Chemical spill audit

Be certain that spill hazards are reviewed as part of the plant s internal audit program. Audit-team members should be trained to look for deficient containers, fall hazards that also can contribute to a spill, improper container labeling, and other potential hazards. Major causes of chemical spills are ... 

For these reasons, Activity-Based Costing (ABC), the most accurate method of cost analysis, is particularly helpful in identifying all of the individual costs of an operating practice or an event, such as a chemical spill. In analyzing a spill, for example, the audit team can attach a dollar value to waste of materials and labor, system changes, unused capacity, and the spill s myriad overhead costs, as well as corporate legal, PR, and other administrative support costs, all of which need to be carefully understood in considering process improvements. 

Typical Barriers to a Successful Waste Audit Waste Reduction Audit Process Identifying Hazardous Waste Sources Rinsing Systems Chemical Drag-out Chemical Bath Dumps Spills... 

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