COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

WASTEWATER
c. Identification of control measures to reduce the risk to the environment (e.g., training, inspection,
water treatment).
2. POLICIES & PROCEDURES—Each facility must implement procedures for the management of
wastewater that include, as a minimum, the following:
a. Evaluation and approval of all processes and equipment that will result in the discharge of
wastewater prior to the installation or modification of equipment.
b. An inventory of all pollution control equipment, including analytical test results that demonstrate
compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and permit requirements. Inventories
must be reviewed on an annual basis.
c. Post local requirements/parameters in a centrally located within the WWTP.
d. Water reuse and minimization efforts to reduce the quantity of wastewater.
e. Obtain all required discharge permits.
f. Contractor must conduct laboratory analyses of final wastewater effluent at the point of
discharge to the environment using an approved analytical testing laboratory and methods to
demonstrate compliance with applicable standards. At a minimum, sampling and testing must
be conducted annually. Contractor must maintain documentation of the wastewater analyses
for review by Nike, Inc. personnel upon request.
g. Pollution control equipment must be suitable for the contaminants in the wastewater.
h. Pollution control must not involve dilution by potable water, cooling water or storm water.
Dilution is not an acceptable means of pollution control.
i. Sampling must be conducted on a quarterly basis and include sampling locations, sampling
methods and contaminants tested for.
j. A process for reporting nonconformity, including corrective action.
k. An inspection and maintenance schedule for pollution control equipment.
l. A sampling and disposal program for any accumulated sludge. Industrial or process sludge
cannot be used as compost, fertilizer fill material or any other land application without a
regulatory permit specifically approving these uses.
m. Effluent discharge point(s) must be a minimum of 100 meters from the nearest occupied
structure or dwelling.
3. TRAINING—all affected employees must receive wastewater awareness training on an annual basis.
Training must include:
Types of wastewater discharges, discharge points and sources.
General knowledge of pollution control equipment.
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