Integration of ESM into an e-waste processing facility

Chris Gariepy

Global Electric Electronic Processing

Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices

Guadalajara, MexicoFebruary 15–16

Object of the Presentation Integrated Management Systems• ISO 9001:2008• ISO 14001:2004• OHSAS 18000:2007

Industry Specific Certification Programs• R-2 • E-stewards

Auditing- Due diligence & Investigation• Internal & External

GEEP IMS SystemsLessons Learned

Integrated Management Systems

ISO 9001• The most commonly used international standard that provides a

framework for a Quality Management System• Minimum entry to compete in OEM world

Our policy has been developed to ensure:• That all employees understand and support the Quality systems in

place at GEEP• That all documentation is set to an international standard and that

compliance is achieved using BEST PRACTICES• Committed to consistently meeting or exceeding the requirements

of our customers and raw material suppliers• Commitment to continually improve in all aspect of business.

Integrated Management SystemsISO 14001• Is the Environmental Management System• Minimum entry to compete in OEM world

Our policy has been developed to ensure:• Compliance with environmental laws and regulations• Prevent pollution, reduce consumption of energy and materials and

ensure safe disposal of residual waste• All GEEP employees understand and maintain the environmental

system in place.• Educate, train and encourage employees to protect the

environmental in all activities

OHSAS 18000

• Health & Safety quality system protecting the health and safety of your most important asset, your employees.

• OHSAS is more proactive – helps you plan and consider all risks, not just be reactive. 

• A systematic approach to developing and maintaining a Health and Safety program.

Industry Specific Certification Programs

R-2 Certification• United States EPA, ISRI and other e-recycling stakeholders

developed the standard and was published in October 2008• Requires a management system to be implemented alongside the

electronics standard• Some OEM’s and Fortune 500 multi-national companies may

require this compliance tool• Perform data destruction services that are compliant with industry

standards (DOD & NIST), 3rd party audit of software• Require special care and attention for “Focus Materials”• Maintain sufficient records to demonstrate the flow of equipment,

components & materials• Documented proof of testing to demonstrate fully functional

equipment is being remarketed

Industry Specific Certification Programs

E-stewards• Requires a management system to be implemented along side the

electronics standard• Requirement that ewaste recyclers to be more responsible, and do

what they say they are doing.• Some OEM’s and Fortune 500 multi-national companies may

require this compliance tool.• Perform data destruction services that are compliant with industry

standards (DOD & NIST)• Require special care and attention for “Focus Materials”• Require Mass Balancing accounting• Documented proof of testing to demonstrate fully functional

equipment is being remarketed.

Auditing- Due diligence & Investigation

• Commitment to due diligence through internal & external audits

– 3rd party OEM audits– 3rd party Customer audits– Registrar audits– Downstream audits– Process Partner audits

• Training, training and more training

Auditing- Due diligence & Investigation

IMS POLICY ACRONYM

o beyond Customer expectations by

fficient Materials Management and

ffective Reclamation while

rotecting the Environment.

lways analyze processes so we

ever stop improving.

iscover & implement new technologies

eet or Exceed Safety Standards & use

nvironmentally Responsible Practices

Lessons Learned• Commitment on the development of a strong compliance team• Strong compliance levels give our customers confidence of

consistent quality no matter what site is used.• Continue to be vigilant in audit processes with our downstream and

process partners• Implementation is a long and difficult process.• Must have support and co-operation of EVERYONE within the

organization to be successful.• It must have on-going commitment within an organization.• Tremendous financial costs associated with compliance levels.

Might say “ cost of admission” into the e-waste processing game.• In all systems: SAY WHAT YOU DO

DO WHAT YOU SAY

AND PROVE IT….THEN

IMPROVE IT