al Arifi
General Manager

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION Page 4

2. SCOPE OF WORK Page 4

3. METHODOLOGY Page 5

4. PRESENTATION OF DATA Page 10

4.1 AMBIENT AIR MEASUREMENTS Page 10

4.2 DUST PARTICULATE MONITORING Page 12

4.3 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING Page 14

5. GENERAL CONCLUSION Page 16

6. DOCUMENTATION Page 17

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1. INTRODUCTION

Majd Alkhuzama as one of the pioneers in Environmental Measurements and Consultations in the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia with corresponding licenses to perform the succeeding scope of work and was asked by the

company USSG Factory to carry out an Environmental Audit on their factory located in Riyadh, KSA.

The site was visited a few days before the actual inspection to gather pertinent data for the succeeding

measurements which may include the total number of locations to be monitored. The actual measurement

was then made on July 1, 2018 and the report was completed July 4, 2018.

Crucial environmental data were gathered on July 1, 2018 including Ambient Air, Dust Particulate Matter and

Noise Levels using sophisticated and calibrated equipments approved from US Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (GAMEP).

Each section data presented contains interpretations and recommendations for improvements relating to

environmental issues, which are consolidated in the action plan in General Conclusion.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

1. AMBIENT AIR MEASUREMENTS

2. DUST PARTICULATE MONITORING

3. NOISE LEVEL MONITORING

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3. METHODOLOGY

Ambient Air Measurements

Samplings were taken in different designated locations. A total of seven (7) points in the vicinity of the factory
were measured to monitor the status of gases such as CO, NO2, H2S, SO2, CH4, VOC, NH3, CO2 and O2.
Parameters were analyzed using YES Plus® LGA Multi-gas monitor/logger and Aeroqual®-Series 500 Portable
Gas Monitor. More than three (3) hour sampling was made during the entire visit.

Figure 1. YES PLUS® LGA Multi-Gas Monitor/Logger

Device Specifications:
Enclosure : a) Dimensions: 10"W x 3.51"H x 7"Deep
(254mm W x 89mm H x 178mm Deep)
b) Weight: 3.6 lbs. (1.7kg)
Construction : Rugged, ABS/Polycarbonate portable instrument
enclosure UL94 rating
Power : Standard: Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
* Operational time on a full charge: 18 – 24 hours
Dependent upon the sensor array installed
* NOTE: A "protection diode" in the circuit provides safety protection
* Continuous: Plug-in, 12VDC, class-2, 2.5 Amp max. wall adapter. Adapter Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60
Hz/700 mA
Visual : Back-lit, multi-line LCD alphanumeric display
4-tactile puch-buttons for user access
Monitoring Mode : Internal, automatic sampling pump for "ACTIVE"
sampling of target environment
Circuit : Powerful microprocessor, user configurable
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Operating Ranges : Temperature : 5 to 50 C (41 to 122 F)
Relative Humidity : 0 to 99% RH non-condensing
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Storage Ranges : Temperature : -20 to +60 C (-4 to +140 F)
Relative Humidity : 0 to 99% RH non-condensing
Certifications : INSTRUMENT IS "TO BE" TESTED TO THE Following Standards:
CE Standards for Safety : I.S. EN61010-1:2001 (Ed.2)
CE Standards for Emissions: EN 50270:2006
CE Standards for Immunity: EN 50270:2006
Usage : The YES Plus® LGA is portable, Battery powered
instrument designed for hand-held use.
Other uses include: Instrument will easily accommodate sitting on a flat surface such
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Sensor Range Resolution

CO2 0 – 5,000 ppm 0.1

CO 0 – 50 ppm 0.5ppm
H2S 0-100 ppm 0.1 ppm
SO2 0 – 20 ppm 0.1 ppm
CH4 0-10000 ppm 1ppm
NO2 1-10 ppm 0.01 ppm
VOCs 0 – 500 ppm 0.01
NH3 0 – 50 ppm 0.5ppm
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Table 1: Sensor Range and Resolution of Yes Plus® LGA

Figure 2. AEROQUAL® Device and Specifications

Sensor Reference Methodology

Sulfur Dioxide EPA 40 CFR Appendix A-1 to Part 50
Carbon Dioxide CE Standards for Emission EN 50270:2006
Carbon Monoxide EPA 40 CFR Appendix C to Part 50
Hydrogen Sulfide CE Standards for Emission EN 50270:2006
Methane CE Standards for Emission EN 50270:2006
Nitrogen Dioxide EPA 40 CFR Appendix F to Part 50
Volatile Organic Compounds CE Standards for Emission EN 50270:2006
Ammonia CE Standards for Emission EN 50270:2006
Ozone EPA 40 CFR Appendix D to Part 50

Dust Particulate Monitoring

Portable
The same as with the ambient gases monitoring, this parameter also has a total number of seven (7) sampling
points in the vicinity of the site using HAZ DUST® Model SKC EPAM-5000 for more than three (3) hour sampling
time.
HAZ DUST® Model SKC EPAM-5000 uses the principle of near-forward light scattering of an infrared radiation
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to immediately and continuously measure the concentration in mg/Nm of airborne dust particles. This
principle utilizes an infrared light source positioned at a 90-degree angle from a photo detector. As the
airborne particles enter the infrared beam, they scatter the light. The amount of light received by the photo
detector is directly proportional to the aerosol concentration. A unique signal processes internally and
compensates for noise and drift. This allows high resolution, low detection limits and excellent base line
stability.

Sensor Reference Methodology

Particulate Matter 10-micron size EPA 40 CFR Appendix J to Part 50
Particulate Matter 2.5-micron size EPA 40 CFR Appendix L to Part 50

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Figure 3. HAZ DUST® Model SKC EPAM-5000 Device and Specifications

Noise Level Monitoring

Terminologies of Noise
 Sound and Noise
Sound is what we hear. Noise is unwanted sound. Sound is a form of energy which is emitted by a vibrating
body and on reaching the ear causes sensation of hearing through nerves. Sounds produced by all vibrating
bodies are not audible. The frequency limits of audibility are from 20 HZ to 20,000 HZ. A noise problem
generally consists of three inter-related elements- the source, the receiver and the transmission path. This
transmission path is usually the atmosphere through which the sound is propagated, but can include the
structural materials of any building containing the receiver.

Figure 4. Inter-Relationship between the Elements of Noise

Noise may be continuous or intermittent. Noise may be of high frequency or of low frequency which is
undesired for a normal hearing. The discrimination and differentiation between sound and noise also depends
upon the habit and interest of the person/species receiving it, the ambient conditions and impact of the sound
generated during that duration of time.
 Decibel
The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit of measurement that expresses the magnitude of a physical quantity
(usually power or intensity) relative to a specified or implied reference level. Since it expresses a ratio of two
quantities with the same unit, it is a dimensionless unit. A decibel is one tenth of a bell, a seldom-used unit.
The decibel can be expressed as: decibel = 10 log (P / Pref) (1)
Where P = signal power (W) Pref = reference power (W)
 Sound Power Level
Sound power is the energy rate - the energy of sound per unit of time (J/s, W in SI-units) from a sound source.
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Sound power can more practically be expressed as a relation to the threshold of hearing – 10 W - in a
logarithmic scale named Sound Power Level - Lw:
Lw = 10 log (N / No) (2)
Where, Lw = Sound Power Level in Decibel (dB) N = sound power (W)
 The lowest sound level that people of excellent hearing can discern has an acoustic sound
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power about 10 W, 0 dB

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The loudest sound generally encountered is that of a jet aircraft with a sound power of 10 W,
170 dB.
 Sound Intensity Level
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Sound Intensity is the Acoustic or Sound Power (W) per unit area. The SI-units for Sound Intensity are W/m .
The Sound Intensity Level can be expressed as:
LI = 10 log (I / Iref) (3)
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Where LI = sound intensity level (dB), I = sound intensity (W/m2), Iref = 10 reference sound intensity (W/m )
 Sound Pressure Level
Sound pressure converted to the decibel scale is called sound pressure level (Lp). The zero of the decibel scale
(0 dB) is the sound pressure of 0.00002 Pa. This means that 0.00002 Pa is the reference sound pressure to
which all other sound pressures are compared on the dB scale. This is the reason the decibels of sound are
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often indicated as dB re 0.00002 Pa. The SI-units for the Sound Pressure are N/m or Pa.
The Sound Pressure Level:
2 2) 2
Lp = 10 log (p / pref = 10 log (p / pref ) = 20 log (p / pref) (4)
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Where Lp = sound pressure level (dB) p = sound pressure (Pa) pref = 2 x 10 reference sound pressure (Pa). If
the pressure is doubled, the sound pressure level is increased with 6 dB (20 log (2)).

 A-weighted decibels
The sensitivity of the human ear to sound depends on the frequency or pitch of the sound. People hear some
frequencies better than others. If a person hears two sounds of the same sound pressure but different
frequencies, one sound may appear louder than the other. This occurs because people hear high frequency
noise much better than low frequency noise. Noise measurement readings can be adjusted to correspond to
this peculiarity of human hearing. An A-weighting filter which is built into the instrument de-emphasizes low
frequencies or pitches. Decibels measured using this filter are A-weighted and are called dB(A). Legislation on
workplace noise normally gives exposure limits in dB (A). A-Weighting serves two important purposes:
1. Gives a single number measure of noise level by integrating sound levels at all frequencies.
2. Gives a scale for noise level as experienced or perceived by the human ear.
 Frequency analysis
Frequency analysis is measuring noise level at each frequency or pitch. Frequency analysis is not required
when the purpose of noise measurement is to assess
compliance with regulatory exposure limits or to assess risk of hearing loss. For such purposes the A-weighted
noise level in dB(A), percent noise dose or time-weighted average (TWA) equivalent sound level is sufficient.
The frequency analysis is usually needed only for the selection of appropriate engineering control methods.
Sometimes it is necessary to determine the actual frequency distribution of the noise. A detailed frequency
analysis is called narrow band analysis. In this method, the entire audible frequency range is divided into
frequency windows of fixed width of a few hertz and noise level is measured in dB units at each of these
frequency windows. Narrow band analysis is normally not needed for workplace noise. Such analysis is used
for engineering measurements. For workplace noise, we need octave band analysis. Octave bands are
identified by their centre frequency. The band width increases as the centre frequency increases. The audible
sound frequency range (approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz) has been divided into 11 octave bands for this
purpose. An octave band filter set can be attached to an SLM to measure the sound level in each octave band.

Noise Level Measurement Method

The intensity of sound is measured in sound pressure levels (SPL) and common unit of measurement is decibel,
dB. The community (ambient) noise levels are measured in the A - weighted SPL, abbreviated dB (A). This scale
resembles the audible response of human ear. Sounds of frequencies from 800 to 3000 HZ are
covered by the A - weighted scale. If the sound pressure level, L1 in dB is measured at r1 meters, then the
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sound pressure level, L2 in dB at r meters is given by,
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L2 = L1 - 20 log10 (r /r1) (1)
If the sound levels are measured in terms of pressure, then, sound pressure level, LP is given by,
LP = 20 Log10 (P/Po) dB(A) (2)
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The Lp is measured against a standard reference pressure, Po = 2 x 10 N/m which is equivalent to zero
decibels. The sound pressure is the pressure exerted at a point due to a sound producing source.

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Measuring Instrument
SVANTEK SVAN 979® Sound Analyzer is a powerful and advanced real-time sound analyzer for use in acoustical
engineering, high-priority monitoring, and safety applications. The SVAN 979® has features and sensitivity
commonly found precision laboratory equipment but in a portable sound meter and analyzer. A total of seven
(7) points were measured in the vicinity of the factory. Sampling of more than three (3) hours was made during
the entire visit.
Features:
 Type 1 IEC 61672:2002 sound level
measurement
 General sound measurements
(Acceleration, velocity and displacement)
 Three parallel independent profiles
 1/1 and 1/1 1/3 octave real-time analysis
 FFT real-time analysis 1600 lines in up
to 20 kHz band
 Time-domain signal recording
 Advance date logger including spectra
logging and audio event recording
 Reverberation time measurements
 Acoustic loudness measurements
 Advanced trigger and alarm functions
 User programmable band-pass filters
 Built-in self-sound monitoring
 Micro SD card for mass data memory
 USB 1.1 Client interface (real-time PC ''front end")
 Bluetooth, RS 232 and IrDA interfaces
 Super contrast (100000:1) color LED display
 Built-in signal generator
 All weather microphone protection SA 205
 Hand held, light weight, and robust design
 Easy to use

Figure 5. SVAN 979® Sound Analyzer

Sensor Reference Methodology

Sound Level IEC 61672:2002

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4. PRESENTATION OF DATA

4.1 AMBIENT AIR MEASUREMENTS

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

No. Date Time Location Name
CO NO 2 SO 2 H2S CO 2 O2 VOC CH 4 NH 3
(ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (%) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
WIRING-BUSBAR
1 8:00 3.0 <0.10 0.10 <0.05 398 21.0 <1.0 <1.0 5.0
AREA
2 9:00 PUNCHING AREA 9.0 <0.10 0.30 <0.05 406 20.7 <1.0 <1.0 5.0

3 10:00 BENDING AREA 7.0 <0.10 0.10 <0.05 451 20.9 <1.0 <1.0 5.0
1/7/2018

POWDER-COATING
4 11:00 2.0 <0.10 <0.10 <0.05 427 20.9 <1.0 <1.0 5.0
AREA
5 12:00 WELDING AREA 1.0 <0.10 0.10 <0.05 402 20.8 <1.0 <1.0 5.0
ASSEMBLING AREA
6 13:00 3.0 <0.10 0.10 <0.05 396 20.9 <1.0 <1.0 4.0
I
ASSEMBLING AREA
7 14:00 1.0 <0.10 <0.10 <0.05 416 21.2 <1.0 <1.0 4.0
II
40000 660 730 150 19.5%- 1000 35
5000
µg/Nm3 µg/Nm3 µg/Nm3 µg/Nm3 22.0% ppm ppm
GAMEP Limits for Ambient Air= ppm ---
32 0.35 0.28 0.10 OSHA/ NIOSH/
OSHA
ppm ppm ppm ppm NIOSH ACGIH OSHA

Table 2: Ambient Air Monitoring Results with Corresponding Locations

CO
600 NO2
400 NH3
CH4
VOC
CO2
O2
200 CO2
SO2
H2S H2S
NO2
0 CO
SO2
G AREA
G ARE A
AR EA

G ARE A
G AR EA

EA I
E A II

O2
LING AR
LING AR
-BUSBAR

R-COAT IN
BE NDIN

WELDIN
PUNCHIN

VOC
ASSEM B
ASSEM B

CH4
WIRING

POWDE

NH3

Chart 1: Ambient Air Monitoring Results with Corresponding Locations

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Interpretation of above Data

Note: It is clear from the table that all gases are less than the allowable limit of GAMEP, OSHA, NIOSH and
ACGIH. It is advised for workers exposed in the latter area to wear proper protective gas mask for health safety
purposes.

Reference Limits for Ambient Gas Monitoring:

1. General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (GAMEP)2012

2. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Regulation
Standards 29 CFR 1910-1000; 1998 Respiratory Protection Standard
29 CFR 1910.134
4. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) 2008; 2011
5. American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH)

Standard Reference Methodology:

1. Federal Reference Method (FRM) or Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) requirements 40 CFR Part 53
and Part 58
2. CE Standards for Safety: I.S.EN61010-1:2001 (Ed.2)
CE Standards for Emissions: EN 50270:2006
CE Standards for Immunity: EN 50270:2006

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4.2 DUST PARTICULATE MONITORING

AVG AVG AVG

NO DATE TIME Location Name PM2.5 PM10 TSP
3 3 3
µg/Nm µg/Nm µg/Nm
1 8:00 WIRING-BUSBAR AREA 16 146 223
2 9:00 PUNCHING AREA 14 167 245
3 10:00 BENDING AREA 15 127 190
1/7/2018

4 11:00 POWDER-COATING AREA 22 193 281

5 12:00 WELDING AREA 20 249 371
6 13:00 ASSEMBLING AREA I 18 144 210
7 14:00 ASSEMBLING AREA II 11 120 192
35 340
The maximum permissible limits for GAMEP 3 3 -
µg/Nm µg/Nm

Table 3: Dust Particulate Results with Corresponding Locations

400
350
300 AVG TSP
250
200 AVG PM10
150 AVG PM2.5
100
50
0
ASSEMBLING

ASSEMBLING
POWDER-
WIRING-

PUNCHING

BENDING

WELDING
BUSBAR

COATING
AREA

AREA

AREA

AREA
AREA

AREA II
AREA I

Chart 2: Dust Particulate Results with Corresponding Locations

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Interpretation of above Data

 PM10 Particulate Matter of 10 – 2.51-micron size (Thoracic)

 PM2.5 Particulate Matter of 2.50 – 1.1-micron size (Respirable)
 Total Suspended Particles (TSP) greater than 10-micron size (Inhalable)

3
The maximum permissible limit for PM10 = 340 µg/Nm {GAMEP reference 2012}

3
The maximum permissible limit for PM2.5 = 35 µg/Nm {GAMEP reference 2012}

Note: It is clear from the table that all results are within the limit of GAMEP.

Reference Limits for the Examination of Ambient Dust Environmental Particulate Matter:

1. General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (GAMEP) 2012

Standard Reference Methodology:

1. United States EPA Federal Reference Methods PM-10d PM-2.5

2. United States EPA Federal Reference Number Method RFPS – 0202 – 141
3. GAMEP Environmental Protection Standards (General Standards) Document No. 1409-01
4. United States EPA 40 CFR part 53

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4.3 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING

NO DATE TIME Location Name Leq Max Min

1 8:00 WIRING-BUSBAR AREA 76.6 85.8 71.4
2 9:00 PUNCHING AREA 80.6 87.7 74.9
3 10:00 BENDING AREA 80.2 86.7 76.3
1/7/2018

4 11:00 POWDER-COATING AREA 78.6 82.2 70.8

5 12:00 WELDING AREA 77.8 81.7 72.5
6 13:00 ASSEMBLING AREA I 73.9 87.8 68.1
7 14:00 ASSEMBLING AREA II 74.8 89.1 67.9

The maximum permissible limits for Noise at industrial areas= 65-75 dB -

Table 4: Noise Level Results with Corresponding Locations

100
80
Leq
60
Max
40
Min
20
0
WIRING- PUNCHING BENDING POWDER- WELDING ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING
BUSBAR AREA AREA AREA COATING AREA AREA I AREA II
AREA

Chart 3: Noise Level Results with Corresponding Locations

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Interpretation of above Data

Note: It is clear from the table that all most all locations are above the limit set by GAMEP. It is advised for all
workers to wear proper protective ear plugs for health safety reasons.

Reference Limits for the Examination of Ambient Noise Level:

1. General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (GAMEP) 2012

2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation
Standard 29 CFR 1910.95

Standard Reference Methodology:

1. IEC 61672-1:2002 standard for Type 1 accuracy and the functions of Vibration Level Meter (VLM)
meeting the ISO 8041:2005 standard.
2. Noise ISO 9612:2009

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5. GENERAL CONCLUSION

Measured parameters made last July 1, 2018 on USSG Factory, Riyadh, KSA were various ambient gases, dust
particulate matter and noise level. It has been observed that there were detections recorded for the latter but
are all within the permissible limits set by the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection
(GAMEP) and International Regulatory Committees except noise level results in most locations inside the
factory.

USSG Factory’s nature of work includes the manufacture of wide range of engineered products and equipment
covering both IEC & Nema-Ansi standards.

The following are the recommendations being advised to the client:

1. Proper installation and maintenance of filtration systems in the factory if applicable and exhaust system to
minimize the production of dust particulate matter and other harmful pollutants.
2. Utilization of personal protective equipments for workers in the site which includes safety dust mask to
prevent the inhalation of dust particulate matter, gas pollutants and ear plugs to prevent hearing loss due to
long term exposure in high level of noise.

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6. DOCUMENTATION

Please note that the management did not allow the technicians to get photos inside the
factory.

**nothing follows**

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