Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
Licence Register Number: P0796-01
Licensee: Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd
Location of Activity: Jamestown Road
Inchicore
Dublin 8
Attention: OEE Administration
Licencing and Control Division
Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 3000
Johnstown Castle Estate
Co. Wexford
Prepared by: Tom Collins
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd
Jamestown Road
Inchicore
Dublin 8
Date: March 2010
Annual Environmental Report of
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating
Ltd. in Compliance with the Requirements
of the IPPC Licence Register Number
P0796-01
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
CONTENTS Page No.
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview 2
1.2 Name and Location of the Site 3
1.3 Description of the Activities of the Site 4
1.4 Company Environmental Policy 5
1.5 Company Organisation Chart for Environmental Management 7
Section 2: Summary Information
2.1 Self Monitoring Data 9
2.1.1 Emissions to Air 10
2.1.2 Storm and Ground Water Monitoring 19
2.1.4 Noise Emissions 25
2.1.5 Solid Waste Monitoring – Non-Hazardous 26
2.1.6 Solid Waste Monitoring - Hazardous 27
2.2 Energy and Water Consumption 28
2.3 Environmental Incidents and Complaints 28
2.4 Report on Emissions and Waste Transfers 29-39
Section 3: Management of the Activity
3.1 Environmental Management System 41
3.2 Environmental Management Programme Report (EMP) for 2008 42
3.2 Monitoring Program for 2009 43
3.3.1 Personnel Responsible 43
3.3.2 Monitoring Procedures 43
3.3.3 Monitoring for 2008 43 3.3.4 Proposed Monitoring for 2009 43
3.3.5 Contractors Commissioned to Conduct Emission Monitoring 43
3.2 Pollution Emission Register 44
3.2 Environmental Protection Spending 45
3.2 Environmental Training and Education 46
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Environmental Organisation Chart
Appendix 2 EMF 014 – Complaints Register
Appendix 3 Objectives and Targets for 2009
Air
Water
Energy
Waste
Appendix 4 Programme Sampling and Analytical Methodologies
Appendix 5 Training
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SECTION 1
Introduction
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
1.1 Overview
In accordance with Schedule D of IPPC licence register number P0796-01, the
following is the Annual Environmental Report for the year 2008 at Jamestown Shot
Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd., Dublin 8. This Installation was granted its licence on
18th
May 2007. It is considered that the company has made significant improvements in
the management of its environmental affairs and the protection of the local environment
in which it operates. The Environmental Management Team on site are committed to
implementing an ongoing improvements programme at the facility. An Environmental
Management System (EMS) has been put in place. Through ongoing training all
associates at the facility are involved in this improvement programme. The continuous
improvement requirement of the IPPC process is fully embraced by the Environmental
Management Team.
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1.2 Name and Location of the Site
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. is situated in an industrial area on
Jamestown Road, which is located within a suburban setting in Inchicore, Dublin 8.
The plant occupies an area of approximately 3,822 square metres.
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1.3 Description of the Activities at the Site
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. (JSB Ltd) is situated on the
Jamestown Road, Inchicore Dublin 8. The company is involved in the surface
preparation and coating of steel with primer for structural use. This process is carried
out using a Gietart fully integrated automatic shot blasting, painting and drying
system which was installed on the JSB premises in 2004. The facility operates over
one shift for a 8 hour working day with painting occurring for approximately 5-6
hours per day.
The process can be broken down into the following phases:
Virgin steel (material) is feed into the machine by a set of cross transfers located
outside the main building in the yard. Infeed rollers carry the steel to an automatic
blower, which removes debris such as stones and leaves. The material then passes
underneath a natural gas powered heater to improve the drying time of the paint.
The steel then moves into the shot blast unit, where it is exposed to metal shot
(Zeleznik) to be blasted to an industry standard of SA 2.5. The mill scale produced by
the blasting is removed via a dust extracting unit. The shot used is recycled in the
system to be used again while dust is separated into a dust bag under the filter unit.
The blasted material then passes through a brush unit where any remaining pieces of
shot are removed and returned back to the hopper for reuse.
The material is then passed through the automatic paint spraying system, this unit has
sensors to detect the size, number of pieces and the distance between the units. It then
automatically sets the shortest stroke possible for the piece being painted. JSB have
changed from solvent based primers to water based primers in November 2007 and
are currently operating at a 8:2 ratio of solvent to water based paints.
The painted material is then passed through a drying tunnel, which is heated by
natural gas burners. The material once passed this stage is said to be cured and is
again cross transferred to be packed into bundles.
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1.4 Company Environmental Policy
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. recognise that in our day to day
operations, we as a business inevitably impact on the environment in a number of
ways. We are cognisant of this and are fully committed to minimising the potentially
harmful effects of our activities wherever and whenever possible.
This policy statement provides the framework on which our environmental
programme is based. The policy enables us to set targets for improvement and
measure progress in a tangible way. As a company we continually strive to mitigate
any harmful effects of our activities on the environment.
We are very conscious that we have to contribute to resource conservation and to
environmental protection and in the last twelve months we have invested heavily in
sourcing environmentally friendly products. We are currently implementing a major
process change at our Dublin facility which will result in much lower emissions than
achieved previously and in the future we will only be using water based products as
distinct from solvent based with major benefits for the environment.
We have undertaken to help every JSB employee further understand and appreciate
the environment through regular communication of our environmental objectives
through training programmes.
The Company Director has ultimate responsibility for the company's environmental
policy and performance which is managed by a core group of senior managers within
the company.
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OUR COMMITMENT
JSB will:
- Meet all relevant legislation and other requirements
- Seek to reduce consumption of materials in our operations and reuse rather than
dispose whenever possible
- Reduce wherever practicable the levels of harmful emmissions
- Seek to minimise the visual, noise and other impacts on the local environment
when conducting our activities
- Introduce environmental issues through training programmes and encourage the
implementation by all JSB staff of sound environmental practices.
Signed Frank Moore
Company Director
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd.
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1.5 Company Organisation Chart for Environmental Management
The Environmental Manager is appointed as the specific Management Representative
as defined in the Standard (ISO 14001). The Environmental Manager reports directly
to the Board of Management.
The Environmental Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the
Environmental Management System and for reporting to senior management on the
performance of the system.
The Environmental Manager is assisted by a cross section of the work force as
determined by the Board of Management and detailed in the responsibility section of
the environmental management manuals.
Resource requirements are identified and approved as part of the Environmental
Management Programme (Plan) development. Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal
Coating Ltd. is committed to providing adequate resources and personnel for the
effective operation of the Environmental Management System.
Each responsible person as designated by the Board of Management is responsible for
implementing Environmental Procedures in each relevant department as defined in the
Environmental Management System Structure and Organisation Chart.
The Environmental Management Programme is coordinated by the Environmental
Management Team (EMT) as represented in Table 1.1 below.
TABLE 1.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Name Job Title Responsibilities
Frank Moore Company Director Overall management
responsibility
Tom Collins Environmental Health and Safety
Manager
Overall Technical and
Environmental
responsibility
Brendan Nolan Production Manager Overall responsibility for
production related
environmental issues
Joe Maloney Production Supervisor Day-to-day responsibility
for production related
environmental issues
The Environmental Organisation Chart is included in Appendix 1
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SECTION 2
Summary Information
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
2.1 Self-Monitoring Data
This section outlines all summary data derived from the ongoing monitoring programme at
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. as per the requirements of IPPC licence
register number P0796-01. Tables 2.1 to 2.4 give the results of monitoring for the following
emissions:
• Emissions to Air;
• Storm Water Emission;
• Solid Waste Monitoring-Non-Hazardous;
• Solid Waste Monitoring-Hazardous;
• Ambient Monitoring - Groundwater Monitoring;
• Noise Emissions.
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2.1.1 Emissions to Air
The results of the monitoring programme are detailed in Tables 4.1 – 4.3 below:
TABLE 2.1: VOLUMETRIC FLOW MEASUREMENTS
Emission
Point Sampling Date
Temp.
(oC)
Volume Flow
(Nm3/hr)
Volume Flow Emission
Limit Value (m3/hr) Note 1
A2-1 9/3/09 14 6993 10,646
A2-2 9/3/09 40 1,777 3,185
Note 1
Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No. P0796-01
Note 2: Results are referenced to standard temperature 273k and pressure 1013.25kPa no correction for
oxygen or water content.
TABLE 2.2: RESULTS OF TOTAL ORGANICS (AS C) ANALYSIS
Emission Point Parameter Conc. (as C)
(mg/Nm3)
Mass Flow
(kg/hr)
Emission Limit Value
(Total Organics as C)
(mg/m3)
A2-1 Total Organics
(as C) 24.8 1.73 75
A2-2 Total Organics
(as C) 31.0 5.1 x 10
-2 50
Note: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa, no correction for oxygen or
water content.
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TABLE 2.3: TOTAL PARTICULATE RESULTS
Emission Point Parameter Concentration
(mg/Nm3)
Mass Flow
(kg/hr)
Guidance Limit
Value
(mg/m3)
A2-1
P
articula
tes
<0.29 <2.02 x 10-3
20
Note: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa, no correction for oxygen or
water content.
There in no limit value for particulates specified in the IPPC licence P0796-01. For guidance, the result
has been compared with the TA Luft 2002 limit value for total dust, including micro dust as outlined
Section 5.2 General Requirements to Emission Limits.
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The results of the monitoring programme are detailed in Tables 2.5 – 2.8 below:
TABLE 2.5: VOLUMETRIC FLOW MEASUREMENTS
Emission
Point Sampling Date and Time
Temp.
(oC)
Volume Flow
(Nm3/hr)
Volume Flow Emission
Limit Value (m3/hr) Note 1
A2-1 7/7/09 (10.20-10:25) 24 5,827 10,646
A2-2 7/7/09 (09.50-09:55) 50 1,191 3,185
Note 1
Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No. P0796-01
Note 2: Results are referenced to standard temperature 273k and pressure 1013.25kPa
TABLE 2.6: SUMMARY OF TOC (AS C) READINGS
Emission
Point Parameter
Date &
Time
Conc. (as C)
(mg/Nm3)
Mass Flow
(kg/hr)
Emission Limit
Value (TOC as
C)
A2-1 Total Organic
Carbon (as C)
7/7/09
10.25-10.55 6.2 3.61 x 10-1 75mg/m
3
A2-2 Total Organic
Carbon (as C) 7/709 7.3 8.65 x 10-2 50mg/m
3
Note 1: Results are referenced to standard temperature 273k and pressure 1013.25kPa.
Note 2: Average of Total Organic Carbon (as C) results from Tables 4.3 and 4.4.
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
Note 1: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa
Note 2: Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No.
P0796-01
TABLE 2.7 A2-1 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) RESULTS AS C
(PROPANE EQUIVALENT)
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
10.25.00 2.73 10:41:00 5.79
10.26:00 3.06 10:42:00 6.11
10/27:00 3.54 10:43:00 5.95
10.28:00 3.70 10:44:00 6.59
10.29:00 6.11 10:45:00 8.84
10:30:00 4.82 10:46:00 8.04
10:31:00 4.98 10:47:00 11.42
10:32:00 5.15 10:48:00 9.33
10:33:00 3.86 10:49:00 9.49
10:34:00 4.02 10:50:00 8.68
10.35:00 4.34 10:51:00 8.68
10.36::00 4.66 10:52:00 8.52
10.37::00 4.34 10:53:00 8.04
10.38::00 5.31 10:54:00 7.40
10:39:00 5.47 1o:55:00 7.08
10:40:00 5.95
Average Concentration: 6.19
IPPC Concentration Limit 75Note 2
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Note 1: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa
Note 2: Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No.
P0796-01
TABLE 2.8 A2-2 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) RESULTS AS C
( PROPANE EQUIVALENT )
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
09:50:00 8.68 12:16:00 4
09:51:00 8.52 12:17:00 4
09:52:00 9.81 12:18:00 5
09:53:00 8.84 12:19:00 4
09:54:00 9.00 12:20:00 4
09:55:00 7.88 12:21:00 4
09:56:00 9.33 12:22:00 4
09:57:00 9.00 12:23:00 4
09:58:00 9.33 12:24:00 4
10:59:00 9 12:25:00 4
10:00:00 6.59 12:26:00 4
10:01:00 7.88 12:27:00 4
10:02:00 8.36 12:28:00 4
10:03:00 6.91 12:29:00 4
10:04:00 5.95 12:30:00 4
10:05:00 7.88
Average Concentration: 7.3
IPPC Concentration Limit 50Note 2
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The results of the monitoring programme are detailed in Tables 2.9 – 2.13 below:
TABLE 2.9: VOLUMETRIC FLOW MEASUREMENTS
Emission
Point Sampling Date and Time
Temp.
(oC)
Volume Flow
(Nm3/hr)
Volume Flow Emission
Limit Value (m3/hr) Note 1
A2-1 09/03/09 (10.45-10.50) 14 6,993 10,646
A2-2 09/03/09 (10.50-10.55 40 1,777 3,185
Note 1 Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No. P0796-01
Note 2: Results are referenced to standard temperature 273k and pressure 1013.25kPa
TABLE 2.10: SUMMARY OF TOC (AS C) READINGS
Emission
Point Parameter
Date &
Time
Conc. (as C)
(mg/Nm3)
Mass Flow
(kg/hr)
Emission Limit
Value (TOC as
C)
A2-1 Total Organic
Carbon (as C)
09/03/08
10.50-11.20 24.8 1.73 75mg/m
3
A2-2 Total Organic
Carbon (as C)
09/03/09
10.10=10.40 31.0 5.1 x 10
-3 50mg/m
3
Note 1: Results are referenced to standard temperature 273k and pressure 1013.25kPa.
Note 2: Average of Total Organic Carbon (as C) results from Tables 4.3 and 4.4.
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd – Annual Environmental Report 2009
Note 1: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa
Note 2: Emission limit value as per Schedule B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No.
P0796-01
TABLE 2.11 A2-1 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) RESULTS AS C
(METHANE EQUIVALENT)
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
10:50:00 20.3 11:06:00 34.6
10:51:00 21.2 11:07:00 28.3
10:52:00 22.0 11:08:00 27.2
10:53:00 20.7 11:09:00 27.7
10:54:00 23.5 11:10:00 27.7
10:55:00 24.3 11:11:00 27.8
10:56:00 24.4 11:12:00 24.6
10:57:00 24.3 11:13:00 19.5
10:58:00 24.1 11:14:00 18.5
10:59:00 27.5 11:15:00 21.7
11:00:00 29.6 11:16:00 20.7
11:01:00 30.9 11:17:00 20.6
11:03:00 31.2 11:17:00 18.5
11:04:00 30.7 11:18:00 19.5
11:05:00 31.8 11:19:00 19.0
Average Concentration: 24.8 IPPC Concentration
Limit 75Note 2 Concentration Limit 75Note 2
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Note 1: Results are referenced to temperature
273K and pressure 101.325 kPa
Note 2: Emission limit value as per Schedule
B.1 Emissions to Air, of Licence Register No.
P0796-01
TABLE 2.12 A2-2 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) RESULTS AS C
(METHANE EQUIVALENT)
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
Time
(hr:min) mg/Nm
3
10:10:00 30.1 10:26:00 24.4
10:11:00 33.0 10:27:00 22.5
10:12:00 31.5 10:28:00 23.0
10:13:00 33.6 10:29:00 23.8
10:14:00 33.4 10:30:00 24.3
10:15:00 34.4 10:31:00 28.6
10:16:00 33.3 10:32:00 30.7
10:17:00 31.4 10:33:00 35.4
10:18:00 31.0 10:34:00 37.9
10:19:00 30.4 10:35:00 38.8
10:20:00 28.1 10:36:00 34.3
10:21:00 30.7 10:37:00 36.8
10:22:00 31.8 10:38:00 37.0
10:23:00 25.1 10:40:00 40.7
10:24:00 22.7 37.1
Average Concentration: 31.0 IPPC Concentration
Limit 50Note 2 Concentration Limit 50
Note 2
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TABLE 2.13 SOLVENT TUBE RESULTS
Solvent A2-1
Conc. (as C) (mg/Nm3)
A2-2
Conc. (as C) (mg/Nm3)
Date and Time of Sampling 09/03/09 10.50-11.20 09/03/09 10.10-10.40
Toluene - 0.2
Note 1: Results are referenced to temperature 273K and pressure 101.325 kPa
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2.1.2 Storm Water Emission
APHA - American Public Health Association, Standard Methods for the Examination of Waters and Waste Waters, 21st Edition 2005
Note 1: The European Communities (Quality of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations, 1989 (SI. No. 294 of 1989) for A3 waters
APHA - American Public Health Association, Standard. 294 of 1989) for A3 waters.
.
TABLE 2.14 SAMPLE ANALYSIS REPORT OF STORM WATER
Facility Name: JSB Ltd IPPC Licence No. P0796-01
Sampling Location: South East Corner of
Facility
Sampling Date: 17/06/09
Sampled By: Ronan Connolly
Sample Type: Storm Water, SW2
Weather: Overcast, damp
Other Remarks:
Received at: BnM Newbridge, Kildare
By: Noelle Fox
Date: : 17/06/09
Sample Ref. No.: 203837
Parameter Units Results Limit of
Detection
Legislative
LimitNote 1
Analytical
Technique
Accreditation
pH pH Units 7.6 0.1-14 5.5-9.0 APHA G/05 Y
Conductivity µS/cm 131 - 1000 APHA G/06 Y
COD mg/l 32 <10 40 APHA G/03 Y
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2.1.3 Ambient Monitoring – Groundwater Monitoring
TABLE 2.15 RESULTS OF FIELD DATA MEASUREMENT FOR
GROUNDWATER
Borehole Identification Parameter
GW1 GW2
Interim Guideline
Values
IGV Note 1
Analytical
Technique
Total Depth of
Groundwater Borehole
(mbgl)
6.23 7.14 ----- Electronic Dip
meter.
Static Water Level
(SWL) (mbgl) 0.82 1.45 -----
Electronic Dip
meter.
Temperature 12.7 12.5 ----- Conductivity
meter
Visual
Inspection/Odour
Grey/Cloudy,
few suspended
solids, slight
odour.
Clear, few
suspended
solids, slight
odour.
----- In situ
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TABLE 2.16 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER
Parameter Component Units EPA IGV Limit of
Detection GW-1 GW-2
Conductivity @ 25ºC - µS/cm 1000 - 458 1360
Total Organic Carbon - mg/l - <5mg/l <5 8
Boron (Dissolved) - µg/l 1000 <2 120 100
Mercury - µg/l 1 <0.05 <1 <1
Metals (Dissolved) Arsenic
µg/l
10 <2 2 <2
Silver µg/l - <2 <2 <2
Aluminium µg/l 200 <2 139 122
Beryllium µg/l - <1 <1 <1
Barium µg/l 100 72 72 57
Chromium µg/l 30 <2 5 2
TABLE 2.17 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER (Contd.)
Parameter Component Units EPA IGV Limit of
Detection GW-1 GW-2
Metals (Dissolved) Tin µg/l - <1 <1 <1
Nickel µg/l 20 <2 11 4
Lead µg/l 10 <1 1 <1
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Antimony µg/l - <1 <1 <1
Selenium µg/l - <2 2 <1
Zinc µg/l 100 <2 330 5
Cadmium µg/l 5 <0.4 0.4 <0.4
Cobalt µg/l - <1 <1 <1
Copper µg/l 30 <2 6 3
Manganese µg/l 50 <1 2 517
Iron mg/l 0.2 <0.1 0.1 0.01
Note 1: A Guide Value refers to EPA Guideline Values for the Protection of Groundwater in Ireland IGV = Interim Guideline Value. Note these standards are presented for
guideline purposes only, therefore, due care should be exercised in cross-referencing these standards with the groundwater results obtained.
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2.1.4 Noise Emissions
Table 2.19 presents the results of the noise survey undertaken during normal daytime activities as part in the noise abatement programme.
The JSB Ltd. facility does not operate at night-time therefore no night-time monitoring was undertaken during this event.
TABLE 2.19: AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS
Location
No.
Period
(mins) Date
Start
Time
Leq
dB(A)
L10
dB(A)
L90
dB(A)
Lmax
dB(A)
N1 30:00 19/8/09 12:13 69.4 70.5 57.7 92.3
N2 30:00 19/8/09 10.55 67.1 67.5 60.9 91.4
N3 30:00 19/8/09 13.01 57.0 58.0 55.3 71.1
N4 30:00 19/8/09 11.38 66.8 65.5 53.5 92.9
NSR1 30:00 19/8/09 10.05 59.3 61.5 49.8 80
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2.1.5 Solid Waste Monitoring – Non-Hazardous
Summary data for results of solid waste monitoring at Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. in 2009 is detailed in Table 2.20 (non-
hazardous waste) and Table 2.21 (hazardous waste) below.
TABLE 2.20: NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED ON-SITE
Waste Category Use EWC Code Quantity/Annum Recycled /
Removed By:
Wood Processed
or Chipped
19 12 07 0.41 Thorntons
Municipal Waste 20 03 01 1.50 tonnes Thorntons /ozo
Waste steel shot /
dust
Shotblasting 12 01 01 13.35 tonnes Galway metals
Packaging Waste Primers/ Curing/
Thinner agents
15 01 04 0.25 tonnes
Galway metals
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2.1.6 Solid Waste Monitoring – Hazardous
TABLE 2.21: HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED ON SITE
Waste Category Use EWC Code Quantity/Annum Recycled /
Removed By:
Oil/ Solvent
contaminated rags
Cleaning 15 02 02 0.078 tonnes Enva
Waste solvent,
sludge, oily water
Washdown
residues
08 01 11 0.6 tonnes Enva
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2.2 Energy and Water Consumption
Summary data for energy and water usage at Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. is detailed in Table 2.11 below.
TABLE 2.11: ENERGY AND WATER USAGE ON SITE FOR 2009
Parameter Units 2009
Electricity Kilowatt Hours 235,019
Gas Kilowatt Hours 396,709
Water Cubic meters 250
Diesel Litres 2600
2.3 Environmental Incidents and Complaints
All environmental incidents and complaints are recorded in the incidents and complaints register (EMF014) which is submitted annually to the
EPA as part of the Annual Environmental Report.
Environmental Incidents are controlled under procedure EP 8.0 and form EPF 8.1. EP 8.0 is the procedure for notifying the agency in event of
an environmental incident - which outlines the mechanisms for the response to and reporting of incidents. EPF 8.0 is the log sheet that details
the incident. These documents are included in Appendix 2.
There were no environmental incidents reported for the reporting period between the 1st of January 2009 and the 31
st of December 2009.
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Environmental Queries or Complaints are controlled under procedure EP 11.0 and form EPF 11.1. EP 11.0 is the procedure for handling
environmental incidents and complaints. EPF 11.1 is used to record details of the complaint including the description of the complaint, the cause
of the complaint, the initial investigation, corrective action summary and complaint resolution summary. Corrective action procedures and
environmental non-conformance are controlled under procedures EP 10.0 and EP 9.0 respectively. Potential and actual non-conforming
situations are documented on a environmental corrective action form, EPF 10.1. These documents are included in Appendix 2.
All completed forms are placed within a register of environmental complaints and maintained on file by the Environmental Manager.
2.4 Report on Emissions and Waste Transfers
This Annual Environmental Report contains the Report on the Emissions and Waste Transfers, which has additionally been submitted to the
EPA electronically.
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AER Returns Worksheet Version 1.1.10
REFERENCE YEAR 2009
1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION
Parent Company Name Jamestown Shot Blasting & Metal Coating Limited
Facility Name Jamestown Shot Blasting & Metal Coating Limited
PRTR Identification Number P0796
Licence Number P0796-01
Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity
No. class_name
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Address 1 Jamestown Road
Address 2 Inchicore
Address 3 Dublin 8
Address 4
Country Ireland
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Coordinates of Location -6.3397 53.3365
River Basin District IEEA
NACE Code 2561
Main Economic Activity Treatment and coating of metals
AER Returns Contact Name Frank Moore
AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected]
AER Returns Contact Position Director
AER Returns Contact Telephone Number 01-4537331
AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number
AER Returns Contact Fax Number 01-4544322
Production Volume 0.0
Production Volume Units
Number of Installations 0
Number of Operating Hours in Year 0
Number of Employees 0
User Feedback/Comments
Web Address
2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES
Activity Number Activity Name
50.1 General
3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)
Is it applicable? Yes
Have you been granted an exemption ? No
If applicable which activity class applies (as per Schedule 2 of the regulations) ?
Is the reduction scheme compliance route being used ?
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For the purposes of the National Inventory on Greenhouse Gases, landfill operators are requested to provide summary data on landfill gas (Methane) flared or utilised on their facilities to accompany the figures for total methane generated. Operators should only report their Net methane (CH4) emission to the environment under T(total) KG/yr for Section A: Sector specific PRTR pollutants above. Please complete the table below:
Landfill:
Jamestown Shot Blasting & Metal Coating Limited
Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised Method Used
additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/Year M/C/E Method Code Designation or
Description
Facility Total Capacity m3
per hour
Total estimated methane generation (as per site model) 0.0 N/A
Methane flared 0.0 0.0 (Total Flaring Capacity)
Methane utilised in engine/s 0.0 0.0 (Total Utilising Capacity)
Net methane emission (as reported in Section A above) 0.0 N/A
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4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS | PRTR# : P0796 | Facility Name : Jamestown Shot Blasting & Metal Coating Limited | Filename : P0
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SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of youconcerns Releases from your facility
RELEASES TO WATERS
POLLUTANT
Method Used
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code
Designation or Description Emission Point 1
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS
RELEASES TO WATERS
POLLUTANT
Method Used
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code
Designation or Description Emission Point 1
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)
RELEASES TO WATERS
POLLUTANT
Method Used
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Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code
Designation or Description Emission Point 1
4.3 RELEASES TO WASTEWATER OR SEWER
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SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS
OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER
POLLUTANT METHOD
Method Used
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code DesignationDescription
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)
OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER
POLLUTANT METHOD
Method Used
Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code DesignationDescription
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SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS
RELEASES TO LAND
POLLUTANT METHOD
Method Used
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)
RELEASES TO LAND
POLLUTANT METHOD
Method Used
Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission
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Quantity (Tonnes per Year) Method Used
Transfer Destination European
Waste Code Hazardous Quantity T/Year
Description of Waste
Waste Treatment Operation M/C/E Method Used Location of Treatment
Within the Country 12 01 01 No 13.35 Waste Steel Shot R4 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland GaCo
To Other Countries 15 01 04 No 0.25 Packaging Waste R4 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland GaCo
To Other Countries 08 01 11 Yes 0.6 Waste Paint/oily water R2 M Weighed Abroad En
To Other Countries 15 02 02 Yes 0.078 Oily Rags R1 M Weighed Abroad En
Within the Country 20 03 01 No 0.9 Municipal Waste D1 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland ThoLtd
Within the Country 20 03 01 No 0.6 Municipal Waste D1 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland OZ
Within the Country 20 01 38 No 0.41 Wooden Pallets R1 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland ThoLtd
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SECTION 3
Management of the Activity
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3.1 Environmental Management System
In compliance with IPCC Licence Register Number P0796-01 (Condition 2, Section
2.2) an Environmental Management System has been established at Jamestown Shot
Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. All documents, procedures, forms and record sheets
are controlled by revision numbers, stamped master copy and stored in the
Environmental Management filing cabinet in the Main Office.
The following documentation is controlled:
I. Environmental Management Forms
II. Environmental Management Procedures
See Appendix 3 for master lists of the Environmental Management Forms and
Procedures.
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3.2 Environmental Management Programme Report (EMP) for 2009
In accordance with Condition 2, Section 2.2.2.3 of IPPC licence register number
P0796-01, the Environmental Management Team has developed an Environmental
Management Programme (EMP) for 2009. The purpose of the EMP is to ensure that
the objectives and targets are supported by a realistic programme that is implemented
throughout the organization. This programme reviews and measures the objectives
and targets set for 2009 and identifies and sets objectives and targets for 2010.
The implementation of a switchover from solvent based paints to water based paints
in November 2007 has removed fugitive emissions (e.g. toluene, isopropanol, isomers
of xylene) within Jamestown Shot Blasting.
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3.3 Monitoring Programme for 2010
3.3.1 Personnel Responsible
Name Job Title
Frank Moore Company Director
Tom Collins Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Brendan Nolan Production Manager
Joe Maloney Production Supervisor
3.3.2 Monitoring Procedures
These are included in Appendix 6
3.3.3 Monitoring for 2009
• Air Emissions Monitoring
• Surface Water Monitoring
• Groundwater Monitoring
• Noise Survey
3.3.4 Proposed Monitoring for 2010
• Air Emissions Monitoring (Quarterly)
• Surface Water Monitoring (Biannual)
• Groundwater Monitoring (Annual)
• Noise Survey (Annual)
3.3.5 Contractors Commissioned to Conduct Emission Monitoring
Bord Na Mona, Environmental Consultancy Services, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
• Agreed Turn-Around Times with Contractors
One month from date of sampling
• Submission Dates to EPA
10 working days after end of half year being reported on.
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3.4 Pollution Emission Register
A Pollution Emissions Register (PER) is a register of potentially harmful pollutant
releases or transfers, from industries regulated under the EPA Act of 1992. The annual
publication of the PER will provide the public with comprehensive information on the
use, control, transfer and release of pollutants in industry and create a powerful
motivation for waste reduction. Due to the changeover from solvent based paints in
the process to water based paints in 2007, it is our opinion that there is no pollutant
that requires tracking.
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3.5 Environmental Protection Spending
Table 3.2 below details the spending on environmental protection during 2009
TABLE 3.1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPEND FOR 2009
Item Cost - Euro
Agency Fee 8,740
Bord na Mona:
Consultancy Costs
Monitoring Costs
10,800
1,550
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. Personnel Costs
Technical/Environmental Manager
Various other personnel
12,000
2700
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. Licence Compliance Costs
Environmental Training
Monitoring Equipment
800
1,850
TOTAL SPEND IN 2009 38,440
As a result of our switch from solvent to water based paints we have seen our gas
bill increase by ten times.
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3.6 Environmental Training and Education
In compliance with IPPC Licence Register Number P0796-01, an Environmental
Training Programme has been established at Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal
Coating Limiting.
This section details the programme including procedures to control Environmental
Awareness and Training.
These procedures ensure that there is awareness throughout the organization at all
levels of the following:
• The importance of compliance with the Licence
• The potential environmental effects of work activities and potential consequences
of departure from specified operating procedures
• Individual roles and responsibilities in achieving compliance with the Licence
• Environmental benefits of improved performance
Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. has established procedures for
identifying environmental training needs and for providing appropriate training for all
personnel whose work can have significant effect upon the environment (EP 20). This
document is included in Appendix 7.
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APPENDIX 1
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Environmental Management Organisation Chart
General Manager
Frank Moore
Technical/Environmental Manager
Tom Collins
Production Manager
Joe Maloney
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APPENDIX 2
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Env. Impact Ass. Sheet. Document: EMF014
Jamestown Shot Blasting and
Metal Coating Ltd.
Revision: 0
Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 Page: 1 of 1
Title:
I. Complaints Register
II.
Period:
2009
Incident
Yes/No
Incident Date Incident Ref. No.
January No
February No
March No
April No
May No
June No
July No
August No
September No
October No
November No
December No
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APPENDIX 3
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Objectives & Targets Register for 2010 at Jamestown Shot Blasting
and Metal Coating Ltd. as part of IPPC Licence Requirments
ATTENTION: Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 3000
Johnstown Castle
Co. Wexford
PREPARED BY: Mr. Tom Collins
Jamestown Road
Inchicore
Dublin 8
DATE: March 2010
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1.0 INTERPRETATION
For the purpose of this document the following interpretations have been made on the definition of
“objectives”, “targets”, target date”, and “persons responsible”.
For the purpose of this document the following definitions are relevant:
Objectives
Environmental objectives are the means/actions by which targets will be achieved. This will include a
measurable range of activities.
Targets
Environmental targets are goals or aims, which when achieved will result in significant reductions in
emissions from the facility or general improvement in the overall performance of the facility.
Target Date
This is the date or time frame by which the ultimate target will be achieved.
Persons Responsible
These are the Jamestown Shot Blasting and Metal Coating Ltd. personnel with the overall
responsibility of ensuring that the objectives and targets presented in this document are completed on
schedule.
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2.0 TIME FRAME
This document outlines the methodologies by which the programme will be implemented. It is
proposed to run the programme over a four-year time frame, which will be reviewed annually and
amended accordingly by the EMT.
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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Objectives & Targets programme will be coordinated by the Environmental Management Team.
Members of this team are listed below together with their key responsibilities.
TABLE 1.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Name Job Title Responsibilities
Frank Moore General Manager Overall management
responsibility
Tom Collins Technical / Environmental Manager Overall Technical and
Environmental
responsibility
Joe Maloney Production Manager Day-to-day responsibility
for production related
environmental issues
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 Air Emissions Form EMS 3.1
4.2 Water Emissions Form EMS 3.2
4.3 Noise Emissions Form EMS 3.3
4.4 Waste Emissions Form EMS 3.4
4.5 Energy Usage Reduction Form EMS 3.5
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AIR EMISSIONS EMS 4.1
Target Target Date Objectives Person Responsible
To keep our emission levels as low as possible Throughout the
year
Brendan Nolan
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WATER EMISSIONS EMS 4.2
Target Target Date Objectives Person Responsible
To ensure that all water monitoring requirements are achieved. Throughout the
year
Tom Collins
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NOISE EMISSIONS EMS 4.3
Target Target Date Objectives Person Responsible
To keep our noise levels as low as possibe i. Tom Collins
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WASTE EMISSIONS EMS 4.4
Target Target Date Objectives Person Responsible
Tom Collins
To recycle as much timber waste as possible
To recycle as much maintenance oil as possible
To minimize all waste streams as much as possible
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ENERGY USAGE REDUCTION EMS 4.5
Target Target Date Objectives Person Responsible
To become more energy efficient in 2010 i. Tom Collins
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Table 4.1
Activity/Emission Target Target Date Objective Responsibility Comments
Use of solvent based
compounds
Reduce or eliminate
solvent based compounds
Ongoing Reduce or eliminate solvent based
compounds
Tom Collins In November 2007, JSB
implemented a complete
switchover from solvent
based paints to water
based paints. They are
currently operating at a
9:1 water to solvent based
paint ratio.
Combustion gas emissions Reduce combustion gas
emissions from boiler
Ongoing annual
service/monitoring
1) Management of ongoing boiler
service programme
2) Minimise emissions by
reducing energy consumption
Tom Collins Ongoing
In-house practices Reduction in air emissions
by improved in-house
cleaning practices
Ongoing Maintain an ongoing cleaning and
work practices strategy
Tom Collins Ongoing
Air Emissions To monitor air emissions
in accordance with IPPC
licence
Ongoing Maintain ongoing monitoring
program
Tom Collins Ongoing
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Table 4.2
Activity/Emission Target Target Date Objective Responsibility Comments
Shipment of waste Maintain waste register Ongoing Maintain a hazardous waste
register
Maintain a non-hazardous waste
register
Tom Collins .In 2008 we kept an
accurate waste register
Recycling Maximise recycling of
waste materials
Ongoing 1) Review current recycling
practices
2) Implement any improvements
identified
Tom Collins Maintain an ongoing
programme of recycling
Waste production Minimise volume of waste
produced
Ongoing 1) Review current waste production
2) Implement any improvements
identified
Tom Collins During 2009 we will
continue to look for waste
reduction measures
Waste primer, curing
agent and thinner
containers, waste solvent,
waste oil
Minimise usage Ongoing Switch to water-based paints Tom Collins Process uses 80% water-
based paints. We will
strive to reduce this in
2009
Waste primer, curing
agent and thinner
containers, waste solvent,
waste oil
To reduce
containers/drums
Ongoing Assess drum quantites and on-site
usage
Tom Collins Less containers with water
based paints in use. Water
based paint containers
refilled when empty and
then reused by JSB
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Table 4.3
Activity/Emission Target Target Date Objective Responsibility Comments
Storm water To monitor storm water
un accordance with IPPC
licence
Ongoing Maintain ongoing monitoring
programme
Tom Collins .
Ground water To monitor storm water
un accordance with IPPC
licence
Ongoing Maintain ongoing monitoring
programme
Tom Collins Ongoing
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Table 4.4
Activity/Emission Target Target Date Objective Responsibility Comments
Energy consumption Reduce the energy
requirements at JSB
Ongoing Maintain training and awareness
programme to inform and involve
the JSB associates in an energy
conservation strategy e.g. lighting,
heating etc.
Tom Collins .
Recycling Maximise recycling of
waste materials
Ongoing 3) Review current recycling
practices
4) Implement any improvements
identified
Tom Collins Maintain an ongoing
programme of recycling
Waste production Minimise volume of waste
produced
Ongoing 3) Review current waste production
4) Implement any improvements
identified
Tom Collins
Waste primer, curing
agent and thinner
containers, waste solvent,
waste oil
Minimise usage Ongoing Switch to water-based paints Tom Collins Process uses 80% water-
based paints
Waste primer, curing
agent and thinner
containers, waste solvent,
waste oil
To reduce
containers/drums
Ongoing Assess drum quantites and on-site
usage
Tom Collins Less containers with water
based paints in use
Waste steel shot To reduce/recycle Ongoing 1) Review current recycling
practices
2) Implement any improvements
identified
Tom Collins Maintain an ongoing
programme of recycling
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APPENDIX 4
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Monitoring Programme
Sampling and Analytical Methodologies
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1.0 Sampling
1.1 Air
The site will be visited by sampling specialists from Bord na Mona to conduct air
emissions testing on stacks A2-1 and A2-2. Stack A2-1 will be tested on a quarterly
basis for particulates and for Total Organic Carbon. On an annual basis, monitoring
for organic solvents will be conducted at both stacks A2-1 and A2-2. Stack A2-2 will
also be sampled on a quarterly basis for Total Organic Carbon. In addition, volume
flow and temperature will be measured at the stacks.
• Volume Flow and Temperature
Volume flow is measured in accordance with ASTM standard test method D3154*91
for average velocity in a duct (pitot tube method). A standard L-type pitot tube and
digital monometer are used to record velocity pressures. A K-type is used for
measuring temperature.
• Particlates
Particulate matter is monitored isokinetically using the SCH.502 Gravimat instrument.
The monitoring is carried out according to the British Standard BS3405. On completion
of sampling, the filters are brought to the Bord na Móna laboratory complex where the
filters were weighed using a 5-point calibrated balance.
• Total Organic Carbon
Total Organics, quantified relative to methane, will be determined using a Signal
Total Hydrocarbon analyser. The instrument employs flame ionisation detection and
is calibrated against a reference methane standard prior to the commencement of the
measurement programme. Results from the instrument are expressed as Total
Hydrocarbons in ppm (methane equivalent). The results are subsequently converted
to mg/m3. Prior to commencement of monitoring, the Mini-FID is calibrated using a
500ppm Methane/Air gas mixture standard.
• Organic Solvents
The sample are collected onto a thermal desorption tube using a specialised SKC
sample pump for a period of thirty minutes at a flow rate of 200ml/min. Following
thermal desorption, the sample is analysed using Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry. This system consists of Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph interfaced
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with an Agilent 5793 Network MSD and equipped with a high resuolution capillary
column allowing for the detection and resolution of thoses components expected to be
present. The reults are expressed in mg/Nm3.
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1.2 Stormwater
A representative sample of the surface water runoff from the site is extracted from the
storm drain SW2 by Bord na Mona staff on a biannual basis using basic grab
sampling technique. The parameters that will be analysed by laboratory personnel are
pH and COD.
1.3 Groundwater
Groundwater samples are taken on an annual basis from locations GW1 and GW2.
Prior to collection of sample, the bore hole is purged to a volume equivalent of 2 and
5 bore hole volumes using the “watterra inertial lift pump” system. The parameters
that will be analysed by laboratoy personnel are pH, TOC, conductivity and heavy
metals.
1.4 Noise
The noise survey is carried out annually in accordance with the International Standard
Orgnisation (ISO) 1996 Acoustics – Description and Measurement of Environmental
Noise Part 1, 2 and 3 in addition to the Environmental Protection Agency
‘Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document’. Noise is recorded during the day
for 15-minute periods at four boundary locations, N1, N2, N3and N4 and for 30
minutes at the nearest sensitive receptor NSR1. The measurement parameters that are
recorded are Leq(A), Lmax (A), L90(A) and L10(A).
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As part of the Quality System in place in Bord na Móna, Environmental Ltd.,
measures are taken to ensure controlled chain of custody. An outline of the chain
of custody is given below.
CONTROLLED CHAIN OF CUSTODY
SITE TRANSPORT LABORATORY
Sampling and packaging
of all samples will be
carried out by Bord na Móna Technical Team:
Transport
Document Form
Transport to
laboratory by
Bord na Móna
Technical Team.
Sample
Reception Form
Receiving of samples at Bord na
Móna Environmental Laboratory
complex by:
Laboratory Manager
(Secure laboratory complex access
to authorised personnel only)
→ → ↓
Storage of all samples for 1 month period after report issue.
↓
Supervised Disposal
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2.0 Analysis
All samples are returned to the Bord na Mona laboratory complex via a controlled
chain of custody route. Subsequent analysis is carried out in struct accordance with
standard methodologies as detailed in Tables 2.1 and 2.2 below:
TABLE 2.1: AIR
Parameter Method
Organic Solvents (volatile organic compounds) GC-MS
TABLE 2.2: STORM WATER
Parameter Method
pH G/05 Based on APHA, 2005, 21st Edition, Method 4500 H+B
COD G/03 Based on APHA, 2005, 21st Edition, Method 5220D
TABLE 2.3: GROUNDWATER
Parameter Method Limit of Detection
Boron (dissolved) ICP-MS <2 µg/l
COD G/03 Based on APHA, 2005, 21st Edition,
Method 5220D
<10 mg/l
Conductivity G/06 Based on APHA, 2005, 21st Edition,
Method 2510B
0.1-1999 µS/cm
Dissolved Scan G57 Based on EPA Method 200.8
Mercury ICP-MS <1 µg/l
Metals G57 Based on EPA Method 200.8 <2 mg/l (for iron LOD = <0.1 mg/l)
Organic Carbon TOC Analyser <5mg/l
pH G/05 Based on APHA, 2005, 21st Edition,
Method 4500 H+B
0.1-14
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Note 1: G/ refers to In-House ILAB Accredited Method, SOP Manual
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3.0 Accredited Quality System
3.1 INAB Accreditation
Bord na Móna Technical Services analytical laboratories were awarded INAB
accreditation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) in 1997. It has
always been the policy of the laboratories to achieve and maintain a high
standard of quality consistent with client's requirements in all aspects of the
work carried out within the laboratory.
NAB as a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation
(ILAC) and the European Co-operation for accreditation (EA) have adopted
ISO 17025 as the new standard for its laboratory accreditation programme
since January 2002.
This new standard contains all of the requirements that testing laboratories
have to meet if they wish to demonstrate that they operate a quality system, are
technically competent, and are able to generate technically valid results. ISO
17025 incorporates all those requirements of ISO 9000 that are relevant to the
scope of testing services that are covered by the laboratory's quality system.
Thus a laboratory that complies with ISO 17025 will therefore also operate in
accordance with ISO 9000.
3.2 Interlaboratory Proficiency Schemes
To ensure the accuracy of the analytical testing we participate in several
external proficiency schemes. The ongoing competence of the laboratory and
its staff is assessed by participation in various inter-laboratory proficiency
testing schemes, such as Aquacheck and the EPA scheme organised for
environmental laboratories throughout Ireland.
3.3 EPA Quality Control Register
Bord na Móna Technical Services Analytical Laboratories performance in the
EPA intercalibration scheme has insured its listing on the EPA’s register of
Quality Controlled Laboratories. Both accredited and non-accredited test
methods are assessed by these schemes.
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3.4 Quality Control Audits
Bord na Móna Environmental Ltd. consistently strive to improve the quality of
the analytical work carried out in its laboratories. The laboratory has a full
time Quality Control Manager who assists in the organisation and execution of
the extensive programme of internal Quality Audits. These quality audits
examine all aspects of the laboratory’s Quality System, with particular focus
on auditing of test methods, and enable potential problems to be highlighted
and immediate corrective action to be taken.
3.5 Control Chain of Custody
It is the policy of Environmental Technical Services Analytical Laboratory to
achieve and maintain a high standard of quality consistent with the client’s
requirements in all aspects of the work carried out within the laboratory and to
provide the clients at all times, with a service complying with ISO 17025.
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Environmental Procedures Document: EP 20 Document Approved By : Jamestown Shot Blasting and
Metal Coating Ltd.
Revision: 0
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Issued:
Environmental Manager ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
Title: Training
Purpose: To ensure all relevant personnel are trained regarding the requirements
of the Environmental Policy and EMS.
Scope: All training requirements
Responsibility: Environmental Manager
References: Training & Quality Manuals
Procedure:
1. All training, where required as part of the EMS and to ensure compliance with
the Environmental Policy, is carried out in accordance with the JSB Training
Manual, and Gietart 2002-2008 Operating Instructions, Chapter B.
2. Training requirements may be updated as a result of any of the following
Procedures:
• Setting and Monitoring of Environmental Objectives and Targets
• Environmental Management Programmes
• Corrective and Preventive Action
• Evaluation of New or Altered Processes or Materials
• Environmental Complaints
• Environmental Incident Investigation and Reporting
• Environmental Accident Response
• Operational Control Procedure
Training for 2010 will consist of Environmental Awareness Training and Spill kit
training.