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Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.Swepsonville, NC
Contact:
Doug Gaylord, MSIT, EMT
Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor
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Honda Structure
Honda is divided into 3 Divisions:
• Automobile
• Motorcycle
• Power Equipment
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Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.Swepsonville, NC
Mr. Shigeru Nakamura
President/CEO
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Company Information
• Incorporated in August 1983
• Began Production in August 1984
• Plant Size approximately 142,000 sq. feet
• Located on 87 acres
• 300 Full Time Associates
• 40-50 Temporary Associates
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Department Operations
• Die Casting
• Machining
• Welding
• Painting
• Assembly
• Automobile Transmission Remanufacturing
• Office (Admin, Acct, Purch, S/D, etc.)
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Models Produced
• Walk-behind Lawn Mowers
(12 models, 48 variations)
• Riding Mowers (3 models, 14 variations)
• Engines (4 models, 40 variations)
• Water Pump (1 model)
• Various Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Components
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Honda’s Environmental Symbol
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ISO Team Members
• Rick Morris - Waste Water
Operator/Environmental Specialist
• Kimberly Dawson - ISO 9000
Specialist/Quality Control
• Pat Dodson - Occupational Health Nurse
• NCDENR-Division of Pollution Prevention
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Regulations That Affect Honda
• CAA - Clean Air Act
• CWA - Clean Water Act
• DOT - Department of Transportation
• EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Assoc.
• OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
• RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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Environmental Activities
• Company Recycling Program (Paper, Cardboard, Wood & Metal Pallets, Plastic Drink Bottles, Aluminum, Light Bulbs)
• Applicant to The 1997 Governor’s Awards
for Excellence in Waste Reduction
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Environmental Projects
• Reformulated paint with Xylene & Toluene reduction of 16% per 55 gallon drum.
• Changed petroleum based solvent to water based solvent in parts washers.
• Ultrafiltration System for oily/water separation. Reduced cost from $36,000/yr. to $200/yr.
• Working with companies on styrofoam & shrinkwrap recycling
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Honda’s Reasons to Certify
• Honda’s Commitment to the Environment
• Honda’s Regulatory Commitment to the Environment
• Honda President (Mr. Kawamoto) Requirement of all Honda Facilities Worldwide-Speech made 12/20/96
• Ship Products Overseas
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ISO Preparation
• Began Process in April 1997
• Phone call to Corporate requesting info.
• Began reading any material written about ISO 14001 Standard
• Called the NCDENR Pollution Prevention Division to get on Pilot Project Team
• Completed the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training Course
• Talked w/HPE ISO 9002 Team for assistance
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Current Status of HPE• Completed Env. Policy Statement &
Approved
• Policy communicated to employees 5/11/98
• Aspects & Impacts Identified, not ranked
• Operational Control Procedures written, but not fully implemented
• Have selected 3rd party Registrar
• Have not merged ISO 9002 with ISO 14001 Procedures as of yet
• Preassessment done in Dec. 1997
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Perception vs. Reality• Time consuming project
• Getting everyone on team trained
• Implementation easier due to ISO 9002 Certification
• Preassessment wake-up call to management
• Preassessment used to determine needs
• Keeping temporaries aware of ISO 14001-done as initial hiring training.
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Honda’s Goal
All Honda Facilities in Japan,
Europe, and North America to
obtain ISO 14001 Certification by
December 1998.
Honda’s 50th Anniversary!!
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Thank You For Your Attention!!
Any Questions??