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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT & IMPACT TRAINING DENR-EMB R4A - CALABARZON Date: October 10 & 11, 2024 (Batch 1 & Batch 2) Copyright of Mac...

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT & IMPACT TRAINING DENR-EMB R4A - CALABARZON Date: October 10 & 11, 2024 (Batch 1 & Batch 2) Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training O VIS I CR MA ON CO NS UL A NC Y T Environmental Aspects and Impacts Training MACRO VISION CONSULTANCY Terminologies  Environment – surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelationships.  Environmental Aspect – element of an organizations’ activities or products or services that interacts or can interact with the environment.  Environmental Impact – change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization’s environmental aspects. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 1 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training INTRODUCTION WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS Environment surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans, and their interrelation. Surroundings can extend from within or outside an Note 1: organization to the local, regional and global system where the organization operates. Note 2: Surroundings can be described in terms of Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Climate or other characteristics of the Environment. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 2 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Environmental Aspects Environmental Aspect - element of an organization's activities, products & services that interacts or can interact with the environment Example : Disposal of used paper ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT any change to the environment whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization's environmental aspects. Adverse effect to the environment- HARMFUL EFFECT to the Environment Example : Air Pollution particularly Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming, Loss of Biodiversity like loss of species Land & Water pollution Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 3 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training OBJECTIVE- Result to be achieved. This can relate to different discipline such as financial, health, safety and environmental goals. Consider the directions from the Environmental Policy. To be more specific: ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVE – objective set by the organization consistent with its Environmental Policy of the EMS to ensure protection of the Environment. Example: Reduction of generated used paper by 10% for the year 20XX. Terms and Definitions  LIFE CYCLE - consecutive and interlinked stages of a product or service system, from raw materials acquisition or generation from natural resources to final disposal. - Life cycle stages include acquisition of raw materials - Design - Production, transportation & delivery - Use - End of Life - Treatment - Final Disposal Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 4 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a method used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product through its life cycle encompassing extraction and processing of the raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, use, recycling, and final disposal. EMS Committee Management Representative Deputy Management Representative Internal Auditors DCC Pollution Control Officer Safety Officer (SO) (PCO) Energy/ Emergency Health & Atmosphere Chemical Waste Water Response Safety Management Management Management Management Team Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 5 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training EMS 6. Planning 6.1 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 6.1.1 General When planning for the EMS, the organization shall determine Risks & Opportunities related to its: Environmental Aspects (6.1.2); Compliance Obligations (6.1.3); and Other issues and requirements identified in 4.1 & 4.2 EMS 6. Planning 6.1 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 6.1.2 Environmental Aspects Within the defined scope of the environmental management system, the organization shall determine the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that it can control and those that it can influence, and their associated environmental impacts, considering a life cycle perspective. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 6 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Life Cycle Perspective Energy Raw Human Products Materials Activities Wastes and Emissions Some Terms to Consider (EMS)  Environmental Aspects  Environmental Impacts  Consumption of …  Depletion of resources  Generation of …  Land Pollution  Emission of …  Water Pollution  Disposal of …  Air Pollution  Spillage of …  Noise Pollution  Alteration of …  Soil erosion  Disturbance of … Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 7 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Sample of Environmental Aspect Identification Activity/ Product/ Aspects Service Generation of smoke Consumption of fuel Oil Leaks DRIVING Sample Environmental Aspects Activity Aspects Impacts Driving Generation of Smoke Air Pollution Consumption of Depletion of Resources Fuel Oil Spills/Leaks Land/Water Pollution Maintenance Oil Spills Water/Land Pollution (Change Oil) Land Pollution Generation of contaminated rugs Generation of Water Pollution used oil Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 8 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Determining Significant Aspect Probability of Occurrence − 1- Unlikely, may only occur in exceptional circumstances (Possible to occur once every ten years) − 2- Seldom, unlikely but possible to occur (Possible to occur twice a year) − 3- Occasional, likely to occur sometimes (Possible to occur once a month) − 4- Likely, will occur several times (Once a week) − 5- Almost certain to occur (Daily) Severity − 1- Negligible – No environmental damage − 2- Marginal – Short term effect, On-site release of pollutant but can be immediately contained − 3- Moderate – Community annoyance, need remedial action. Includes resource depletion − 4- Critical - major envt’l effect that can be controlled − 5- Catastrophic - Major envt’l effect with very restricted control Determining Significant Aspect & Hazard An aspect is significant if it satisfies any of the following: − If the overall rating is greater than or equal to 12. − If the aspect has an associated legal requirement − If the aspect has a severity of 4 or 5. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 9 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training P r o b a b ilit y o f O c c u rre n c e S e v e r it y R a t in g Applicable Legal Activity/Product/ Process Aspects Impacts Significant Aspect Requirements Smoke Emission Air Pollution 5 3 15 RA 8749 Significant DRIVING Fuel Consumption Deplete Resources 5 2 10 Oil Leak/Spill Water/Land Pollution 3 4 12 RA 9275 Significant Generation of used oil Water/Land Pollution 3 4 12 RA 6969 Significant Generation of used rags Land Pollution 3 4 12 RA 9003 Significant MAINTENANCE Energy Consumption Deplete Resources 3 3 9 Oil Spills Water/Land Pollution 3 4 12 RA 9275 Significant 0 6. Planning 6.1.3 Compliance Obligations The organisation shall: a) identify compliance obligations in connection with their environmental aspects and must have access to these; b)determine the extent to which these compliance obligations apply to the organisation. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 10 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Common Environmental laws 1) RA 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act 2) RA 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act 3) RA 9003 – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 4) RA 6969 – Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act 5) PD 1586 – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) statement of 1978 6. Planning 6.2 Environmental Objectives and planning 6.2.1 Environmental objectives The organisation shall establish environmental objectives at relevant functions, levels and processes... The environmental objectives must a) be consistent with the environmental policy; b)be measurable c) be monitored; d)be communicated; e)be updated, as appropriate. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 11 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training CRITERIA IN SETTING AN OBJECTIVE: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable R - Realistic T - Time Bounded + C - Challenging 6. Planning 6.2 Environmental Objectives and planning 6.2.2 Planning of measures to achieve the environmental objectives When planning how to achieve its environmental objectives, the organization shall determine:  what will be done;  what resources will be required;  who will be responsible;  when it will be completed;  how the results will be evaluated, including Key Performance Indicators for monitoring progress towards achievement of measurable environmental objectives. Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 12 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training Sample of Environmental Objective Significant Aspect Environmental Objective Consumption of To reduce water consumption by 5% for Water the year 20XX Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 13 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training 8. Operation 8.1 Operational Planning and control The organization shall establish, implement, control and maintain the processes needed to meet the environmental management system requirements and to implement the controls identified in 6.1 and 6.2 by: Establishing operational criteria for its process(es) Implementing control of the process(es), in accordance with the operational criteria Controls Controls according to hierarchy: 1. Elimination Programs that physical remove the aspects/hazard 2. Substitution Programs that will replace the aspects/hazard 3. Engineering Control Install equipment / barrier to isolate the aspects/hazard 4. Administrative Control Put singes/warnings controls/ Educate the people 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Provide protection to the people Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying 14 Macro Vision Consultancy Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment training 8. Operation 8.1 Operational Planning and control Ventilation Chemical Labels and Storage Secondary Containment Cyclone Separator PPE 9. Performance Evaluation Monitoring and Reporting 9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Ensure a monitoring system is in place. Analyze results periodically. Require the concerned Committee to discuss results and effectiveness of programs. 9.3 Management Review Report to the top management every Management Review Take actions when objectives are not met Copyright of Macro Vision Consultancy. All rights reserved. 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