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Green Jobs: Safety & Health Outlook for
Workers and Small Employers
April 1, 2010
Sanji Kanth, Safety EngineerOffice of General Industry EnforcementDirectorate of Enforcement Programs
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Panel Members
Don Ellenberger Environmental Hazard Training Director
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
Michele Myers Manager of Labor, Health and Safety Policy
American Wind Energy Association
Justin August, CIH Industrial Hygienist
Covanta Energy Corporation
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Session Overview
OSHA’s green job efforts and discuss workplace hazards associated with green jobs.
Information on green processes and technologies that are incorporated into the construction, energy, and waste management and recycling industries.
Opportunities and challenges posed by green jobs.
Best practices and strategies for small businesses in reducing safety and health hazards associated with green jobs.
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What are Green Jobs?
No Widely Accepted Definition
Jobs Related to Preserving or RestoringEnvironment or Natural Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Seeking Comments on the Green Jobs Definition
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5705.htm
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Green Jobs Industry Categories
Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pollution Reduction and Cleanup Recycling and Waste Reduction Agricultural and Natural Resources
Conservation Education, Compliance, Public
Awareness, and Training
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Renewable Energy
Wind Solar Biomass/BioFuel Geothermal Tidal Energy Hydrogen Fuel Cells Other Renewable Sources
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Falls Confined Spaces Fires Lockout/Tagout Medical and First Aid Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety Electrical Machine Guarding Respiratory Protection, and Other Typical Workplace Hazards
Green Jobs Hazards
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Picture Source: http://simplifiedsafety.com/solutions/application/wind-turbine/
Falls Confined Spaces Lockout/Tagout Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety Electrical Machine Guarding Other Typical Workplace Hazards
Wind Energy Hazards
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Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
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Sanding & Grinding
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Source: http://www.windaction.org/pictures/1054
Wind Energy Hazards (contd.)
Fire Hazards Medical and First Aid
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Solar Panel Installation/Removal Hazards
Fall Hazards Electrical Hazards Heat/Cold Stress
Hazards Installing/Removing
Photovoltaic Products containing Cadmium Telluride (carcinogen)
Picture Source: http://www.coshnetwork.org/sites/default/files/OSEIA_Solar_Safety_12-06.pdf
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Source: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ohb/Pages/New.aspx#solar
Solar Energy Accidents
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http://www.coshnetwork.org/sites/default/files/OSEIA_Solar_Safety_12-06.pdf
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Weatherization and Insulation Hazards
Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Chemical Hazards - Isocyanates
Confined Space Hazards
Fall Hazards Fire Hazards Medical and First Aid Electrical Hazards
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BioFuel Hazards
Fire and Explosion hazards
Chemical Reactivity hazards
Toxicity hazards Other Hazards
Picture Source: http://www.nunukphotos.com/biofuels-photos.html
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Waste Management and Recycling
Collection Traffic Safety Ergonomics Lead Mercury Precious/Rare Metals Machine Guarding Lockout/Tagout Cardboard Baling
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GeoThermal Hazards
Trenching Excavations Silica Electrical Welding and cutting Fall protection
Picture Source: http://www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/2988-us-government-surpasses-google-for-geothermal-fund
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Green Roof Hazards
Picture Source: http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/902/
Fall Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Related Hazards Exposure to Silica dust Crane Derrick and Hoist Powered Industrial Trucks Electrical Heat/Cold Stress
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hazards
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Electrical Hazards Other Typical
Workplace Hazards
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OSHA Green Jobs Safety Web Page
• Greens Jobs Web Site
• OSHAPedia
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OSHA Green Jobs Safety Web Page
Industry specific hazards OSHA standards applicable to the
hazards OSHA resources addressing the
hazards Accident Information Other outside resources
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Future Plans
Monitor Injury/Illness trends
Continuously Improve the Web Page on Green Jobs in providing necessary resources to employers and workers
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“Green jobs are good jobs only when they are safe jobs.”
-- David Michaels, PhD, MPH December 16, 2009
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A View from under the Hard HatDon Ellenberger, Environmental Hazard Training Director
April 1, 2010Frances Perkins Building Auditorium
U.S. Department of LaborWashington, D.C.
Green Jobs: Safety & Health Outlook for Workers
Insulators & Asbestos Workers
Boilermakers Bricklayers Carpenters Plasterers & Cement Masons Electrical Workers Ironworkers Painters & Allied Trades Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Roofers Sheet Metal Workers
Elevator Constructors
Laborers Teamsters Operating
Engineers
Number and percentage of construction establishments and employees,by establishment size, 2007 (Payroll establishments)
Establishment size Number of % of all Total number % of all (number of employees) establishments establishments of employees employees 1 to 9 660,454 81.4% 1,711,260 23.5% 10 to 19 78,957 9.7% 1,057,733 14.6% 20 to 99 63,309 7.8% 2,457,313 33.8% 100 to 499 8,176 1.0% 1,481,955 20.4% 500 or more 556 0.1% 559,622 7.7% Total 811,452 100.00% 7,267,833 100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns, 2007
What is Green (in What is Green (in construction?)construction?) Building upgrades for Building upgrades for
older homes / older homes / apartmentsapartments Windows / doors / Windows / doors /
insulationinsulation
What is Green (in What is Green (in construction?)construction?) Wind turbine erectionWind turbine erection
Are Green Jobs Safer?Are Green Jobs Safer?
No statistical difference between green No statistical difference between green and non-green projects in terms of and non-green projects in terms of construction worker safety and health.construction worker safety and health.
Source: Rajendran / Source: Rajendran / Journal of Construction Engineering and Management,Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, October October 20092009
USGBC says occupants are healthier and more productive in LEED buildings
But what about the builders . . . ?
The LEED BuildingThe LEED Building Designed to:Designed to:
Reduce energy consumptionReduce energy consumption Reduce water consumptionReduce water consumption Reduce CO2 outputReduce CO2 output Improve indoor air qualityImprove indoor air quality Improve resources stewardshipImprove resources stewardship
Harold Billingsley, Harold Billingsley, IronworkerIronworker
““How many construction How many construction site deaths should there be site deaths should there be to make a building to make a building ‘not ‘not green’green’ regardless of the regardless of the environmental benefits?”environmental benefits?”
How can safety be designed How can safety be designed into Green Jobs?into Green Jobs?
There currently is a blind spot in sustainable There currently is a blind spot in sustainable design practice when it comes to worker design practice when it comes to worker safety and health. safety and health.
Tremendous focus is placed on materials, Tremendous focus is placed on materials, energy and the environment, but designers energy and the environment, but designers typically give little, if any, consideration to the typically give little, if any, consideration to the safety and health of the people who install safety and health of the people who install the green features or build the projects.the green features or build the projects.
Source: Gambatese / ENR.com
NIOSH’s Top Compelling NIOSH’s Top Compelling ActivitiesActivities #3 – Include OSH into green and sustainable #3 – Include OSH into green and sustainable
standards as they are being updatedstandards as they are being updated #4 – Include OSH in procurement and #4 – Include OSH in procurement and
constructionconstruction #6 – Integrate safety and health into green #6 – Integrate safety and health into green
elements of contractor specificationselements of contractor specifications #9 – #9 – Develop, validate and disseminate a Develop, validate and disseminate a
LEED-like OSHA rating systemLEED-like OSHA rating system
We We cancan quantify quantifyLEED rates jobs on:LEED rates jobs on: Sustainable sitesSustainable sites Water efficiencyWater efficiency Energy and Energy and
atmosphereatmosphere Materials and Materials and
resourcesresources Indoor environmental Indoor environmental
air qualityair quality Innovation and designInnovation and design
So let US rate jobs on:So let US rate jobs on: Owner commitment to Owner commitment to
safetysafety Safety and health Safety and health
professionals / contractsprofessionals / contracts Safety and health Safety and health
planningplanning Training and educationTraining and education Employee involvementEmployee involvement
There is a tool in development to do this
LEED-like OSH rating systemLEED-like OSH rating system
Project Team SelectionProject Team Selection
Owner uses past safety performance Owner uses past safety performance when selecting a contractorwhen selecting a contractor
General uses past safety General uses past safety performance when selecting subsperformance when selecting subs
Owner chooses designer with Owner chooses designer with experience / knowledge of worker experience / knowledge of worker safety & healthsafety & health
S & H in ContractsS & H in Contracts
Safety & Health requirements in Safety & Health requirements in contractscontracts
Hazards identified in drawingsHazards identified in drawings Specify less hazardous materialsSpecify less hazardous materials
S & H ProfessionalsS & H Professionals
Competent personnel for all high Competent personnel for all high hazard taskshazard tasks
Owner safety representativeOwner safety representative General contractor safety General contractor safety
representativerepresentative Sub-contractor safety representativeSub-contractor safety representative
S & H PlanningS & H Planning
Included during conceptual stage of Included during conceptual stage of projectproject
Constructability reviewConstructability review Designing for worker safety and healthDesigning for worker safety and health Life cycle safety design reviewLife cycle safety design review Safety checklist for designersSafety checklist for designers General and Subs site specific safety planGeneral and Subs site specific safety plan
S & H Planning (cont.)S & H Planning (cont.)
Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis Pre-task planningPre-task planning Look-ahead scheduleLook-ahead schedule Traffic plansTraffic plans Good housekeeping planGood housekeeping plan PPE planPPE plan
Training and EducationTraining and Education
Safety training for designersSafety training for designers Safety orientation for all workersSafety orientation for all workers OSHA 10 for all workersOSHA 10 for all workers Safety training for field supervisors*Safety training for field supervisors*
A Foreman’s ChoiceA Foreman’s Choice Commercial building HVAC / energy Commercial building HVAC / energy
upgradesupgrades
Construction Safety Association Construction Safety Association of Ontario - Studyof Ontario - Study
My recommendation for small My recommendation for small employers with construction employers with construction
workers:workers: Plan for safetyPlan for safety Train your foremenTrain your foremen Train workers, especially new and Train workers, especially new and
inexperienced workersinexperienced workers Score yourself on how well you Score yourself on how well you
design your project from inceptiondesign your project from inception
As DOL/BLS proceeds in establishing As DOL/BLS proceeds in establishing a definition of “green jobs,” it is a definition of “green jobs,” it is essential that conserving our essential that conserving our human human resources resources receive the same receive the same consideration as conserving our consideration as conserving our natural resourcesnatural resources..
Don Ellenberger – [email protected] www.cpwr.com
Our recommendations to DOL / Our recommendations to DOL / BLS & OSHABLS & OSHA
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Safety and Health Outlook:Wind Energy
April 1, 2010
Michele MyersManager, Labor, Health and Safety Policy
American Wind Energy Association
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
● Founded in 1974
More than 2,500 business members• Wind project developers
• Transportation and construction companies
• Manufacturers from bolts to turbines
• More than 8,000 parts in a turbine
● www.AWEA.org provides extensive info on wind
American Wind Energy Association
Trade association for the wind energy industryOver 2,500 business members
www.awea.org
● Develops policies and conducts analysis to support wind industry growth
● Executes wind industry’s legislative agenda
● Promotes wind energy through advocacy, advertising and media relations
● Convenes conferences and workshops to educate the public and bring industry members together
History of Wind EnergyHistory of Wind Energy
An Age-Old Energy Source
Early Days
● Cretan windmill (1464 AD – mechanical water pumping)
● Dutch windmill (1500 – mechanical water pumping, grain milling)
● U.S. farm windmill (1854 – present – mechanical water pumping)
Early Days
● Brush Turbine (1888)• First large-scale unit (17-m rotor diameter)
● Small wind electric turbines (1890s – Denmark, U.S., elsewhere)
● Sporadic experiments with turbines of ~100 kW in U.K., Italy, Germany (1920s and 1930s)
Early Days
● Smith-Putnam Turbine• Grandpa Knob,
Castleton, VT• 175-foot rotor, 1.25-MW
capacity• Operated from late
1941 to spring of 1945• Economic failure –
technological triumph• Foundation footings
still in place
Post-1973 Oil Shock
● Federal Wind R&D Program
● Outgrowth of Eisenhower-era NSF program
● Sponsored procurements in range of sizes
● Boeing MOD-2 is icon (300-foot rotor, 3-MW capacity)
● Helped build technology and engineering base
Post-1973 Oil Shock
1978 – Second oil shock leads to:● Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
(PURPA)• Requires utilities to buy electricity from
renewable and cogeneration facilities● Energy Tax Act of 1978
• Creates 15% Energy Investment Tax Credit (EITC)• Added to existing 10% ITC• Limited Partnership Structure -> Wind Farms
Early Wind Farm Era
● First Wind Farm – Crotched Mountain, NH, December 1980 (equipment failures, wind speed overestimated)
● California Wind Farms – Altamont, Tehachapi, San Gorgonio passes, December 1981
● Wind begins explosive growth, ended abruptly with sunset of EITC in December 1985
Wind Turbines:Power for a House or City
Basic Supply Chain
Raw Materials Suppliers
Component Suppliers
Major Component Suppliers
Turbine Manufacturers
Turbine Manufacturers create a ripple effect down the supply chain, creating even more jobs indirectly than at their facilities.
Fundamentals of Wind Power
Rotor
Nacelle
Tower
Turbine subsystems include:
• A rotor, or blades, which convert the wind's energy into rotational shaft energy
•A nacelle (enclosure) containing a drive train, usually including a gearbox and a generator
•A tower, to support the rotor and drive train; and electronic equipment such as controls, electrical cables, ground support equipment, and interconnection equipment.
Inside a Nacelle
59.6
80
This picture shows a Vestas 80-meter diameter, 2-MW wind turbine superimposed on a Boeing 747 jumbo jet
80 m.
59.6 m.
How Big is a 2-MW Wind Turbine?
Towers:TowersLaddersLifts
Rotor:HubNose ConeBlades
• Composites• Blade Core
Pitch MechanismsDrivesBrakesRotary Union
Nacelle:Nacelle CoverNacelle BaseHeat exchangerControllersGeneratorPower ElectronicsLubricantsFiltrationInsulationGearboxPumpDrivetrainCeramicsShaft
Foundation:RebarConcreteCasings
Other:TransformersBolts/FastenersWirePaints and CoatingsLightingLighting ProtectionSteel Working/MachiningCommunication DevicesControl and Condition Monitoring EquipmentElectrical Interface and Electrical ConnectionBatteriesBearingsBrakes
There are over 8,000 components in a turbine, including:
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Turbine Components
• Hub Height: 60-100 meters (197-328 feet)
• Rotor Diameter: 70-100 meters (230-328 feet)
• Total Weight of Turbine: 230 - 340 tons
Wind Power Technology
Small Wind Systems
● Range from 0.3 to 100 kW
● Installed in on- and off-grid applications
● Require 4 m/s (9 mph) average wind sites
Large Wind Systems
● Range in size from 660 kW to 3.6 MW
● Provide wholesale bulk power
● Require average wind speeds of 6 m/s (13 mph)
● One megawatt of wind generates about as much electricity as 225 to 300 households use
U.S. Wind Resource Map
Copyright © 2008 3TIER, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For permission to reproduce or distribute: [email protected]
Jobs - Wind Energy Jobs - Wind Energy
20% Wind Energy by 2030
● U.S. Department of Energy:
“The U.S. possesses sufficient and affordable wind resources to obtain at least 20% of its electricity from wind by the year 2030.”
Job Projections Under 20% Report
● Over 500,000 total jobs would be supported by the wind industry
● In 2008, wind industry added 35,000 new jobs
Source: U.S. DOE, 20% Wind Energy by 2030
Wind Project Development
46 states would have wind development by 2030 under the 20% Vision
Source: U.S. DOE, 20% Wind Energy by 2030
Domestically Manufactured Components
Domestically Mfg Components
Inported Components
2005
2008
~25% domestic components~2,500 MW installed~1,500 turbines installed
~50% domestic components~8,500 MW installed~5,300 turbines installed
Domestically Mfg Components
Inported Components
There has been a dramatic shift towards domestic manufacturing for wind turbine components
2008
Current Manufacturing Capacity
● There are well over 120 manufacturing facilities for turbines and large components currently online in the U.S.
● U.S. manufacturers are producing all the turbine’s components.
● In 2005, about 30% of turbine & major components were made in the U.S., but in 2008 domestically manufactured components in turbines accounted for about 50% by value.
Turbine Manufacturers with a U.S. Presence
● Acciona ● Clipper ● DeWind ● Gamesa ● GE Energy ● Siemens ● Suzlon ● Vestas● Fuhrlander (Announced)● Global Wind Systems (Announced)● Nordex (Announced)● Nordic (Announced)
U.S. Manufacturing Locations
● Over 40 U.S. states host more than 160 wind-related manufacturing facilities
● Wind manufacturing is spread across the U.S. with major turbine manufacturers operating in varied regions
● With the growth in the industry, many states have recently entered into the supply chain.
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Primary States for Manufacturing
States with five or more major facilities (online or announced):
•California•Colorado •Iowa •Illinois •Michigan•Minnesota•Ohio•Pennsylvania•South Carolina•Texas
Turbine Manufacturer LocationsNordic Fuhrlander
(announced) SuzlonBlades only
Acciona, Clipper
Gamesa
GE Energy
GE Energy, Continental (announced)
Vestas
DeWind Nordex, EWT, Mitsubishi
(all announced)
Global Wind Systems
(announced)
Siemens(announced)
New U.S. Manufacturing Capacity
Between 1Q 2007 and 4Q 2008 (24 months), there was significant growth in the industry’s manufacturing capacity.• 19 new facilities online• 31 announced facilities• 21 announced facility expansions
A total of 71 facilities have come on-line, been announced, or have expanded.
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Market Market
UpdateUpdate
2009 Highlights
• Nearly 10,000 MW installed in 2009
• 39% annual growth
• Total installations now above 35 GW
• Shattered all installation records thanks to the Recovery Act
• Turbine manufacturing is down compared to last year’s levels
• Need long-term policy certainty and market pull in order to grow manufacturing sector
U.S. is World Leader in Wind Power
U.S. Wind Industry: 2009Second year in a row adding over 40% of US capacity
Win
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Total Installation in 4Q 2009:4,041 MW
Total Installation in 2009:9,922 MW
Total U.S. Installation through 4Q 2009:35,159 MW
Source: American Wind Energy Association
Wind Power Installations by State
Top Ten States in 2009
Source: American Wind Energy Association
Top 10 Largest Wind Farms
State by State Installations (MW)
Source: American Wind Energy Association
Market Players
• Turbines Installed in 2009: Acciona WP, Clipper, DeWind, Fuhrlander, Gamesa, GE Energy, Mitsubishi, Nordex, REpower, Siemens, Suzlon & Vestas
• The project developer list continues to diversify and change with new developers increasing their activity in 2009 and other developers decreasing market activity.
• Utility ownership of wind projects trending at similar rates of 2008, more community-owned projects
Other Half of the Market: Manufacturing
● The U.S. continues to add new manufacturing facilities, but growth is down by a third:• 38 online, announced or expanded manufacturing
facilities in 2009, compared to 58 facilities in 2009.
● As new turbine orders continue to come in slowly, some manufacturing production is running at significantly decreased levels compared to 2008 due to decreased demand and some excess supply.
● Establishment of a long-term, stable market is still the key to unleashing investment in manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.• Countries are competing through policy for the wind
industry, wind manufacturing and jobs!
Major facilities online prior to 2008All new online in 2008 - 2009Announced facilities
U.S. Wind Manufacturing
Source: American Wind Energy Association; Updated Through 4Q2009
2008 Turbine Statistics
Turbine installed the most in the U.S. in 2008 was the 1.5-MW turbine. Average turbine capacity is 1.67 MW
Turbine ComponentsTurbine Ranges
Occupational Safety and Health = Core Value
● Improve Worker Safety and Health
● Support of Continuous Education and Training of Employers and Employees in the Wind Industry
● Work Cooperatively with Regulating Agencies to Ensure the Safety and Health for All Workers
AWEA Safety and Health Committee
● AWEA Safety and Health Committee• Created 3 years ago
• Over 450 members participating
• 9 subcommittees and task forces• 20-50 participants on each subcommittee
• Monthly conference calls
• Address the most pressing issues within the industry
AWEA Safety and Health Committee
● Steering Committee● Construction Safety Subcommittee● Manufacturing Safety Subcommittee● O&M Safety Subcommittee● Training and Education Subcommittee● Offshore Safety Subcommittee● Safety Survey Subcommittee● Confined Space Task Force● LOTO Task Force
Safety and Health Initiatives
● Education and Understanding the Intricacies of Development and the Sustainability of Wind Generation Plants
Safety and Health Initiatives
● Empowering Workers to be Engaged and Take Ownership in Worker Safety and Health Programs
Safety and Health Initiatives
● Collect and Monitor Injury, Illness, and Fatality Data
• Leading Indicators
• Injuries, Illness, and Fatalities
• What are the Causes
• Where are the Accidents
● Identify the High Hazard Areas
● Develop Solutions to Eliminate or Significantly Reduce Hazards
Identify High Risk Hazards
•Falls•Emergency Rescue•Confined Space•Environmental Conditions
Training Initiatives
Create and Develop Appropriate Safety and Health Training Programs and Educational Materials for All Sectors of the Wind Industry
•OSHA 10 Hour
•OSHA 30 Hour
•Supervisor
•Emergency Rescue
•Confined Space
Thank you!
More information :
Michele MyersManager, Labor, Health and Safety Policywww.awea.org | 202-383-2500 | [email protected]
www.awea.org/events
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Waste Management and Recycling& Associated Workplace Hazards
Justin August, CIHCovanta Energy Corporation
• Largest Energy-from-Waste (EfW) operator in the world
• Global presence; local relationships• North America, Asia & Europe• 4,000 employees
• 45 EfW and 8 biomass to electric facilities• Almost 10% of U.S. non-hydro renewable electricity• Over 6% of U.S post recycled waste disposal• 400,000 tons of metal recycled each year
Lee County EfW, Florida
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Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
• U.S. EPA states that Energy-from-Waste “produces electricity with less environmental impact than almost any other source”
• 25 States and the federal government defined EfW
as renewable
• A new 2,000-3,000 ton/day facility• 73 to 110 MW electricity
Converting Waste Into Clean Renewable PowerConverting Waste Into Clean Renewable Power
Helps Solve Three of the Nation’s Biggest Challenges• Climate Change One ton of trash reduces one ton of CO2 eq
• Energy Security Local renewable energy available 24/7
• Creates Jobs Typical facility creates 1,000 construction jobs (3+ years)
Metal: 50 lbs
Power: 500-750 kWh
Ash: 10% of original volume
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): 1 ton
Energy-from-Waste is a specially designed energy generation facility that uses household waste as fuel and helps solve some of society’s big challenges
Energy-from-Waste reduces waste volumes by 90%Energy-from-Waste reduces waste volumes by 90%
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Economic Investment Economic Investment Green Jobs Green Jobs
• 1,600 ton per day facility
• $450 million construction cost ~ 3 years of activity
• 300-500 direct construction jobs per year
• ~$31 million annual operating budget benefits local economy
• 50 full time to operate facility
– High paid jobs averaging more than $60K
• State Income Tax and Host Community benefits
• Goods and services purchased locally
Covanta - Industry Leader in VPP & EPA• EPA – Environmental Performance Track
•25 EPT Sites
• VPP - Top 7 of all Companies •39 VPP Star Sites
• VPP - Number of SGE/STM Participants•Top 4
VPP Sites (39)
Non-VPP Target Sites (13)
Mid-Con, CTSECONN, CTBristol, CT
Wallingford, CT
Hempstead, NYHuntington, NYMacArthur, NYBabylon, NY
Hudson Valley, NY
Essex, NJUnion, NJWERC, NJ
Alexandria, VAFairfax, VA
Niagara, NYOnondaga, NY
Harrisburg, PADelaware, PALancaster, PAPlymouth, PA
York, PAAbington TS, PA
Kent, MIDetroit, MI
Hennepin, MN
Indianapolis, IN
Marion, OR
BMP, CAMLP, CAPOPI, CAStanislaus, CADelano, CAMendota, CALong Beach, CA
Honolulu, HI
Huntsville, ALCFS-South
Southeastern, FLPasco, FLLake, FLLee, FL
Hillsborough, FL
Tulsa, OK
Covanta Facility OSHA VPP Status by OSHA Region
January 2010
Jonesboro, MEWest Enfield, ME Haverhill, MA
SEMASS, MASpringfield, MAPittsfield, MA
CFS-North
Montgomery, MDMontgomery TS, MD
Covanta Safety Management Systems
Corporate Technical Standards & Safety Steering Committee
WorkCare - Occupational Health Physicians for Injury Treatment and Exams
Regional Audits: Snapshots, Corporate Audit Program
Providing Support to Implement Corporate HS Policies
Facility Local Occupational Health Clinic / Mobile Exam Clinic
Near miss reports, Job Observations (JOB’s), Job Safety Analyses,Pre-job task briefings
The Covanta Safety Management and Communication Pyramid
Daily Near miss reports, JOBs, Job Safety Analyses
(JSAs/JHAs), Pre-job task briefings, accident reviews w/Region &
Site
Weekly Tailgates, Staff calls with VP HS
Monthly Safety training, Field calls with Regional personnel,
training material planning calls
Quarterly Safety steering committee meetings, technical
standards meetings, field employee meetings, Snapshots
Semi-annually Performance reviews, safety metric
compensation
Annually Company-wide safety meeting, Trade presentations,
OSHA meetings
Safety and Health Program ManagementCorporate Safety and Health Intranet Site
Mobile Equipment Safety
• Safety Upgrades• Seatbelt Use
Focus on Leading Indicators
• Internal “Snapshot” audits• Tracking/Trending “Near-Miss” events• Job Observations• Sharing of Best Practices
Modern Energy-from-WasteModern Energy-from-Waste
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