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objectives and targets at the project-level are reviewed by periodically by the EC&P Lead with project
management as well as with the EC&P Program Manager during EC&P Leads meetings.
The EMS is part of the ISMS in that it relies on the existing ISMS five core functions, seven guiding
principles, and worker participation to fully integrate EC&P considerations into all work processes. In
addition, BJC’s EMS is based on the elements and framework contained in International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 14001 (ISO 2004). Each ISO element is addressed in BJC’s EMS Implementation
Description (EMS-2009-005)—General Requirements, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning,
Implementation and Operations, Checking, and Management Review. For each element, this document
provides the related implementing documents, implementation description, and roles and responsibilities.
Depending on the scope of work involved, there are EMS attributes or actions related to the environment
that an individual could apply at each of the five core functions. Such actions are specifically relevant to
environmental compliance, protection of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and minimization of
waste. When EMS attributes or actions are applied through the ISMS process, the elements of the EMS
Program become an integral part of a continuing cycle of planning, implementing, evaluating, and
improving processes and actions. The EMS is supported at each of the five core functions of ISMS, and
the ISMS provides the framework for implementing EMS policies, processes, and tools in all phases of
work. BJC’s definition of “safety” embodies protection of workers and the public health as well as the
environment.
3.2.5 Implementation & Operations
BJC protects the safety and health of workers and the public by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating
aspects, hazards, and impacts and by implementing sound work practices. All BJC employees and
subcontractors are held responsible for complying with all ES&H requirements during all work activities
and are expected to correct noncompliant conditions immediately. BJC internal management assessments
also provide a measure of how well EMS attributes are integrated into work activities through the ISMS.
BJC has embodied its program for environmental compliance and protection of natural resources in a
company-wide environmental management and protection policy. The policy is BJC’s fundamental
commitment to incorporating sound environmental management practices into all work processes and
activities.
3.2.6 P2/Waste Minimization
BJC’s work control process requires that source reduction be evaluated for all waste generating
activities and product substitution be utilized to produce a less toxic waste when possible. Reuse or
recycling of building debris or other waste generated are evaluated in all cases.
BJC recycles office and mixed paper, cardboard, phone books, newspapers, magazines, aluminum
cans, antifreeze, engine oils, batteries (lead acid, universal waste, and alkaline), universal waste bulbs,
plastic bottles, all types of #1 and #2 plastics, and surplus electronic assets such as computers (CPUs and
laptops) and monitors (CRT and LCD). Other recycling opportunities include unique structural steel,
stainless steel structural members, transformers, and electrical breakers. Fig. 3.2 shows the P2 recycling
activities at ETTP related to solid waste reduction.
BJC’s electronic stewardship is award winning. For 2009, the IT’s electronic stewardship and life
cycle management program won a DOE E.M. “Best in Class” award and a DOE EStar Award for
electronic stewardship.
3.2.7 Competence, Training, and Awareness
The BJC training and qualification process assures that needed skills for the workforce are identified
and developed, and documents knowledge, experience, abilities, and competencies of the workforce for
key positions requiring qualification. This process is described in procedure BJC-HR-0702, Training
Program. Completion and documentation of training, including required reading, is managed by the Local
Education Administration Requirements Network (LEARN).
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