Introduction .
Ossian Ltd was established in Ballyvourney Co Cork in 1980 and is located in the Uduras na Gaeltachta industrial estate situated on the western side of Ballyvourney Village at the base of the Derrynasaggart mountains. The company carries out manufacturing of small metal components and provides an electroplating service within the scope of class 12.3 of the New First Schedule of EPA Act 1992 as amended by POE Act 2003.
Licence Register No
No PO 272-2
The Activity
The main activity which has the greatest potential environmental impact are, the electroplating and barrelling/polishing processes which are carried out within the company. The main electroplating processes include the electroplating of Zinc, Nickel and Tin on mild steel, brass and copper, base materials. The main barrelling polishing processes are carried out on brass mild steel, and stainless steel.
Operating hours
The company operates from 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday each week The company closes for three weeks holidays during July / August each year. The company closes for two weeks holidays during December / January each year The company also closes for all bank holidays The Environmental protection Agency is made aware of all of the above closures as they arise, The agency is also made aware of all other closures which occur within the WWTP for maintenance purposes etc
Mitigation Measures
The company has it’s own effluent treatment plant, which deals with all rinse waters associated with the above activity. The treated effluent is discharged to Cork County Council sewers.
Analysis of effluent outflow, air ,and ground water, is carried out on a yearly basis by Euro Environmental Services. The certified results make up part of our A E R each year.
An adjacent bund is used to contain obsolete chemistry until such time as same can be disposed of either through the effluent plant or off site by an approved disposal contractor. All rain water trapped within these bunded areas is pumped to the waste water treatment plant and treated as effluent
The company carried out its first preliminary energy audit in March 2008 and submitted same in May 2008.
The company has a very pro-active approach to the recycling of as much material as possible. All waste metal is segregated by Ossian Ltd and is recycled off site All timber waste is segregated by Ossian Ltd and is recycled off site. All plastic packaging is segregated by Ossian Ltd and recycled off site. All waste oil is segregated by Ossian Ltd and recycled off site. All used aerosol cans are disposed of at the recycling centre in Macroom. All used boots overalls boiler suits etc are disposed of at the recycling centre in Macroom All florescent light tubes are disposed of at the recycling centre in Macroom All glass is disposed of at the local bottle bank.
The company’s ongoing commitment to protecting the local and global environment has never been stronger and every endeavour to maintain and strengthen this commitment continues to be made.
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Paul Kelly
Company Director
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Mr Martin O Reilly. Environmental Protection Agency Inniscarra Co Cork
08/05/08
License No P0272-02
Dear Martin.
On behalf of Ossian Ltd Ballyvourney Co Cork, I wish to submit the company’s energy audit.
Included within the report is the site report of Mr Richard Morrison Sustainable Energy Ireland, who carried out a site visit on 07/04/08. The company has found this report invaluable in accessing its present energy consumption, areas of inefficiencies and particularly where major improvements can be made. The company is confident that this initial audit will form a realistic basis for all future audits.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me
Yours truly,
Gerard Lynch
Environmental Policy.
As Market leaders in the electroplating service and manufacturing of small metal components, Ossian Ltd recognises its responsibility for the protection of the environment and the provision of a safe working environment for our staff, while delivering high quality services and products to our clients.
In particular we emphasise the following aspects in all operational sectors, including processing, distribution and supply of products or services.
1 We believe that every member of staff has a responsibility for the consistent high quality of the services we provide and the products we supply.
2 We are committed to comply with all regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to our activities and we are in continuous consultation with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
We will also continue to source and develop more environmentally friendly processes and methods of operation, which can only benefit our local and global environment.
3 We give priority to safe working practices and best environmental practices and in this respect we provide our staff With all necessary equipment including personal protective equipment.
4 Through the implementation of our environmental management programme, we will seek to continuously improve our environmental performance, while working to maintain a high product quality. As part of this commitment Ossian Ltd will set out objectives and targets with the aim of minimisation of resources, consumption environmental emissions and waste generation.
5 The environmental impacts of all new products, activities, and operations will be considered before introduction or amendment.
6 It is our policy to openly communicate with our suppliers, clients, and the general public, and on request to provide these parties with information related to our environmental impacts.
7 Ossian ltd will communicate this environmental policy to all our suppliers and customers, thereby encouraging these to work towards the environmental principles outlined therein.
8 To continue to improve our local and global environment by seeking to find environmentally gentler ways of conducting our business.
On behalf of Ossian Ltd
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Paul Kelly
Director
Storm Water Discharge Log Jan 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 03/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 04/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
07/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 08/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 09/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 10/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 11/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
14/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 15/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 16/01/2008 8.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 17/01/2008 8.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 18/01/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch
21/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 22/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 23/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 24/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 25/01/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
28/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 29/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 30/01/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 31/01/2008 10.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Feb 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/02/2008 9.30 am X Wet Gerard Lynch
04/02/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard 05/02/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 06/02/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 07/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 08/02/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
11/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 12/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 13/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 14/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 15/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
18/02/2008 9.15am X Dry Gerard 19/02/2008 9.20am X Dry Gerard 20/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 21/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 22/02/2008 Not Checked
25/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 26/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 27/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 28/02/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
Storm Water Discharge Log Mar 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Conditions Signature 03/03/08 9.15am X Wet Gerard 04/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard 05/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 06/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 07/03/08
10/03/08 9.30 X Wet Gerard 11/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard 12/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard 13/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 14/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard
17/03/08 Closed 18/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 19/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 20/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard 21/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard
24/03/08 Closed 25/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard 26/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard 27/03/08 9.30 X Wet Gerard 28/03/08 9.30am X Wet Gerard
31/03/08 9.30am X Dry Gerard
Storm Water Discharge Log Apr 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 02/04/2008 Not Checked 03/04/2008 Not Checked 04/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
07/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 08/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 09/04/2008 8.30am X Dry Gerard 10/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 11/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
14/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 15/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 16/04/2008 10.30am X Dry Gerard 17/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 18/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
21/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 22/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 23/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 24/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 25/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
28/04/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 29/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 30/04/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
Storm Water Discharge May 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/05/2008 9.00am X Dry Gerard 02/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 05/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 06/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 07/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 08/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 09/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
12/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 13/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 14/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 15/05/2008 Not Checked 16/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
19/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 20/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 21/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 22/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 23/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard
26/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 27/05/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard 28/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 29/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard 30/05/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard
Storm Water Discharge Log June 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 03/06/2008 Not Checked 04/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 05/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 06/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
09/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 10/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 11/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 12/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 13/06/2008 Not checked
16/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 17/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 18/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 19/06/2008 Not Checked Gerard Lynch 20/06/2008 Not Checked Gerard Lynch
23/06/2008 9.15am X Wet Gerard Lynch 24/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 25/06/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 26/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 27/06/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
30/06/2008 Not Checked
Storm Water Discharge Log July 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 02/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 03/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 04/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
07/07/2008 Not Checked 08/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 09/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 10/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 11/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
14/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 15/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 16/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 17/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 18/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
21/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 22/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 23/07/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 24/07/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 25/07/2008 Not Checked
28/07/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 29/07/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 30/07/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 31/07/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Aug 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch
04/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 05/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 06/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 07/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 08/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch
11/08/2008 Not Checked Holiday Gerard Lynch 12/08/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch 13/08/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch 14/08/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 15/08/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
18/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 19/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 20/08/2008 Not Checked 21/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 22/08/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 25/08/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 26/08/2008 9..00am X Dry Gerard Lynch 27/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 28/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 29/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Sept 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 02/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 03/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 04/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 05/09/2008 Not Checked Gerard Lynch
08/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 09/08/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 10/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 11/09/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 12/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
15/09/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch 16/09/2009 Not Checked Gerard Lynch 17/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 18/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 19/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
22/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 23/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 24/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 25/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 26/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
29/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 30/09/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Oct 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 01/10/2008 9.00am X Dry Gerard Lynch 02/10/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 03/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
06/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 07/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 08/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 09/10/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 10/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
13/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 14/10/2008 9.15am X Wet Gerard Lynch 15/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 16/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 17/10/2008 9.45am X Dry Gerard Lynch
20/10/2008 9.45am X Wet Gerard Lynch 21/10/2008 9.40am X Dry Gerard Lynch 22/10/2008 9.45am X Dry Gerard Lynch 23/10/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch 24/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
27/10/2008 Bank Hol 28/10/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 29/10/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 30/10/2008 930.am X Dry Gerard Lynch 31/10/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Nov 2008
Date Time Checked Weather Condition Signature 03/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 04/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 05/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 06/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 07/11/2008 9.00am X Wet Gerard Lynch
10/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 11/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 12/11/2008 9.15am X Wet Gerard Lynch
13/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 14/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
17/11/2008 9.20am X Dry Gerard Lynch 18/11/2008 9.40am X Wet Gerard Lynch 19/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 20/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 21/11/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
24/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 25/11/2008 Not Tested 26/11/2008 9.15am X Dry Gerard Lynch 27/11/2008 Not Tested X Wet Gerard Lynch 28/11/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
Storm Water Discharge Log Dec 2008
Date Time Visual Weather Condition Signature condition 01/12/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 02/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 03/12/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 04/12/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 05/12/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch
08/12/2008 9.30am X Dry Gerard Lynch 09/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 10/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 11/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 12/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch
15/12/2008 9.00am X Dry Gerard Lynch 16/12/2008 9.30am X Wet Gerard Lynch 17/12/2008 9.30am Clear Dry Gerard Lynch 18/12/2008 9.30am Clear Wet Gerard Lynch 19/12/2008 9.30am Clear Wet Gerard Lynch
22/12/2008 9.30am Clear Dry Gerard Lynch 23/12/2008 9.30am Clear Dry Gerard Lynch 24/12/2008 Holidays 25/12/2008 Holidays 26/12/2008 Holidays 27/12/2008 Holidays 28/12/2008 Holidays 29/12/2008 Holidays 30/12/2008 Holidays 31/12/2008 Holidays
Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn Ag Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.05 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
January
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/01/2008 8.00am 15,770 8.12 0.28 0.18 0.20 0.11 0.26 0.00 0.11 0.09 0.00 0.08 1.31 04/01/2008 8.00am 9,320 8.24 0.33 0.21 0.31 0.11 0.19 0.00 0.21 0.11 0.00 0.06 1.53 05/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/01/2008 8.00am 20,020 8.16 0.24 0.16 0.06 0.16 0.28 0.00 0.02 0.16 0.00 0.04 1.12 08/01/2008 8.00am 12,810 7.31 0.31 0.18 0.10 0.20 0.31 0.00 0.06 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.46 09/01/2008 8.00am 6,670 7.60 0.33 0.24 0.11 0.28 0.36 0.00 0.10 0.39 0.00 0.12 1.93 10/01/2008 8.00am 6,440 8.02 0.38 0.31 0.20 0.29 0.33 0.00 0.08 0.36 0.00 0.08 2.03 11/01/2008 8.00am 19,440 8.03 0.29 0.33 0.18 0.21 0.36 0.00 0.11 0.36 0.00 0.11 1.95 12/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 13/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 14/01/2008 8.00am 19,110 7.70 0.31 0.28 0.16 0.21 0.38 0.00 0.08 0.29 0.00 0.03 1.74 31 15/01/2008 8.00am 35,960 8.03 0.34 0.20 0.06 0.10 0.26 0.00 0.18 0.29 0.00 0.16 1.59 16/01/2008 8.00am 22,080 8.11 0.29 0.21 0.02 0.11 0.31 0.00 0.11 0.26 0.00 0.09 1.40 17/01/2008 8.00am 13,570 7.84 0.33 0.36 0.08 0.06 0.20 0.00 0.06 0.18 0.00 0.04 1.31 18/01/2008 8.00am 16,140 8.02 0.41 0.38 0.10 0.08 0.22 0.00 0.10 0.19 0.00 0.08 1.56 19/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 20/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/01/2008 8.00am 20,350 8.11 0.44 0.38 0.10 0.32 0.36 0.00 0.12 0.22 0.00 0.11 2.05 22/01/2008 8.00am 9,640 7.82 0.42 0.40 0.16 0.36 0.34 0.00 0.18 0.29 0.00 0.18 2.33 23/01/2008 8.00am 9,060 7.78 0.46 0.42 0.08 0.36 0.41 0.00 0.21 0.36 0.00 0.18 2.48 24/01/2008 8.00am 20,540 7.82 0.29 0.30 0.02 0.18 0.20 0.00 0.14 0.11 0.00 0.06 1.30 25/01/2008 8.00am 7,200 6.91 0.34 0.28 0.04 0.20 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.08 0.00 0.06 1.36 26/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/01/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/01/2008 8.00am 11,970 6.69 0.36 0.29 0.08 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.14 0.29 0.00 0.11 1.80 29/01/2008 8.00am 3,960 7.54 0.24 0.18 0.16 0.31 0.17 0.00 0.16 0.31 0.00 0.07 1.60 30/01/2008 8.00am 0.00 31/01/2008 8.00am 0.00
Average 14,739 7.78 0.34 0.28 0.12 0.20 0.29 0.00 0.12 0.24 0.00 0.09 1.03 Maximum emission 35,960 8.24 0.41 0.42 0.31 0.36 0.41 0.00 0.21 0.39 0.00 0.18 2.48 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60.000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
February
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total 01/02/2008 8.00am 17,760 7.76 0.31 0.42 0.20 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.08 0.19 0.00 0.14 1.72 02/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 04/02/2008 8.00am 7,660 8.11 0.27 0.44 0.27 0.18 0.26 0.00 0.18 0.28 0.00 0.17 2.05 05/02/2008 8.00am 15,380 8.55 0.36 0.26 0.34 0.18 0.41 0.00 0.16 0.31 0.00 0.14 2.16 06/02/2008 8.00am 24,500 8.11 0.23 0.35 0.16 0.16 0.40 0.00 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.08 1.91 07/02/2008 8.00am 16,700 8.16 0.38 0.38 0.20 0.18 0.41 0.00 0.18 0.42 0.00 0.10 2.25 26 08/02/2008 8.00am 12,810 8.33 0.18 0.21 0.10 0.08 0.41 0.00 0.04 0.31 0.00 0.11 1.44 09/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 10/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 11/02/2008 8.00am 17,190 7.78 0.31 0.24 0.06 0.18 0.22 0.00 0.03 0.21 0.00 0.01 1.26 12/02/2008 8.00am 15,660 8.03 0.26 0.21 0.06 0.14 0.28 0.00 0.04 0.26 0.00 0.06 1.31 13/02/2008 8.00am 21,080 8.11 0.28 0.20 0.02 0.11 0.22 0.00 0.11 0.21 0.00 0.04 1.19 14/02/2008 8.00am 4,650 7.64 0.22 0.29 0.04 0.03 0.38 0.00 0.03 0.19 0.00 0.08 1.26 15/02/2008 8.00am 11,320 8.30 0.26 0.22 0.06 0.02 0.31 0.00 0.04 0.11 0.00 0.14 1.16 16/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 17/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 18/02/2008 8.00am 14,740 8.11 0.33 0.27 0.06 0.21 0.38 0.00 0.06 0.20 0.00 0.04 1.55 19/02/2008 8.00am 5,180 8.36 0.38 0.29 0.04 0.22 0.40 0.00 0.08 0.18 0.00 0.08 1.67 20/02/2008 8.00am 9,880 8.11 0.33 0.26 0.10 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.08 0.22 0.00 0.04 1.56 21/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 22/02/2008 8.00am 7,410 8.03 0.32 0.31 0.02 0.20 0.32 0.00 0.04 0.26 0.00 0.02 1.49 23/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 24/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 25/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 26/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/02/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 0.00 0.00
Averarge 13,154 8.10 0.29 0.29 0.12 0.15 0.33 0.00 0.09 0.25 0.00 0.08 0.77 Maximum Emission 24,500 8.55 0.38 0.44 0.34 0.22 0.41 0.00 0.20 0.42 0.00 0.17 2.25 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60.000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
March
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 04/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 05/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 08/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 09/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 10/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 11/03/2008 Reopened 0.00 12/03/2008 8.00am 35,830 8.02 0.38 0.29 0.08 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.11 0.22 0.00 0.04 1.50 13/03/2008 8.00am 35,280 7.74 0.40 0.31 0.03 0.18 0.21 0.00 0.16 0.31 0.00 0.08 1.68 14/03/2008 8.00am 30,900 7.08 0.42 0.37 0.11 0.11 0.18 0.00 0.18 0.36 0.00 0.11 1.84 15/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 16/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 17/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 18/03/2008 8.00am 19,640 7.34 0.41 0.42 0.17 0.34 0.19 0.00 0.18 0.31 0.00 0.12 2.14 19/03/2008 8.00am 29,920 8.31 0.11 0.33 0.17 0.31 0.39 0.00 0.22 0.38 0.00 0.18 2.09 20/03/2008 8.00am 25,820 8.18 0.22 0.31 0.22 0.26 0.33 0.00 0.24 0.18 0.00 0.16 1.92 122 21/03/2008 8.00am 12,580 8.17 0.36 0.33 0.28 0.21 0.36 0.00 0.16 0.08 0.00 0.04 1.82 22/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 23/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 24/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 25/03/2008 8.00am 1,140 8.16 0.38 0.36 0.11 0.24 0.38 0.00 0.14 0.41 0.00 0.10 2.12 26/03/2008 8.00am 19,290 7.79 0.41 0.46 0.11 0.31 0.29 0.00 0.11 0.37 0.00 0.06 27/03/2008 8.00am 8,620 8.02 0.31 0.29 0.06 0.27 0.18 0.00 0.03 0.18 0.00 0.07 1.60 28/03/2008 8.00am 18,070 7.69 0.38 0.21 0.09 0.26 0.21 0.00 0.06 0.28 0.00 0.10 1.59 29/03/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 30/03/2008 Eff Clsd 31/03/2008 No Flow 0.00
Average 21,554 7.86 0.34 0.33 0.13 0.24 0.27 0.00 0.14 0.28 0.00 0.10 0.63 Maximum Emission 35,830 8.31 0.42 0.46 0.28 0.34 0.39 0.00 0.24 0.41 0.00 0.18 2.14 Limits 60 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
April
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/04/2008 8.00am 23,960 8.18 0.33 0.21 0.06 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.03 0.18 0.00 0.08 1.27 02/04/2008 8.00am 20,400 8.36 0.40 0.20 0.02 0.24 0.28 0.00 0.01 0.36 0.00 0.10 0.00 03/04/2008 8.00am 20,210 7.94 0.28 0.18 0.05 0.21 0.3 0.00 0.16 0.33 0.00 0.11 1.62 04/04/2008 8.00am 27,740 8.06 0.31 0.33 0.08 0.18 0.36 0.00 0.19 0.30 0.00 0.04 1.79 05/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/04/2008 8.00am 10,220 7.03 0.40 0.36 0.06 0.11 0.19 0.00 0.08 0.26 0.00 0.08 1.54 08/04/2008 8.00am 10,400 7.06 0.42 0.31 0.00 0.03 0.27 0.00 0.18 0.26 0.00 0.11 1.58 09/04/2008 8.00am 11,010 8.00 0.38 0.36 0.08 0.10 0.30 0.00 0.21 0.24 0.00 0.08 1.75 10/04/2008 8.00am 12,590 8.81 0.42 0.41 0.10 0.16 0.38 0.00 0.20 0.22 0.00 0.03 1.92 11/04/2008 8.00am 6,350 8.36 0.48 0.42 0.08 0.21 0.38 0.00 0.08 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.95 12/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 13/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 14/04/2008 8.00am 12,640 8.01 0.37 0.29 0.03 0.18 0.26 0.00 0.18 0.11 0.00 0.11 1.53 15/04/2008 8.00am 19,780 8.11 0.42 0.19 0.06 0.12 0.29 0.00 0.19 0.06 0.00 0.18 1.51 16/04/2008 8.00am 18,190 8.27 1.55 0.09 0.06 0.16 0.38 0.00 0.06 0.16 0.00 0.04 2.50 17/04/2008 8.00am 24,790 8.11 0.38 0.20 0.10 0.19 0.33 0.00 0.10 0.18 0.00 0.03 1.51 18/04/2008 8.00am 7,110 7.89 0.31 0.22 0.08 0.20 0.39 0.00 0.11 0.21 0.00 0.01 1.53 19/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 20/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/04/2008 Grab Smpl 9.21 0.28 0.12 0.04 0.18 0.24 0.00 0.06 0.41 0.00 0.09 1.42 74 22/04/2008 8.00am 27,880 8.81 0.31 0.20 0.00 0.24 0.30 0.00 0.08 0.42 0.00 0.18 1.73 23/04/2008 8.00am 17,300 8.36 0.36 0.19 0.06 0.19 0.38 0.00 0.18 0.46 0.00 0.10 1.92 24/04/2008 8.00am 8,430 8.06 0.30 0.24 0.07 0.20 0.41 0.00 0.05 0.41 0.00 0.04 1.72 25/04/2008 8.00am 8,610 8.11 0.26 0.17 0.11 0.11 0.40 0.00 0.11 0.43 0.00 0.06 1.65 26/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/04/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/04/2008 8.00am 19,300 7.71 0.24 0.30 0.06 0.24 0.08 0.00 0.10 0.24 0.00 0.08 1.34 30/04/2008 8.00am 20,250 7.94 0.29 0.31 0.11 0.26 0.19 0.00 0.06 0.35 0.00 0.16 1.73 0.00
Average 15,958 8.11 0.40 0.25 0.06 0.17 0.30 0.00 0.12 0.28 0.00 0.08 1.08 Maximum Emission 27,880 9.21 1.55 0.42 0.11 0.26 0.41 0.00 0.21 0.46 0.00 0.18 2.50 74.00 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
May
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/05/2008 8.00am 3,080 7.25 0.23 0.29 0.04 0.29 0.26 0.00 0.11 0.29 0.00 0.23 1.74 02/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 04/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 05/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/05/2008 8.00am 34,760 8.02 0.39 0.24 0.12 0.24 0.30 0.00 0.16 0.31 0.00 0.18 1.94 08/05/2008 8.00am 10,550 8.81 0.33 0.27 0.08 0.19 0.28 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.00 0.10 1.55 138 09/05/2008 8.00am 12,710 8.26 0.38 0.20 0.04 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.06 0.16 0.00 0.06 1.21 10/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 11/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 12/05/2008 8.00am 18,960 8.11 0.38 0.29 0.03 0.10 0.14 0.00 0.06 0.11 0.00 0.03 1.14 13/05/2008 8.00am 19,530 8.29 0.29 0.22 0.06 0.20 0.22 0.00 0.11 0.21 0.00 0.04 1.35 14/05/2008 8.00am 5,090 8.02 0.36 0.16 0.06 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.08 0.20 0.00 0.00 1.26 15/05/2008 8.00am 31,380 7.71 0.41 0.09 0.11 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.03 0.21 0.00 0.08 1.24 16/05/2008 8.00am 17,300 8.29 0.38 0.27 0.04 0.24 0.28 0.00 0.11 0.26 0.00 0.04 1.62 17/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 18/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 19/05/2008 8.00am 21,740 8.02 0.35 0.16 0.12 0.12 0.01 0.00 0.06 0.21 0.00 0.10 1.13 20/05/2008 8.00am 17,170 8.22 0.44 0.18 0.15 0.15 0.04 0.00 0.09 0.24 0.00 0.12 1.41 21/05/2008 8.00am 14,130 8.56 0.38 0.24 0.30 0.11 0.08 0.00 0.10 0.31 0.00 0.18 1.70 22/05/2008 8.00am 22,590 8.59 0.29 0.21 0.26 0.20 0.10 0.00 0.16 0.36 0.00 0.21 1.79 23/05/2008 8.00am 30,340 7.95 0.12 0.45 0.03 0.11 0.11 0.00 0.03 0.20 0.00 0.09 1.14 24/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 25/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 26/05/2008 Eff Clsd 23/05/08 0.00 27/05/2008 8.00am 19,950 8.11 0.31 0.20 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.00 0.06 0.21 0.00 0.04 1.12 28/05/2008 8.00am 11,810 8.27 0.38 0.22 0.10 0.16 0.20 0.00 0.04 0.20 0.00 0.11 1.41 29/05/2008 8.00am 16,440 8.81 0.39 0.16 0.11 0.09 0.17 0.00 0.11 0.14 0.00 0.16 1.33 30/05/2008 8.00am 4,130 8.60 0.40 0.14 0.03 0.05 0.08 0.00 0.11 0.28 0.00 0.03 1.12 31/05/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00
Average 18,152 8.22 0.35 0.22 0.10 0.15 0.17 0.00 0.09 0.23 0.00 0.10 0.81 138.00 Maximum emission 34,760 8.81 0.44 0.45 0.30 0.29 0.30 0.00 0.16 0.36 0.00 0.23 1.94 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
June
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/06/2008 8.00am 9,290 8.20 0.38 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.11 0.28 0.00 0.10 1.44 04/06/2008 8.00am 15,510 8.10 0.33 0.19 0.04 0.16 0.19 0.00 0.10 0.24 0.00 0.05 1.30 05/06/2008 8.00am 17,210 7.84 0.39 0.11 0.11 0.05 0.22 0.00 0.10 0.26 0.00 0.03 1.27 47 06/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 08/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 09/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 10/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 11/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 12/06/2008 8.00am 33,220 8.11 0.38 0.29 0.06 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.14 1.44 13/06/2008 8.00am 21,330 8.44 0.41 0.30 0.10 0.16 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.00 0.09 1.62 14/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 15/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 16/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 17/06/2008 8.00am 22,630 8.30 0.34 0.24 0.04 0.10 0.28 0.00 0.16 0.28 0.00 0.16 1.60 18/06/2008 8.00am 22,160 8.49 0.38 0.20 0.06 0.19 0.33 0.00 0.04 0.24 0.00 0.04 1.48 19/06/2008 8.00am 25,200 8.81 0.42 0.22 0.01 0.21 0.38 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.00 0.01 1.64 20/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 22/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 23/06/2008 eff Clsd 0.00 24/06/2008 8.00am 32,390 8.04 0.38 0.29 0.02 0.10 0.28 0.00 0.18 0.38 0.00 0.16 1.79 25/06/2008 8.00am 29,250 8.18 0.40 0.31 0.06 0.09 0.31 0.00 0.18 0.39 0.00 0.20 1.94 26/06/2008 8.00am 24,600 8.35 0.43 0.36 0.11 0.16 0.38 0.00 0.16 0.39 0.00 0.22 2.21 27/06/2008 8.00am 21,360 7.76 0.39 0.38 0.16 0.24 0.21 0.00 0.08 0.42 0.00 0.18 2.06 28/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 30/06/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 0.00
Average 22,846 8.22 0.39 0.26 0.06 0.14 0.27 0.00 0.13 0.29 0.00 0.12 0.64 47 Maximum Emission 33,220 8.81 0.43 0.38 0.16 0.24 0.38 0.00 0.19 0.42 0.00 0.22 2.21 47 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
July
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/07/2008 8.00am 23,340 8.22 0.39 0.20 0.03 0.06 0.11 0.00 0.05 0.21 0.00 0.06 1.11 02/07/2008 8.00am 8,940 8.11 0.29 0.22 0.06 0.10 0.18 0.00 0.05 0.26 0.00 0.11 0.00 12 03/07/2008 8.00am 29,350 7.72 0.38 0.30 0.10 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.08 0.21 0.00 0.09 1.54 04/07/2008 8.00am 7,170 8.19 0.36 0.27 0.10 0.19 0.20 0.00 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.10 1.60 05/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/07/2008 8.00am 22,490 8.47 0.39 0.21 0.04 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.11 0.26 0.00 0.10 1.42 08/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 09/07/2008 8.00am 21,290 8.82 0.29 0.26 0.04 0.20 0.26 0.00 0.18 0.28 0.00 0.16 1.67 10/07/2008 8.00am 27,300 8.41 0.30 0.28 0.06 0.11 0.31 0.00 0.11 0.31 0.00 0.11 1.59 11/07/2008 8.00am 14,280 8.30 0.33 0.19 0.01 0.20 0.30 0.00 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.18 1.74 12/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 13/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 14/07/2008 8.00am 7,940 8.21 0.31 0.19 0.04 0.20 0.27 0.00 0.01 0.21 0.00 0.06 1.29 15/07/2008 8.00am 10,060 8.44 0.42 0.21 0.01 0.16 0.26 0.00 0.11 0.22 0.00 0.10 1.49 16/07/2008 8.00am 7,600 8.26 0.40 0.20 0.06 0.06 0.20 0.00 0.11 0.09 0.00 0.11 1.23 17/07/2008 8.00am 17,560 8.33 0.34 0.18 0.17 0.12 0.21 0.00 0.16 0.12 0.00 0.04 1.34 18/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 19/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 20/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/07/2008 8.00am 8,970 8.29 0.39 0.33 0.09 0.18 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.16 1.72 22/07/2008 8.00am 14,140 8.84 0.42 0.30 0.14 0.21 0.22 0.00 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.75 116 23/07/2008 8.00am 16,780 8.24 0.39 0.33 0.08 0.20 0.20 0.00 0.06 0.20 0.00 0.06 1.52 24/07/2008 8.00am 21,570 8.81 0.40 0.27 0.11 0.16 0.01 0.00 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.03 1.29 25/07/2008 8.00am 7,540 8.89 0.42 0.28 0.08 0.08 0.11 0.00 0.04 0.16 0.00 0.11 1.28 26/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 30/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 31/07/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 Average 15,186 8.98 0.37 0.25 0.07 0.15 0.21 0.00 0.11 0.22 0.00 0.10 0.76 64.00 Maximum Emission 29,350 8.89 0.42 0.33 0.14 0.20 0.31 0.00 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.16 1.75 116.00 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
August
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 04/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 05/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 08/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 09/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 10/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 11/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 12/08/2008 Eff Reopened 0.00 13/08/2008 8.00am 22,770 8.81 0.30 0.21 0.06 0.10 0.18 0.00 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.10 1.21 14/08/2008 8.00am 20,180 8.84 0.19 0.11 0.03 0.04 0.14 0.00 0.04 0.11 0.00 0.06 0.72 15/08/2008 8.00am 13,870 8.01 0.21 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.20 0.00 0.04 0.27 0.00 0.16 1.18 16/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 17/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 18/08/2008 8.00am 22,680 7.69 0.20 0.16 0.04 0.09 0.16 0.00 0.04 0.21 0.00 0.04 0.94 19/08/2008 8.00am 15,790 7.71 0.23 0.16 0.03 0.11 0.27 0.00 0.09 0.27 0.00 0.03 1.19 201 20/08/2008 8.00am 9,910 8.12 0.20 0.08 0.01 0.06 0.29 0.00 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.01 1.05 21/08/2008 8.00am 14,990 8.01 0.23 0.06 0.10 0.21 0.22 0.00 0.14 0.26 0.00 0.04 1.26 22/08/2008 8.00am 3,190 7.74 0.24 0.19 0.11 0.21 0.16 0.00 0.17 0.22 0.00 0.06 1.36 23/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 24/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 25/08/2008 8.00am 14,200 7.71 0.22 0.26 0.07 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.04 1.02 26/08/2008 8.00am 24,130 8.91 0.13 0.21 0.16 0.22 0.06 0.00 0.14 0.29 0.00 0.07 1.28 27/08/2008 8.00am 35,340 7.71 0.21 0.19 0.15 0.19 0.24 0.00 0.11 0.16 0.00 0.18 1.43 28/08/2008 8.00am 27,270 7.18 0.20 0.36 0.08 0.11 0.23 0.00 0.19 0.15 0.00 0.17 1.49 29/08/2008 8.00am 20,970 8.03 0.22 0.30 0.10 0.10 0.24 0.00 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.15 1.37 30/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 31/08/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00
Average 18,868 8.04 0.21 0.18 0.08 0.13 0.20 0.00 0.11 0.19 0.00 0.09 0.50 201.00 Maximum Emission 35,340 8.91 0.30 0.26 0.10 0.22 0.29 0.00 0.16 0.29 0.00 0.16 1.28 120 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.01 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
September
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/09/2008 8.00am 21,760 7.71 0.40 0.29 0.16 0.08 0.19 0.00 0.14 0.31 0.00 0.14 1.71 02/09/2008 8.00am 27,060 7.90 0.38 0.26 0.10 0.20 0.21 0.00 0.11 0.30 0.00 0.14 0.00 03/09/2008 8.00am 11,880 8.16 0.31 0.19 0.04 0.16 0.20 0.00 0.08 0.16 0.00 0.06 1.20 04/09/2008 8.00am 1,520 7.56 0.30 0.19 0.11 0.17 0.22 0.00 0.17 0.13 0.00 0.10 1.39 05/09/2008 8.00am 10,550 8.81 0.28 0.27 0.06 0.13 0.30 0.00 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.50 06/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 08/09/2008 8.00am 2,600 7.19 0.38 0.29 0.06 0.18 0.38 0.00 0.09 0.27 0.00 0.06 1.71 09/09/2008 8.00am 8,380 8.20 0.43 0.31 0.06 0.20 0.36 0.00 0.11 0.31 0.00 0.11 1.89 10/09/2008 8.00am 18,710 7.73 0.38 0.28 0.09 0.24 0.40 0.00 0.12 0.21 0.00 0.16 1.88 11/09/2008 8.00am 20,490 8.31 0.40 0.27 0.11 0.16 0.40 0.00 0.18 0.22 0.00 0.11 1.85 12/09/2008 8.00am 31,710 8.67 0.33 0.31 0.06 0.20 0.21 0.00 0.20 0.31 0.00 0.06 1.68 117 13/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 14/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 15/09/2008 8.00am 31,630 8.81 0.33 0.21 0.06 0.16 0.22 0.00 0.11 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.39 16/09/2008 8.00am 25,290 8.80 0.38 0.30 0.10 0.17 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.00 0.10 1.61 17/09/2008 8.00am 12,980 8.11 0.29 0.21 0.03 0.09 0.24 0.00 0.06 0.20 0.00 0.04 1.16 18/09/2008 8.00am 24,900 8.39 0.21 0.39 0.12 0.21 0.19 0.00 0.17 0.18 0.00 0.01 1.48 19/09/2008 8.00am 18,260 8.11 0.31 0.33 0.10 0.16 0.19 0.00 0.10 0.24 0.00 0.06 1.49 20/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 22/09/2008 8.00am 28,420 8.16 0.31 0.24 0.04 0.18 0.24 0.00 0.19 0.16 0.00 0.07 1.43 23/09/2008 8.00am 28,420 7.63 0.38 0.14 0.02 0.10 0.11 0.00 0.08 0.24 0.00 0.16 1.23 24/09/2008 8.00am 7,910 8.01 0.29 0.18 0.06 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.04 0.27 0.00 0.20 1.30 25/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 26/09/2008 8.00am 5,580 8.17 0.36 0.19 0.05 0.12 0.20 0.00 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.11 1.43 27/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/09/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/09/2008 8.00am 4,880 8.04 0.28 0.20 0.16 0.10 0.23 0.00 0.08 0.21 0.00 0.10 1.36 30/09/2008 8.00am 12,880 8.11 0.31 0.22 0.07 0.11 0.18 0.00 0.05 0.08 0.00 0.08 1.10 0.00
Average 16,703 8.12 0.34 0.25 0.08 0.15 0.24 0.00 0.12 0.22 0.00 0.09 0.96 117 Maximum Emission 31,710 8.81 0.43 0.39 0.16 0.24 0.40 0.00 0.20 0.31 0.00 0.20 1.89 117 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.01 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
October
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 04/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 05/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 06/10/2008 8.00am 13,520 8.40 0.29 0.20 0.17 0.16 0.24 0.00 0.16 0.27 0.00 0.04 1.53 07/10/2008 8.00am 26,090 8.91 0.34 0.24 0.04 0.10 0.18 0.00 0.11 0.16 0.00 0.08 1.25 08/10/2008 8.00am 11,340 8.31 0.38 0.27 0.06 0.16 0.28 0.00 0.10 0.19 0.00 0.02 1.46 09/10/2008 8.00am 29,020 7.71 0.40 0.31 0.09 0.17 0.30 0.00 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.07 1.65 10/10/2008 8.00am 11,420 8.19 0.36 0.21 0.10 0.14 0.30 0.00 0.05 0.20 0.00 0.00 1.36 11/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 12/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 13/10/2008 8.00am 5,890 8.19 0.36 0.17 0.03 0.16 0.15 0.00 0.17 0.24 0.00 0.10 1.38 148 14/10/2008 No Flow 0.00 15/10/2008 8.00am 8,230 8.22 0.38 0.21 0.10 0.18 0.20 0.00 0.05 0.20 0.00 0.06 1.38 16/10/2008 No Flow 0.00 17/10/2008 No Flow 0.00 18/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 19/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 20/10/2008 No Flow 0.00 21/10/2008 8.00am 20,710 8.10 0.40 0.38 0.16 0.12 0.14 0.00 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.05 1.56 22/10/2008 8.00am 19,210 8.36 0.42 0.33 0.10 0.10 0.12 0.00 0.05 0.17 0.00 0.08 1.37 23/10/2008 8.00am 24,670 8.42 0.30 0.19 0.10 0.06 0.10 0.00 0.05 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.99 24/10/2008 8.00am 14,710 8.16 0.41 0.22 0.06 0.10 0.12 0.00 0.06 0.18 0.00 0.06 1.21 25/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 26/10/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/10/2008 8.00am 16,880 7.71 0.38 0.26 0.09 0.16 0.20 0.00 0.10 0.21 0.00 0.06 1.46 28/10/2008 8.00am 17,280 7.74 0.33 0.21 0.14 0.13 0.22 0.00 0.16 0.20 0.00 0.01 1.40 29/10/2008 8.00am 10,360 7.88 0.39 0.22 0.03 0.05 0.16 0.00 0.07 0.16 0.00 0.17 1.25 30/10/2008 8.00am 3,900 8.16 0.28 0.26 0.10 0.10 0.30 0.00 0.04 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.03 31/10/2008 No Flow 0.00
Average 15,549 8.16 0.36 0.25 0.09 0.13 0.20 0.00 0.09 0.21 0.00 0.05 0.62 148 Maximum Emission 29,020 8.91 0.41 0.38 0.17 0.18 0.30 0.00 0.17 0.34 0.00 0.17 1.65 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
November
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 02/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 03/11/2008 8.00am 22,970 8.04 0.27 0.16 0.05 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.04 0.11 0.00 0.01 0.90 04/11/2008 8.00am 17,280 7.71 0.31 0.20 0.04 0.18 0.24 0.00 0.06 0.21 0.00 0.06 1.30 05/11/2008 8.00am 16,340 7.16 0.36 0.21 0.00 0.16 0.31 0.00 0.10 0.31 0.00 0.10 1.55 06/11/2008 8.00am 23,110 8.40 0.38 0.20 0.06 0.09 0.21 0.00 0.17 0.00 0.00 0.07 1.18 07/11/2008 8.00am 17,000 8.20 0.36 0.09 0.14 0.18 0.26 0.00 0.04 0.01 0.00 0.16 1.24 141 08/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 09/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 10/11/2008 8.00am 15,510 7.06 0.38 0.27 0.08 0.10 0.22 0.00 0.05 0.21 0.00 0.03 1.34 11/11/2008 8.00am 14,140 7.19 0.40 0.31 0.09 0.16 0.21 0.00 0.03 0.16 0.00 0.06 1.42 12/11/2008 8.00am 11,240 7.21 0.26 0.20 0.00 0.02 0.09 0.00 0.07 0.05 0.00 0.10 0.79 13/11/2008 8.00am 6,750 7.81 0.30 0.10 0.04 0.21 0.08 0.00 0.12 0.08 0.00 0.17 1.10 14/11/2008 8.00am 10,190 7.92 0.27 0.16 0.10 0.19 0.18 0.00 0.10 0.16 0.00 0.11 1.27 15/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 16/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 17/11/2008 No Flow 0.00 18/11/2008 8.00am 22,350 7.18 0.19 0.09 0.02 0.06 0.11 0.00 0.03 0.09 0.00 0.02 0.61 19/11/2008 8.00am 27,250 6.41 0.17 0.11 0.00 0.09 0.03 0.00 0.07 0.03 0.00 0.06 0.56 20/11/2008 8.00am 26,550 7.55 0.16 0.15 0.03 0.10 0.09 0.00 0.10 0.08 0.00 0.10 0.81 21/11/2008 8.00am 11,990 8.06 0.22 0.19 0.08 0.14 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.08 0.87 22/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 23/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 24/11/2008 8.00am 4,800 7.71 0.21 0.16 0.09 0.11 0.18 0.00 0.04 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.85 25/11/2008 8.00am 24,600 7.90 0.38 0.20 0.10 0.18 0.24 0.00 0.10 0.08 0.00 0.09 1.37 26/11/2008 8.00am 11,230 8.03 0.40 0.21 0.09 0.11 0.26 0.00 0.08 0.10 0.00 0.06 1.31 27/11/2008 8.00am 17,150 8.16 0.36 0.27 0.10 0.16 0.25 0.00 0.04 0.06 0.00 0.02 1.26 28/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 30/11/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 0.00
Average 16,692 7.65 0.30 0.18 0.06 0.13 0.18 0.00 0.07 0.10 0.00 0.07 0.64 141.00 Maximum Emission 27,250 8.40 0.40 0.31 0.14 0.21 0.31 0.00 0.17 0.31 0.00 0.17 1.55 141.00 Reg No: 272 Effluent Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Cork (026-45333)
Contact: Tomas Lagerqvist
Limits Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 60,000 6.5-9.0 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.10 0.20 0.50 0.01 0.25 3.00 300
December
Date Time Litres pH Zn Ni Cr Cu Mn As Pb Sn Cn Co Total COD Result 01/12/2008 No flow 0.00 02/12/2008 8.00am 7,650 7.71 0.36 0.31 0.09 0.12 0.11 0.00 0.06 0.10 0.00 0.16 0.00 03/12/2008 8.00am 7,860 7.10 0.41 0.29 0.04 0.18 0.09 0.00 0.10 0.12 0.00 0.05 1.28 04/12/2008 8.00am 19,160 8.03 0.38 0.24 0.06 0.08 0.03 0.00 0.10 0.10 0.00 0.10 1.09 05/12/2008 8.00am 16,610 8.11 0.33 0.19 0.10 0.09 0.18 0.00 0.05 0.17 0.00 0.17 1.28 06/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 07/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 08/12/2008 8.00am 9,920 8.02 0.38 0.21 0.06 0.10 0.27 0.00 0.12 0.20 0.00 0.10 1.44 09/12/2008 8.00am 6,990 7.91 0.40 0.27 0.10 0.17 0.08 0.00 0.18 0.11 0.00 0.17 1.48 86 10/12/2008 8.00am No Flow 0.00 11/12/2008 8.00am 14,760 8.17 0.33 0.18 0.02 0.20 0.09 0.00 0.04 0.09 0.00 0.03 0.98 12/12/2008 8.00am 17,690 8.27 0.30 0.21 0.09 0.21 0.20 0.00 0.06 0.18 0.00 0.10 1.35 13/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 14/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 15/12/2008 8.00am 17,240 8.01 0.27 0.18 0.09 0.18 0.29 0.00 0.10 0.18 0.00 0.03 1.32 16/12/2008 8.00am 5,870 8.11 0.29 0.27 0.11 0.20 0.20 0.00 0.06 0.10 0.00 0.06 1.29 17/12/2008 8.00am 13,090 7.96 0.40 0.33 0.11 0.20 0.11 0.00 0.11 0.11 0.00 0.10 1.47 18/12/2008 8.00am 33,700 7.89 0.30 0.24 0.06 0.11 0.19 0.00 0.07 0.18 0.00 0.04 1.19 19/12/2008 8.00am 13,580 8.11 0.36 0.29 0.03 0.07 0.24 0.00 0.06 0.12 0.00 0.01 1.18 20/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 21/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 22/12/2008 8.00am 12,620 8.18 0.21 0.18 0.19 0.22 0.11 0.00 0.08 0.11 0.00 0.07 1.17 23/12/2008 8.00am 27,450 8.92 0.19 0.18 0.06 0.10 0.10 0.00 0.04 0.11 0.00 0.02 0.80 24/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 25/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 26/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 27/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 28/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 29/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 30/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00 31/12/2008 Eff Clsd 0.00
Average 14,946 8.03 0.33 0.24 0.08 0.15 0.15 0.00 0.08 0.13 0.00 0.08 0.56 86.00 Maximum Emission Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 04/01/2008 Clear Wet 6.66 32 11/01/2008 Clear 18/01/2008 Clear 25/01/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 01/02/2008 Clear Dry 7.23 86 08/02/2008 Clear 15/02/2008 No Flow 22/02/2008 Clear 29/02/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 07/03/2008 Clear Wet 7.02 14/03/2008 Clear 21/03/2008 Clear 91 28/03/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 04/04/2008 Clear Dry 6.94 55 11/04/2008 Clear 18/04/2008 No Flow 25/04/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 02/05/2008 Clear Dry 7.33 92 09/05/2008 Clear 16/05/2008 Clear 22/05/2008 Not Tested 30/05/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 06/06/2008 Clear Dry 6.96 115 13/06/2008 Clear 20/06/2008 Not Checked 27/06/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 04/07/2008 Clear Wet 6.68 94 11/07/2008 Clear Dry 18/07/2008 Clear Wet 25/07/2008 Clear Wet
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 01/08/2008 Not Checked Holidays 08/08/2008 Not Checked Holidays 15/08/2008 Clear Dry 7.03 92 22/08/2008 Clear 29/08/2008 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 05/09/2008 Clear Wet 6.62 84 12/09/2008 Clear Wet 19/09/2008 Clear 26/09/2008 No Flow
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 03/10/2008 Clear Wet 6.84 58 10/10/2008 Cloudy 17/10/2008 Clear 24/10/228 Clear 31/10/2208 Clear
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 07/11/2008 Clear Wet 7.22 55 14/11/2008 Clear Wet 21/11/200/ Clear Wet 28/11/2008 Clear Dry
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Reg. No. 272 Surface Water Report Ossian Limited, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. (026-45333)
Emmision Point Reference Point: SW5
Location: Final Discharge point alongside the site.
Date Visual Inspection Weather pH COD (mg/l) 05/12/2008 Clear Dry 6.66 22 12/12/2008 19/12/2008
Signed: ______Date: ______Laboratory Technician Analytical Quality Control Record Re Hach DR 20/10 COD Measurement System
Month Date Low / High range 80 to 120 mg/l Result Signature Jan 28/01/2008 87 95 Gerard Lynch Feb 07/02/2008 103 26 Gerard Lynch Mar 20/03/2008 90 122 Gerard Lynch Apr 11/04/2008 111 108 Gerard Lynch 21/04/2008 91 74 Gerard Lynch May 08/05/2008 114 138 Gerard Lynch 02/05/2008 91 92 Gerard Lynch June 05/06/2008 111 47 Gerard Lynch 06/06/2008 86 115 Gerard Lynch July 04/07/2008 98 94 Gerard Lynch 22/07/2008 84 116 Gerard Lynch Aug 19/08/2008 114 201 Gerard Lynch 15/08/2008 92 Gerard Lynch Sept 05/09/2008 94 84 Gerard Lynch 12/09/2008 102 117 Gerard Lynch Oct 03/10/08 112 58 Gerard Lynch 13/10/08 93 148 Gerard Lynch Nov 07/11/08 102 55 Gerard Lynch 07/11/08 141 Gerard Lynch Dec 09/12/08 92 86 Gerard Lynch 22 Gerard Lynch
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Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
| PRTR# : P0272 | Facility Name : Ossian Limited | Filename : P0272_PRTR 2008(1) GERARD.xls | Return Year : 2008 | 3898 13/09/2010 09:01
AER Returns Worksheet Version 1.1.03 REFERENCE YEAR 2008
1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION Parent Company Name Ossian Limited Facility Name Ossian Limited PRTR Identification Number P0272 Licence Number P0272-02
Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity No. class_name The surface treatment of metals and plastic materials using an electrolytic or chemical process where the volume of the treatment 12.3.0 vats exceeds 30 m3.
Address 1 Ballyvourney Address 2 County Cork Address 3 Address 4
Country Ireland Coordinates of Location 52035773 River Basin District NACE Code 2561 Main Economic Activity Treatment and coating of metals AER Returns Contact Name Tomas Lagerqvist AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected] AER Returns Contact Position Managing Director AER Returns Contact Telephone Number 026 45333 AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number AER Returns Contact Fax Number 026 45358 Production Volume 0.0 Production Volume Units Number of Installations 1 Number of Operating Hours in Year 1584 Number of Employees 10 User Feedback/Comments Worksheet Very User Friendly Web Address www.ossian.nu
2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES Activity Number Activity Name
3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002) Is it applicable? No Have you been granted an exemption ? If applicable which activity class applies (as per Schedule 2 of the regulations) ? Is the reduction scheme compliance route being used ? Buildings
Overview
There are three separate buildings on the company site, The main building houses the production areas warehousing and offices, an electricity sub station building is located at the from of the main building and a pump house is located to the rear of the main building.
Main Building
The main building is a partially two story structure, with offices library and meeting area and wash room located on the second floor at the front and side of building. The majority of the building is cavity concrete block structure with an external brick facing at the front of the building and a smooth plaster finish at the sides and rear, with a uPVC steel cladded annex attached to the eastern end of the main building. The roof is on the main building consists of insulated panels, with skylights inserted to compliment the artificial lighting. All second story flooring is of massed concrete construction, this provides excellent fire spread retardation. All windows and glass doors in the building are double glazed.
Annex
A new roof of uPVC coated steel panels has been completed in the annex attached to the eastern end of the building. For security reasons, skylights have not been inserted in this roof area.
Pump House
The pump house situated at the rear of the building is a cavity concrete block construction with an external smooth plaster finish.
Electricity sub Station
The electricity sub station situated at the front of the building is a cavity block construction with a smooth plaster finish.
Floor Plan Downstairs
LAB WWTP (Effluent )
PLATING
BARRELLING
WAREHOUSE CANTEEN PRODUCTION
OFFICE
GENTS
LADIES
TOOLROOM OMC MAINTENANCE
ACCOUNTS & FINANCE PRODUCTION LIBRARY SALES MD MANAGER OFFICE
Company Organisation chart
2008
Mr Tomas Lagerquvist as Managing Director and founder of Ossian Ltd Ballyvourney Co Cork, has responsibility for the overall running of the company. This includes over all responsibility for the financial welfare of the company as well as planning the direction the company will take in the future. The Managing director is fully aware of all the legal responsibilities attached to this position as outlined under Irish company law.
Mr Paul Kelly as Company Director and General Manager, has total responsibility for the day to day running of the company, Paul’s duties include ensuring that the company is fully compliant with all regulations as laid out in IPPC licence No 272-02
Mr Gerard Lynch as laboratory assistant is responsible for the day to day running of the WWTP, this includes that all equipment is in good working order, and when a maintenance issue arises it is his responsibility to make Paul Kelly aware of the situation. Gerard’s is also responsible for all reports to the EPA and for liasing with EPA personnel with regard to any and all issues relating to environmental issues within the company. Gerard is also responsible for the total compliance of the company in line with the company’s IPPC licence No 272-02 Gerard reports directly to Paul Kelly.
All other personnel within the company must consult with Gerard regarding any issues, which could remotely have any environmental impact, which could result in non-compliance. The following is a company organisation chart /Management structure.
Mr Tomas Lagerquvist Managing Director
Mr Paul Kelly Production Director/Manager
Mr Gerard Lynch Environmental Adminstrator
All Other Personnel
Environmental Management Programme
2008
Filter Pump Bund.
The company purchased a polypropelene bund on 17/090/08. The filter system for both acid zinc process tanks has been placed on this unit to contain any spillages when filter pump filter are being replaced or when cleaning of pumps is being carried out.
Erection of Windsock
A wind sock was erected at the front of the company premises in November 2008. This device is a requirement of the company's IPPC licence.
Purchase of wet vacuum Unit
The company purchased a vacuum unit in September 2008,this unit is used for a quick response cleanup in the event of any spillage occurring in the metal finishing area. This unit is designed to deal with acids oils etc.
Energy conservation programme
The company commenced an energy conservation programme in March 2008, this drive was hugely successful with savings of 74914.40 units achieved from March to Dec 2008. This resulted in an actual cost saving to the company of Euro 9996.20. Attached spread sheet give the comparative figures
Energy Conservation Measures
The following measures were put in place during 2008. A timer system was installed in the air extraction unit at rear of building, this reduced the noise levels emitted during night time hours as well as achieving a significant reduction in energy usage. A timer was installed in the cooler system on the tin process tank which resulted in significant reductions in energy usage Production planning was introduced throughout the plating shop which resulted in significant reductions in energy usage.
The main air compressor was overhauled and a complete service was carried out to optimise the efficiency of the unit.
All air leaks in the building were identified and repaired to reduce the amount run time of compressor.
Usage of oils and lubricants currently in stock.
An embargo on the purchase of any oils and lubricants was introduced in August 2008. This embargo will remain in place until all oils and lubricants currently in stock are used up.
Environmental Management Programme Report
2009
Air Extraction Unit
The company installed a timer system to control run time of Air extraction unit located at rear of the company premises, this action had a two fold effect (1) the noise levels emitted from this unit were eliminated during night time hours (2) a significant reduction in energy usage was also achieved.
Water supply pump
The company installed a timer unit which prevents the supply pump activating during shut down hours, this measure will prevent any accidental flooding within the premises in the event of any pipe breakage during shut down.
Filter Press Funnel Replacement
A new funnel system was installed in the WWTP which allows for a much cleaner transfer of sludge from press to disposal bag.
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
Environmental Management Programme Report
2009
Replacement of Roof over WWTP.
Vanhalen Engineering Ltd was contracted to replace the entire roof over the WWTP, during 2008; this work was completed in February 2008 at a cost of 19000.00 Euro
New Lighting installed in WWTP
New lighting was installed throughout the WWTP in March 2008 at a cost of 825.00 Euro
Improved Plating Shop Security
Automatic roller doors were erected at the four entry points to the electroplating shop, this measure was deemed necessary as the company suffered several burglaries throughout 2006 and 2007, this work was carried out at a cost of 6200.00Euro
Installation of Platform in WWTP
A new galvanised steel pump support platform was installed in the WWTP in October 2008 at a cost of 1452.00 Euro, this work was deemed necessary as the old platform had become unstable.
Acquisition of bund for Zinc filter pumps
In the interests of improved environmental safety the filter pumps attached to the zinc tanks on Line A have been placed on a new bund tray to prevent any spilt process solutions attacking the shop floor
SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
2009
Licence objectives Licence Targets Completed
Total elimination of obsolete chemistry Reduction to take place at a rate of Ongoing 20% per annum to 2011
Identify finishing processes that may no longer This objective has a Ongoing be environmentally or financially viable and remove three year time span complete by 09 or replace as appropriate.
Replacement of effluent neutralisation Complete by end 2009 ongoing Tank in WWTP
Removal of all debris from containers Complete by end 2009 Ongoing At front of building
Removal of obsolete settlement tank from front Complete by end 2009 Ogoing Yard of company premises
Replacement of cathion resin in cathion Unit Complete By end 2009 ongoing
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
23/01/2009
Electrical Equipment Inventory (1)
Type of Equipment Qty Kilowatt Rating Total Centrifugal Dryers 3 12kw 36 kw Maize Dryer 1 4.5kw 4.5kw Shot Blast Polisher 1 3.5kw 3.5kw Ball Burnisher 1 3kw 3.5kw Large Oven Furnace 1 16kw 16kw Small Oven Furnace 1 7.4kw 7.4kw Pit Furnace 1 12kw 12kw Vibro Polishers 2 0.75kw 1.5kw Vibro Polisher 1 1kw 1kw Surface Grinder 1 4.5kw 4.5kw Cylindrical Grinder 1 3kw 3kw Linisher 1 0.25kw 0.25k Cut Off Saw 1 0.25kw 0.25k Wire Eroder 1 5kw 5kw Decoilers 6 0.75kw 4.5kw Lathe 2 2.2kw 4.4kw Lathe 1 2.5kw 2.5kw Band Saw 1 1.8kw 1.8kw Manual Milling Machine 1 5kw 5kw CNC Machine 1 5kw 5kw Production Presses 3 2.5kw 7.5kw Production Press 2 4kw 8kw Production Press 1 5kw 5kw Production Press 1 8kw 8kw Compressor 1 2.5kw 2.5kw Compressor 1 2.5kw 2.5kw Compressor 1 58kw 58kw Baling Unit 1 4kw 4kw Baling Unit 1 3kw 3kw CNC Lathe 1 11kw 11kw CNC Lathe 1 17kw 17kw Hand Drilling Machine 2 0.75kw 1.5kw Standard Lathe 1 2.5kw 2.5kw
Electrical Equipment Inventory (2)
Type of Equipment Qty Kilowatt Rating Total
Drilling Machines 2 1kw 2kw Drilling Machines 1 0.75kw 0.75k Saw 1 2.2kw 2.2kw Saw 1 1kw 1kw Shearing Machine 1 2.2kw 2.2kw Metal Choppers 3 0.55kw 1.65k Metal Chopper 1 2.2kw 2.2kw Ducted Heating Unit 1 5.5kw 5.5kw Air Conditioning Units 3 5.5kw 16.5k Air Extraction Unit Motor 1 7.5kw 7.5kw Barrelling Motors 4 1.5kw 6.0kw Barrelling Motors 1 2.2kw 2.2kw Plating Motors 10 0.25kw 2.5kw Process Heaters 20 2.5kw 50kw Effluent Motors 4 0.37kw 1.48k Effluent Motors 2 0.75kw 1.5kw Computers 12 0.1kw 1.2kw Fluorescent Tube 327 .058kw 18.96kw
Gerard Lynch
23/04/2008
Site Overview
Ossian Ltd was established in Ballyvourney Co Cork in 1980 and is located in the Uduras Na Gaeltachta Industrial Estate situated on the western side of Ballymakeera Village. The company carries out manufacturing of small metal components and provides an electroplating service within the scope of class 12.3 of the new First Schedule of EPA Act 1992 as amended by POE Act 2003.
The Activity
The main activity, which has the greatest potential environmental impact, is the electroplating and barreling/polishing processes, which are carried out within the company. The main electroplating processes include the electroplating of Zinc, Nickel, and Tin, on Mild Steel Brass and Copper base materials. The main barreling / polishing processes are carried out on brass mild steel and stainless steel.
Company Directors
Mr. Tomas Lagerqvist Mr. Paul Kelly
License No
272-02
GPS Co-ordinates
E1203, N7728
Facility Ownership
Ossian Ltd entered into a ninety nine-year lease contract with Uduras Na Gaeltachta (state development agency for Gaeltacht areas) in 1983; this lease will expire in 2082.
The main energy consumers within the site are the following.
Air Compressor
Process tank heaters
Furnaces
Well water supply pumps
Air extraction unit motor
Traub turning machine
Mazak machine
Heat pump system in admin area
Timing of Audit
March 1 st 2008
Details of period covered in audit
Jan 1 st to Dec 31st 2007,
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Paul Kelly
Company Director
MW1 Units 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Bromide mg/L 0.11 <0.10 <0.10 <0.50 Calcium mg/L 30.8 17.34 28.29 21.86 33.72 Chlorine mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 Chromium ug/L <10.0 <4.6 1 10 <0.93 COD mg/L 81 <3 <3 250 5 Copper ug/L <10.0 1 <0.2 290 0.5 Fluoride mg/L 3.07 0.04 0.22 Magnesium mg/L 1.22 2.49 2.3 3.36 1.99 Manganese ug/L 0.033 1348 1 46 2.6 Nickel Ug/L <10.0 7544 1 122 23.7 Nitrate mg/L as No <1.00 0.95 2.58 2.18 0.77 Nitrite mg/L as No 0.014 0.003 0.281 0.003 pH pH units 6.4 6 7.6 6.5 Phosphate mg/L as P 0.029 0.03 0.055 0.042 Potassium mg/L 1.16 7.19 2.18 25.96 2.16 Sodium mg/L 6.96 14.28 9.63 805.7 9.86 Sulphate mg/L as SO4 <10.0 19 4 45 7.14 Zinc ug/L <0.010 905 <4.6 40.5 14.1
All of the above results have been provided by Euro Environmental Services
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
10/03/2009 MW2 Units 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Bromide mg/L 0.11 <0.10 <0.10 <0.50 Calcium mg/L 38.72 17.34 11.61 37.55 22.8 Chlorine mg/L <0.05 1.99 5.1 1.30 Chromium ug/L <10.0 <4.6 14 62 11.00 COD mg/L 16 <3 5 10 5 Copper ug/L <0.010 1 18 108 39.2 Fluoride mg/L 3.07 1.57 <0.09 Magnesium mg/L 1.17 2.49 2.51 17.03 4.1 Manganese ug/L 0.0555 1348 3595 8587 519.4 Nickel Ug/L 2.33 7544 2962 1457 124.7 Nitrate mg/L as No 2.12 0.95 2.44 0.98 0.47 Nitrite mg/L as No 0.014 <0.003 0.007 0.003 pH pH units 6.4 6 7 7.1 Phosphate mg/L as P 0.029 0.045 0.0941 0.134 Potassium mg/L 4.79 7.19 1.84 3.67 2.32 Sodium mg/L 13.19 14.28 9.93 13.46 16.64 Sulphate mg/L as SO4 19 6 10 24.89 Zinc ug/L 0.231 905 130.7 578.7 138.4
All of the above results have been provided by Euro Environmental services
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
10/03/2009 MW3 Units 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Bromide mg/L <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.50 Calcium mg/L 12.29 13.23 12.33 22.28 18.49 Chlorine mg/L <0.05 <0.05 0.08 0.05 Chromium ug/L <10.0 <4.6 1 33 13.4 COD mg/L <5 5 <3 16 5 Copper ug/L <10.0 1 1 24 27.8 Fluoride mg/L <0.07 0.03 <0.09 Magnesium mg/L 0.68 1.89 1.6 6.24 5.7 Manganese ug/L 0.01 3 3 320 484.6 Nickel Ug/L <10.0 8 1 132 18.5 Nitrate mg/L as No 1.27 0.44 0.96 1.36 1.05 Nitrite mg/L as No <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 pH pH units 6.1 7 6 7.1 6.3 Phosphate mg/L as P 0.079 0.027 0.137 0.242 Potassium mg/L 0.49 1.28 1.23 2.48 2.23 Sodium mg/L 8.09 <10 7.72 12.2 7.8 Sulphate mg/L as SO4 <10.0 <14 <2.11 10 5.35 Zinc ug/L <0.010 5 <4.60 827.7 32.6
All of the above results have been provided by Euro Environmental Services
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
10/03/2009 2007 Electricity Use Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Jan 0.041 MWhr Feb 0.039 MWhr Mar 0.042 MWhr Apr 0.038 MWhr May 0.034 MWhr Jun 0.030 MWhr Jul 0.025 MWhr Aug 0.028 MWhr Sep 0.029 MWhr Oct 0.031 MWhr Nov 0.032 MWhr Dec 0.035 MWhr
Total 0.404 MWhr Dec Services for Business Programme
Site Visit Report for
Ossian Ltd Ballyvourney
Co Cork
Prepared by Richard Morrison
SEI Client ID: 0575 Services for Business Programme - Site Visit Report
Executive Summary
Ossian Ltd. is at the initial stage of implementing a more organised approach to energy management. Gerard Lynch has been apportioned the responsibility to track energy use on an ongoing basis. At present, the work which he undertakes is done in an unstructured manner with much of the emphasis falling on his actions alone.
The compressor has been identified as the significant energy user at the facility, and as such its use should be monitored and refined to the most efficient level possible. An Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) should be developed and utilised to track its energy performance on an ongoing basis. This will highlight periods of inefficient use and allow staff to refine this use accordingly. This indicator should be set based on production throughput and monitored to ensure that it is not in use when there is not production apparent.
The lighting philosophy in the facility should also be streamlined to ensure the least possible energy use. A zoned lighting system should be put in place to ensure that only occupied areas are lit. PIR’s should also be installed in intermittently occupied areas to automate this process.
The electro processing lines were also identified as significant users during the site visit due largely to the heating requirements of numerous tanks. The production process should be examined to access the feasibility of production scheduling, as this would greatly reduce the electricity use of these lines by isolating them when they are not required.
An energy awareness campaign should be run in order to gain the backing of facility staff in implementing an energy efficiency improvement drive. An opportunities log should be maintained of all identified energy efficiency improvements, with a review process put in place to ensure that all viable opportunities are actioned in a timely manner once identified.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Site Visit
1.2 Description of Site
1.3 Client’s Objectives
2 Energy Management
3 Energy Consumption
3.1 Annual Consumption
3.2 Main Energy Consumers
3.3 Energy Performance Indicators (EPIs)
4 Opportunities for Energy Savings
4.1 Recent/Existing Energy Saving Initiatives
4.2 Suggested Opportunities for Energy Savings
5 Next Steps
Appendix A – Site Tour Checklist
Appendix B – Energy Management Diagnostic Questionnaire
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1 Introduction
1.1 Site Visit
Organisation Name: Ossian Ltd.
Site Name & Ballyvourney, Co. Cork Address:
SEI Client ID: 0575
Date of Visit: 07/04/08
Duration of Visit (h): 4
SEI Energy Advisor: Richard Morrison
Visit Hosted By: Gerard Lynch
Richard Morrison undertook a site visit of the Ossian Ltd. site at Ballyvourney, Co Cork under SEI’s Services for Business Programme.
This report has been prepared with all reasonable skill, care and diligence and summarises the findings from the half-day site visit.
All values quoted in this Report are based on information provided by the Client. All values quoted for energy savings are estimates and may require additional detailed investigation to confirm their validity.
1.2 Description of Site
Ossian Ltd. is a metal finishing and electroplating facility located in Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. The facility is split into a production floor where various metal working machinery is located, and an electroplating floor where individual electroplating lines service the difffereing material properties of the metals supplied by the facility.
The production floor is heavily lit and the majority of the machinery is compressed air driven. Numerous tanks on the electroplating lines are electrically heated, and hence are energy intensive.
Waste streams are dealt with inhouse in a small waste water treatment system which is tightly controlled in line with EPA guidelines. This is not energy intensive in its operations as it is serviced by a number of small transfer pumps.
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1.3 Client’s Objectives
Ossian Ltd are operating in an increasingly competitive business sector, and as such see energy use as a major recurring running cost, which should be controlled efficiently. They have recognised that electricity use is a major part of their process requirements and as such while necessary should be controlled more effectively.
2 Energy Management
Energy management is an all-encompassing process that should include every aspect of an organisation from finance, human resources and public relations to maintenance, purchasing and planning.
An Energy Management Diagnostic Questionnaire was completed for the site; the completed questionnaire is included in Appendix A. Ossian Ltd. scored 14% overall on this diagnostic. Figure 1 shows the breakdown of the score between the five pillars of energy management.
Figure 1: Breakdown of Energy Management Diagnostic Score
100%
80%
60% Score 40%
20%
0% Commitment Identification Plan Action Review 5 Pillars of Energy Management
The principal barriers to developing, implementing and maintaining a full and effective energy management system at the site are;
• The lack of the required resources
• The knowledge of how to develop an energy management plan of action
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• A lack of awareness
There is additional information available on energy management from SEI’s Energy MAP website at www.sei.ie/energymap.
3 Energy Consumption
3.1 Annual Consumption
Ossian Ltd’s consume 408,853kWh of electricity annually. This ranges from 25,000 to 40,000kWh per month correlating with outside weather conditions to some extent with June to September yielding the least energy use for the year in question. This is due in part to the fact that the space heating system is electrically driven and as such should operate less during the more temperate summer months, and in part to the fact that the ambient temperature of the tanks in the electro-processing lines will be higher during the summer months and therefore require less heating.
There is a high energy use of 500kWh apparent each night and at weekends when no production is taking place. This should be investigated to ensure all energy significant equipment is powered down when not in use, as at present this usage constitutes 40% of the total daily usage also, and could through efficient housekeeping measures be reduced.
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Table 1: Annual Energy Consumption & Energy Costs
2008 Fuel Spend Quantity CO2 (excl. [kWh] Emissions [t] VAT)
Electricity Imported 408,853 €80,000 260.4
Total 408,853 €80,000 260.4
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3.2 Main Energy Consumers
The facility is 100% electrically powered and as such the heating system is electrically driven. Table 2 outlines the significant electrical energy users in the facility. These should be monitored more closely going forward, as it is these that utilise the bulk of the electricity supplied to the facility, and by making their use more efficient, the facility’s electrical consumption profile will reduce.
Table 2: Summary of Primary Electrical Energy Consumers
Electrical Energy Consumer % of Comments Total Compressed air generation 43% Heavily loaded during site visit with only medium demand apparent Electro processing 33% Electric heating of tanks HVAC 10% Heat pumps incorporated ensuring minimum energy use Lighting 7% High levels of light could be reduced in non task specific areas Ancillary Equipment 7% Transfer pumps in wastewater treatment plant etc.
3.3 Energy Performance Indicators (EPIs)
There are currently no EPIs set and monitored at the facility. It is recommended that analysis be carried out to determine effective EPI’s for the significant energy using equipment as listed in Tables 2. These could possibly be linked to product throughput if a correlation exists.
These indicators help to assess the energy performance of the facility quickly and effectively and can be compared against current benchmarks for similar facilities if available to determine current operational performance.
In the case of Ossian Ltd., it is recommended that an EPI be investigated and set for the compressor, as this is the most significant energy user onsite. It is strongly linked to production and as such an EPI of compressed air generated related to production output should prove beneficial in tracking the performance of the system. By constantly monitoring this EPI, it will also identify periods when the compressor is possibly operating when it is not required, with this being a possible cause of the high out of hours energy use identified.
The electro-processing lines could also have EPI’s set for their use, allowing the optimisation of their use through production scheduling for example, should the energy use versus production output be identified as inefficient.
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4 Opportunities for Energy Savings
4.1 Recent/Existing Energy Saving Initiatives
Ossian Ltd is currently at the beginning of an energy efficiency drive and as such is just beginning to implement energy saving opportunities. They have however, incorporated good energy management techniques into their existing work practices to date.
The energy manager does a facility walk around at close of business each day to ensure that the lights and production and support equipment are all powered down. This is evident from the fact that the out of hours energy use does come down.
Ossian Ltd. have also installed heat pumps to service their heating and cooling requirements in the production spaces, and as such make best use of the electrically maintained environmental conditions in terms of energy efficiency.
A smaller compressor is also used to service the ancillary production area during periods when the full production plant is not in use, in order to minimise the energy use in the generation of compressed air.
4.2 Suggested Opportunities for Energy Savings
We identified a number of opportunities for further energy savings at the site; these are summarised in Table 3 overleaf. Any values quoted for energy savings are estimates and would require further investigation to verify their accuracy.
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Table 3: Opportunities for Energy Savings
Indicative Cost Ref Opportunity Category Target Date Additional Information Benefits Range
Cost This is key if any initiative is to 01 Implement Energy Awareness Campaign No / Low Organisational 3 Months Avoidance be successful In order to measure Set Energy Performance Indicators for energy Cost 02 No / Low Technical 6 Months improvement we must establish significant equipment Avoidance current performance In order for equipment to Implement training on energy efficient set points of Cost operate efficiently, it must 03 significant energy using equipment to ensure they No / Low Organisational 12 Months Avoidance operate at the most efficient are operated as efficiently as possible by key users setpoints continuously Currently the hot plant air from the surrounds of the 04 Duct Fresh air to Compressor inlet €522 Medium Technical 12 Months compressor is utilised. By using cooler outside air, the system efficiency would improve The distribution pressure should be lowered to the least possible set point to optimise Reduce compressed air distribution pressure from the system. The production 05 €914 No / Low Technical 3 Months 7.5 bar to 6.5 bar and monitor requirements should be investigated, and the compressed air pressure distributed reduced to suit. The dirty filter is causing the 06 Clean dirty inlet filter to compressor €261 No / Low Technical 3 Months compressor to work harder to suck air into the unit. Polishing area lighting is 07 Reduce lighting levels in seldom used work areas €313 No / Low Technical 3 Months extremely bright and could be reduced
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By illustrating the areas that Cost each switch operates, the staff 08 Develop a lighting plan of the facility No / Low Organisational 6 Months Avoidance can be encouraged to turn off unoccupied area lighting Install separate switches for stores area of production floor 09 Implement zonal switching of lighting in facility €783 Medium Organisational 12 Months at both ground and mezzanine levels. Also install a separate switch in the weighing room By automating the switching of lights in intermittently occupied 10 Install PIR's in intermittently occupied areas €480 Medium Technical 12 Months areas, the lights will only be on when required. The current operational practices on the electro Develop standard operating procedures for Cost 11 No / Low Organisational 6 Months processing line is not electro processing line management Avoidance documented and as such is open to inefficient operation. By only operating each line when it is required to do so, a Incorporate production scheduling to minimise significant quantity of energy 12 €2,400 No / Low Organisational 12 Months energy use on idle lines can be saved through not having to maintain heating setpoints in idling lines. during the site visit, numerous office split units were operating 13 install timeclocks on office split systems €900 No / Low Technical 12 Months outside of office hours, as they had not been switched off manually. Install timers on plugs to all electric heaters to turn Heaters were left on when 14 €370 No / Low Technical 12 Months them off outside of office hours office staff had finished work.
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By incorporating an auto shutdown regime in the IT department, the PC's currently Automatically switch off all computers after a set 15 €870 No / Low People 3 Months left on standby for a large period duration of time each day and at weekends will be turned off automatically. This will aid in securing funding An annual review of energy performance should Cost 16 No / Low Organisational 12 Months and resources for future energy be incorporated into annual procedures Avoidance efficiency improvements This list will ensure that all ideas An opportunities list should be developed to track Cost 17 No / Low Organisational 12 Months are noted and actioned energy efficiency improvement ideas Avoidance accordingly.
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5 Next Steps
• Ossian Ltd should review this report and in particular the opportunities for energy savings identified in Table 3.
• Richard Morrison will contact Gerard Lynch in about one week to briefly discuss this report and to provide any relevant clarifications.
• SEI has appointed Richard Morrison to provide follow-up energy management mentoring to Ossian Ltd over the next three months. Richard Morrison will contact Gerard Lynch regularly over this period to assist, mentor and encourage Ossian Ltd in progressing the opportunities for energy savings identified in Table 4 and in improving energy management.
• Ossian Ltd should use this three month period to kick-start progress on the energy savings opportunities and to improve on the priority areas identified in the Energy Management Diagnostic Questionnaire.
• Gerard Lynch should contact Richard Morrison by email or by telephone over this period with any queries relevant to energy management.
• Ms. Mairead Cirillo of SEI will contact Ossian Ltd. over the next few weeks with a request to fill out a short evaluation of SEI’s Services for Business Programme; we would be grateful for co-operation in completing this.
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Appendix A – Site Tour Checklist
Score Item Poor Excellent Observations / Comments 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Physical Condition of The equipment was old in some cases but Buildings / Plant well maintained
Insulation
Steam / Condensate / Hot No obvious leaks apparent during site visit Water Leaks
Boiler House
Items in this report should be Compressed Air imeplemented in order to further refine this system
Small heat pumps units operate efficiently Cooling Systems when required
production scheduling and set point monitoring should be incorporated to Production Plant reduce the energy used during production operations some areas well overlit, with others requiring more efficient control. A zonal Lighting switching system should be incorporated to refine system performance An energy awareness campaign should be Evidence of Energy run to encourage staff interaction with site Awareness (posters etc.) energy manager's initiatives
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Score Item Poor Excellent Observations / Comments 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Appendix B – Energy Management Diagnostic Questionnaire
Energy Management Diagnostic Questionnaire Site Name: Ossian Ltd. SEI Client ID: 575 Gerard Lynch Participants: Score: 14%
SEI Energy Advisor: Richard Morrison Date: 7-Apr-08
Question Assessment Additional Comments 1 Is there a Co-ordinator appointed to Formal Gerrard Lynch Informal Formal manage Energy Management? No Appointment Appointment Appointment but Low Priority 2 Is there a Senior Manager appointed to Formal Informal Formal sponsor an Energy Management? No Appointment Appointment Appointment but Low Priority 3 Is there an Energy Policy? Incomplete Complete No Policy Informal Policy Policy Formal Policy
4 Is the Energy Policy communicated to Commitment Formally but Formally & employees? No Informally Infrequently Regularly
5 Is there an annual review by senior Formal Superficial Incomplete management of energy performance & No (None) Documented Review Only Review Energy Management? Review 6 Have you undertaken an overview of Informally Informally (No Yes (Quantified past & present energy consumption? Not at all (Some Quantification) Assessment) Quantification) 7 Have you surveyed current energy use Informally Air compressors most significant Informally (No Yes (Quantified & identified significant energy users? Not at all (Some Quantification) Assessment) Quantification) 8 Have you identified the key factors that Informally Informally (No Yes (Quantified influence energy consumption at the Not at all (Some Quantification) Assessment) Identification site? Quantification) 9 Do you continuously identify energy- Through the AER for IPPC compliance Informally & Informally but Formally & saving opportunities? Rarely / Never Infrequently Regularly Regularly
10 Do you set (Energy) Objectives & Targets? No Informally Formally
11 Is there an Energy Savings Programme Informal Informal Written Formal in place? No (None) Unwritten Programme Programme Plan Programme 12 Are adequate resources allocated to Insufficient Insufficient Full & Sufficient Energy Management / energy saving None Allocated (Allocated (Allocated Resources activities? Informally) Formally) Allocated 13 Are energy-efficient practices and Informally & Informally but Formal energy awareness promoted amongst Not at All Infrequently Regularly Programme employees? 14 Are key personnel trained in energy Yes (Not All Key Yes (All Key efficient practices? Not at All Informally Personnel) Personnel)
15 Is there an Energy Savings Register (of Incomplete Up-to-date
Action Informal Energy saving projects)? No (None) Unwritten List Formal Formal Register Register 16 Are energy intensive plant & systems Efficiency Yes (Formal Informally (ad designed, operated & maintained to Not at all Considered but Procedures in hoc) optimise energy efficiency? not Priority Place) 17 Have Energy Performance Indicators Formal EPIs Formal EPIs (EPI) been developed for the site? Are No EPIs Informal EPIs (Not Monitored) (Regularly they monitored? Monitored) 18 Is there an Energy Measurement & Informal Incomplete Monitoring system in place? No (None) Formal System System System
19 Is energy performance reported to
Review Formally but Formally & management and key staff regularly? Not at all Informally Infrequently Regularly
20 Is the effectiveness of the programme Formal reviewed annually? Not at all Informally Documented Review What do you consider to be the 3 most important barriers to developing, implementing and maintaining a full and effective Energy Management System within your organisation? [e.g. resources, training budgets, capital budgets, management time, lack of competent personnel etc.] i Resources
ii Knowledge to develop plan Barriers
iii Lack of awareness
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0575 Site Visit Report Template-V2.Doc 17 2007 Plated units/Dm2 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan 1589.94 Feb 1270.91 Mar 1204.88 Apr 1015.06 May 1689.7 Jun 1179.1 Jul 1404.84 Aug 1315.4 Sep 870.77 Oct 1216.93 Nov 1057.73 Dec 1037.8
Total 14853.06 Energy Audit Check List
Energy Inputs
Energy Type Usage Cost Storage
Oil 0 0 0 Gas 0 0 0 Solid Fuel 0 0 0 Electricity 0.408 MWhr E 73,756.81 0
Alternative Supply Options
As the company has a continuous base line requirement to maintain process perimeters, electricity has been identified as the most cost effective and reliable energy source available at this time. Our present supplier (Energia ) presently source a minimum of 15% of their product from renewable sources.
Electricity usage and load patterns
The primary draw on electricity takes place from 7.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Night rate usage is primarily used to maintain temperatures in finishing processes. Also on occasion some machining processes are programmed to run overnight. The company is not satisified that the levels of night time energy usage is acceptable as the average monthly night time usage is 29.31% of total monthly usage. Occupancy levels are relatively consistent throughout the year, aside from a full two week shut down for Christmas and a partial three week shut down for summer holidays. The attached graph clearly shows load patterns conjunct with the above.
Proposed Energy Conservation Measures
28/04/2008
(1) Establish a management and staff awareness programme.
(2) Improve Production Planning to optimise Energy Usage.
(3) Main compressor to be serviced, and possibly relocated to a more energy efficient location.
(4) Improve insulation on main furnace doors
(5) Insulate hood on Pit Furnace
(6) Put in place Energy performance Indicators
(7) Evaluate Lighting Alternatives
The above measures are considered to be the most effective initial steps to have the greatest impact on the energy consumption of the company
Energy Audit
Identified Inefficiencies
(1) Main Air Compressor badly located in relation to access to external cold air supply
(2) Poor maintenance of Main Compressor
(3) Poor production planning leading to unnecessary use of energy
(4) Poor staff awareness of methods to conserve energy
(5) Facility over lit
(6) No zoned systems for control of lighting
(7) Lack of timers on plug in appliances (particularly space heaters)
(8) Energy Performance Indicators not in place
(9) Poor insulation of furnace doors
(10) Poor planning in the use of ancillary compressors
(11) No insulating hood on pit furnace Statement Regarding Energy Audit
2008
Ossian Ltd in compliance with its obligations under the terms of its IPPC Licence 272-2 completed its first energy audit in 2008. The company found this audit hugely beneficial in identifying areas where significant energy saving could be made. The following are some of the measures undertaken by the company.
(1) Timer installed in air extraction motor to reduce running time by 65%
(2) Timer installed in tank cooling system to ensure no unnecessary usage of unit
(3) External security lighting fitted with photo sensitive sensors
(4) Production planning introduced to optimise production within the electroplating shop
(5) A complete service of the main air compressor to maximise its efficiency
(6) Intelligent use of a secondary compressor to reduce the over production of compressed air
(7) A turn off as you leave campaign to encourage all personnel to take responsibility for energy usage within their own areas
The above measures led to reduction of energy usage by 74914.40 units and a total cost saving of Euro 9996.20. The attached chart shows the month on month savings over 2007 figures.
Gerard Lynch
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04/02/2009 Ossian Ltd Ballyvourney Co Cork
Chemical List On Line Tanks
04/02/2009
Name Quantity In Litres In Use
Line A Metapas C Black 600 Yes Yellow Pass (RoHS Comp 600 Yes Yellow Pass (Non Compliant) 600 Yes Slotopas Blue 600 Yes Can Clean Extra 600 No 25% HCL 600 Yes Zylite HT Zinc Solution 1400 Yes
Line B EL 30 550 Yes S 20 550 Yes Micro Etch 584 400 Yes Slotocup PC 81 400 Yes Elfit Silver 1100 Yes Black Oxy 550 Yes Black Activator 550 Yes 60/40 Tin Lead 550 No 90/10 Tin Lead 550 No
Line C Uniclean Bio 650 Yes Decasel 5 600 Yes CF 195 650 Yes Metex M 629 600 Yes Nickel Sulphamate 700 Yes BN 20 Bright Nickel 700 Yes LC 10 Matt Tin 700 Yes Bright Tin Culmo 700 Yes Trisodium Phosphate 600 Yes
Line D Cromvet 550 No CF 195 550 No Decasel 5 400 No Slotonik SB 600 No Slotonik 20 600 No
Gerard Lynch
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04/02/2009 …
Enfo rcement Category Summary
Organisation Name Ossian Ltd Case Number P0272-02
Enforcement Fixed Attributes Category Complexity Low
Location Low
Enforcement Category due to Fixed Attributes C2
Enforcement Sheet Reference Category Complexity Low
Emissions High
Location Low
Operator Management Low
Enforcement Record Low
Enforcement Category Based Upon Above 7 Attributes C1 FINAL ENFORCEMENT CATEGORY FOR 1 C1 YOUR FACILITY
Note 1: If different from above, a default may have been applied.
Dear Sir
In light of the difficult trading conditions Ossian Ltd is now operating under I wish to request a review of the proposed charges the Agency wishes to impose on our activities for 2009. Ossian Ltd has invested heavily in plant, equipment and training to acquire our current IPPC licence (P0272-02) and our company was actually one of the first metal finishing companies to apply for and be successful in achieving IPPC licence status. This has resulted in our operations being highly compliant with all licensing requirements, a position we fully intend to maintain. We believe ourselves to be held in good esteem by the agency. Our efforts however have not been without high financial cost to the company both in capital expenditure and ongoing licence maintenance costs. As our company now faces one of the most difficult set of trading conditions in the company's twenty nine year history, we are left with no alternative but to request an urgent review of the agency's annual fees and charges with a view to major reductions being made to same. Our company accounts show that agency charges over the past five years have increased by 27% from 7500.00 Euro in 2004 to 10210.00 Euro in 2009. This is no longer sustainable, Ossian Ltd currently employs twelve full time employees, the company regretfully had no choice but to make a further three employees redundant in February of this year. The company is however very optimistic that further redundancies can be averted once cost reductions can be made in this and other key areas of our operation. I wish to stress the importance of a positive and speedy response to this cost review request.
Yours truly
Training Record
Name _Donall Casey ______
This is to certify that _Donall Casey ______was instructed in the following
Subject: Provision of effluent composite and or outflow sample to EPA staff.
The above named has been trained to liase with EPA staff, when they visit the company for the purpose of sample collection. Composite sample is stored in refrigerator in the laboratory. The company retains a small split sample and the remainder is given to the agency staff, a flow reading is also provided to the agency, this reading is recorded in the AA results file. If outflow sample is taken a split sample is also retained by the company. A photocopy is made of the agency’s paperwork pertaining to the visit, and is placed in the EPA visits log.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Training Record
Name _Daniel Perry ______
This is to certify that, Daniel Perry ______was instructed in the following
Subject: Recycling of 5micron polypropylene filters
The above named has received training in the above. Filters for recycling must be placed in empty clean 200lt barrel in the WWTP area, the filters are then power-washed and left to drain prior to being reused. The WWTP operator must be informed when this process is being carried out. The wash water in the 200 lt barrel must not be allowed into the WWTP, without prior approval from the WWTP operator. Filters from different process lines must never be washed at the same time to prevent cross line contamination.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Training Record
Name _Raymond Manning ______
This is to certify that Raymond Manning______was instructed in the following
Subject: Provision of effluent composite and or outflow sample to EPA staff.
The above named has been trained to liase with EPA staff, when they visit the company for the purpose of sample collection. Composite sample is stored in refrigerator in the laboratory. The company retains a small split sample and the remainder is given to the agency staff, a flow reading is also provided to the agency, this reading is recorded in the AA results file. If outflow sample is taken a split sample is also retained by the company. A photocopy is made of the agency’s paperwork pertaining to the visit, and is placed in the EPA visits log.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Trainer
Date______Signed______
Trainee
Date______Signed______
Training Record
Name _Raymond Manning ______
This is to certify that, Raymond Manning ______was instructed in the following
Subject: Recycling of 5micron polypropylene filters
The above named has received training in the above. Filters for recycling must be placed in empty clean 200lt barrel in the WWTP area, the filters are then power-washed and left to drain prior to being reused. The WWTP operator must be informed when this process is being carried out. The wash water in the 200 lt barrel must not be allowed into the WWTP, without prior approval from the WWTP operator. Filters from different process lines must never be washed at the same time, to prevent cross line contamination.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Trainer
Date______Signed______
Trainee
Date______Signed______
Training Record
Name _Raymond Manning ______
This is to certify that, Raymond Manning ______was instructed in the following
Subject: Recycling of 5micron polypropylene filters
The above named has received training in the above. Filters for recycling must be placed in empty clean 200lt barrel in the WWTP area, the filters are then power-washed and left to drain prior to being reused. The WWTP operator must be informed when this process is being carried out. The wash water in the 200 lt barrel must not be allowed into the WWTP, without prior approval from the WWTP operator. Filters from different process lines must never be washed at the same time, to prevent cross line contamination.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Trainer
Date______Signed______
Trainee
Date______Signed______
Training Record
Name _Raymond Manning ______
This is to certify that, Raymond Manning ______was instructed in the following
Subject : Retention of outflow effluent sample on a daily basis for analysis purposes
The above named has received training in the above. The retention of a daily effluent outflow sample for analysis, sample is placed in plastic lidded sample jar labeled dated and signed, then placed in refrigerator in laboratory for AA analysis. The sample is taken from the previous day's composite discharge sample
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Trainer
Date______Signed______
Trainee
Date______Signed______
Training Record
Name _John Murphy ______
This is to certify that, John Murphy ______was instructed in the following
Subject: the neutralisation of potassium permanganate using sodium metabisulphate
The above named has received training in the above. To prevent overdosing and the unnecessary use of chemicals, the above process will in future only take place under the guidance of the Laboratory Assistant. This coloring process will in future be used in a planned manner to ensure that the WWTP is prepared for the process.
Date Signed Signed Trainer Trainee
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Trainer
Date______Signed______
Trainee
Date______Signed______
Date Non Compliance Cause Corrective Action
15/04/08 1.55mg/L Zinc Zinc drag out fed through Concentrated rinses must be Recorded WWTP at too a high a rate fed more slowly through WWTP
.OSSIAN LTD. SAFETY STATEMENT rev 24/03/2009
SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK ACT 2005. Comment [O1]:
SAFETY STATEMENT
OSSIAN LTD. BALLYVOURNEY, MACROOM, CO. CORK.
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT CONTROL
1. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT - 3 -
2. ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
3. TRAINING
4. EMERGENCY PLANS
5. INSPECTION PROCEDURES
6. ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
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1.0 GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT
The fundamental aim of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is the to provide a safe place of work for employees and the prevention of accidents and ill health at the work place.
Ossian Ltd. will do all that is reasonable and practicable to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for its entire workforce. The Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005 requires both employers and employees to consider safety as a joint responsibility. Everyone within the organization must ensure safe working becomes instinctive.
In order to promote this the company shall,
• Provide a management structure that values the health and safety of everyone. • Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions in line with the statutory regulations. • Provide training and instruction. Provide safe systems of work to enable employees to perform their duties without risk of injury. • Provide all suitable protective clothing and equipment where appropriate. • Provide for the maintenance of all equipment and the revision of all emergency plans. • Designate the staff having emergency duties.
Responsibility for safety and health at work rests on the employee who has direct responsibility for his/her own safety and of persons around them. It’s also the employee’s duty to report any problems within the plant that might endanger the health and safety of themselves and others.
If a safety concern is not properly addressed I invite you to bring it to my personal attention.
Signed: ______Title: Company Director
Date: ______
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2.1 MANAGEMENT
It is the policy of Ossian Ltd to take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the Health and Safety of its employees and visitors to the premises.
These management responsibilities are as follows,
• Take heed of all safety reports and take action to reduce any unfavorable trends.
• Carry out the Company Health and Safety Program as contained in the Safety Statement.
• Ensure all personnel supervised are fully competent to carry out their work and are fully aware of the hazards with reference to the safety plan.
• Ensure all personnel know what action to take in fire or other emergencies.
• Investigate all accidents promptly to discover their cause and eliminate recurrence. Complete accident RECORDING forms by the end of the day the accident has occurred.
• Ensure all raw materials and finished products are stored correctly.
• Each critical piece of machinery and material is put on a planned inspection program.
• Ensure personnel observe health and safety rules and protective clothing and equipment are used appropriately.
• The company register is kept up to date and accidents are scrutinized for trends.
• Continually improve safe practices in the company.
• Take a direct interest in the in safety and to support each employee in carrying it out.
• Ensure that responsibility is properly assigned and accepted at all levels.
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The Management are :
Tomas Lagerqvist Managing Direct
Paul Kelly - General Manager
2.2 LABORATORY CHEMISTS
The Laboratory Chemists have the following responsibilities with respect to Health and Safety.
Ensure all required MSDS information is available for every industrial chemical substance in the Factory
• Ensure that all persons working in the laboratory wear eye protection and appropriate protective clothing.
• Ensure that all documentation work procedures are available, and detail safety procedures necessary for the safe execution of work.
• To ensure that all chemicals used are properly labeled and safely stored on site.
• To ensure that all activities are well planned so that they may be carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
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2.3 EMPLOYEES
All Ossian Ltd. employees will cooperate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring the Safety, Health and Welfare of themselves.
The duties of all employees under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 20005 are:
• Each employee will report all accidents and unsafe conditions to management.
• To wear any protective equipment and clothing provided as appropriate.
• Each employee is responsible for reporting damage to plant and equipment and for replacement of protective equipment.
• To take reasonable care for his/her own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person working in that area.
• To help and support all employees in their efforts to maintain a safe working environment.
Not engage in improper conduct.
Make proper use of any P.P.E provided including Gloves, masks etc especially as required by MSDS.
Others as outlined in Section 2 part 13 of the 2005 ACT.
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3.0 TRAINING
• All Staff employed by Ossian Ltd will receive induction training on commencement of employment to ensure that they fully understand the hazards of their work and the safety precautions required.
• Training will also be given in First Aid, Chemical handling, manual handling, forklift driving and fire prevention. Training will also be given in emergency evacuations procedures, use of personal protective equipment and fire extinguisher as per company training plan.
• Training will be given to all Managers and other staff to ensure they have adequate knowledge and the necessary skills to manage their areas safely and without risk to health.
Chemical Safety Awareness
Right to know and Material Safe data sheets. • Chemical Staff.
• All operations staff.
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• Plating area staff.
• Others as required.
Manual Handling
• All operations staff
• All office staff • All managers
Forklift Truck Training
• All Forklift truck drivers
Emergency Response and Fire Prevention.
• All Staff.
First Aid.
• All First Aid Staff.
Machinery Safety.
• All plant personnel
Personal Protective Equipment.
• All relevant personnel.
A Training plan will be initiated by the General Manager for all personnel. The plan will highlight future training planned. This plan will be implemented in 2008 and maintained thereafter.
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4.0 Emergency Evacuation Procedure.
In the event that you notice a fire occurring in the immediate vicinity the following actions should be taken.
• Ensure the alarm is raised by breaking the glass at the break glass points located beside fire Exits.
• Phone the Fire Brigade.( Person who notes fire )
• On hearing the Fire siren all employees must immediately leave the building through the closest available door.
• All employees should stop their machines and immediately depart the building. • Outside of the building Employees must then report to their Fire Marshal at the Assembly Point in front of the building. Do not delay in collecting personal property. The safe evacuation of visitors is the responsibility of the person they are visiting in the factory.
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• Once outside the building do not under any circumstances re-enter the premises until the Fire brigade has declared it safe to do so.
• Data sheets on chemicals in the effected area should be given to the Fire Brigade on their arrival.
• The Fire Brigade personnel will take full charge on their arrival and everyone must follow their instructions.
Important Telephone Numbers.
• Dr. Peter Cronin, Macroom Tel. (026) 41088
• Fire Brigade, Macroom Tel. (026) 41051 or 999
• Garda, Macroom Tel. (026) 41724 or 999
• Garda. Ballyvourney Tel. (026) 45002 or 999
Designated Key Holders
: Mr Paul Kelly Tel 021 / 4892379 : Mr Gerard Lynch Tel 087 / 9446458 : Mr Raymond Manning Tel 087 / 9626534
Assembly Point: Sign post, across the road in front of building.
Persons in charge: Paul Kelly
Fire Marshals: (A) Production / Tool room - (B) Plating (C) Offices
Duties of Fire Marshal
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• On hearing the Fire Alarm, ensure that all personnel have evacuated the area.
• At the Assembly point, ensure that all personnel on their list are present and inform the Fire Brigade if anyone is not accounted for.
• Ensure that all Fire Exits and Fire Extinguishers in their area are not obstructed and are easily accessible.
• Update the list of personnel working in their area and instruct new employee in Fire and Evacuation Procedures.
Personnel List Dated
(A) Fire Marshal:
Area: Production / Tool room
Name Martin James
(B) Fire Marshal:
Area: Plating
Name Raymond Manning
(C) Fire Marshal:
Area: Office.
Names: Paul Kelly
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5.0 INSPECTION PROCEDURES
All levels of Management at various frequencies throughout the year will inspect all areas within the plant. The inspections will be documented.
• Each Manager shall carry out a safety tour of his / her own area once per month. For such inspections a checklist should be used to ensure all aspect are covered and to provide a structure.
• Each Manager shall complete a summary hazard report of the monthly inspections listing corrective action and a time frame for implementation.
• The General Manager will carry out a full plant inspection every six months. The findings will be submitted to everyone concerned and corrective action taken
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SHEET OSSIAN LTD
Dept/Area: ______Date: ______
Risk Rating Risk Categories
L = Low M = Medium C = Chemical E = Ergonomic H = High VH = Very High F = Fire M = Mechanical EL = Electrical
ITEM HAZ. DESCRIPTION R C CORRECTIVE ACTION/ NO CONTROL
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6.0 ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Personal accidents occurring on company property
• All accidents and incidents to persons whether or not in the immediate employment of the company must be reported on an Accident Report Form
• All accidents must be recorded and the area manager will complete the Accident Form.
• Accident reporting will be and must be completed before the end of the shift in which the accident has occurred.
• It is the responsibility of the area manager to carry out the initial accident investigation.
Definition of injury class
Major
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Any incident in which an employee loses a limb, eye or has a permanent disability.
Serious
Any accident in which an employee to have a temporary disability and to miss a shift.
Moderate
Any injury needing medical attention with no time lost outside the shift during which the injury has occurred.
Minor
Any injury reported to the area manager for medical attention and afterwards the employee returns to their work.
Accident Report Forms
A specially designed form is used to record all injury accidents . All area managers must complete the form using the following procedure.
• Upon knowing of the accident the area manager must go directly to the scene and insure the person injured is taken care of.
• Ensure First Aid has been given to the employee(s) in question and medical assistance summoned.
• Once the employee has been taken care of, the area manager fills in the Accident Report form. On the form the manager shall note
a) The date, b) The scene, c) Details and cause of accident
d) Treatment applied and by whom, e) Doctor/Hospital if needed
f) Any Witness, g) Action implemented
• Interview any witness to assist in the investigation.
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• Complete the investigation and determine the underlying causes of the accident.
• Implement the recommended corrective action.
• Submit a copy of the report to the Managing Director and General Manager.
ACCIDENT REPORT
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
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COMMENTS:
AREA MANAGER:
DATE:
ACCIDENT REPORT
DATE: AREA:
NAME OF PERSON INJURED:
DETAILS AND CAUSE OF ACCIDENT:
DETAILS OF INJURY:
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FIRST AID TREATMENT APPLIED:
BY WHOM:
DOCTOR REQUIRED: YES / NO NAME:
TREATMENT APPLIED:
HOSPITAL TREATMENT: YES / NO NAME:
TREATMENT APPLIED WITNESS TO ACCIDENT: STATEMENT:
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OSSIAN LTD. SAFETY STATEMENT REV : 001
SAFETY STATEMENT
PART B
OSSIAN LTD. BALLYVOURNEY, MACROOM, CO. CORK.
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SECTION 7
Risk assessments and hazard identification .
1. FIRE
2. CHEMICAL
3. MACHINERY
4. ELECTRICAL
5. EYE AND EAR
6. SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
7. MANUAL HANDLING AND FORKLIFTS
8. CONFINED SPACES.
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7.1 FIRE HAZARDS
There is an ever-present danger of fires and explosions occurring where,
• Flammable material are delivered, stored, transported and used.
• There are inadequate extraction facilities.
• No segregation between chemicals in the chemical container.
• The misuse of electrical outlets through the use of adapters and extension leads.
• The overloading of electrical outlets through the use of adapters and extension leads.
• Undertaking maintenance and building work with a heat or spark generating potential, in areas where flammable and combustible material are stored and used.
• Fire Points are blocked by the storage of materials and equipment.
• Stocks of pallets stored in the loading bay and shed.
• Areas not covered by fire fighting equipment.
• Fire extinguishers not being serviced on a yearly basis.
• High dust levels allowed building up.
• Water extinguishers located beside electrical control panels.
• Combustible gases are being used.
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Subject: Hazard Identification Section: 7.0 Page: 1 and Corrective Action ______• Passageways are not kept clear.
• Heaters in tanks without adequate control facilities.
RISKS
The Risks associated with the mentioned fire hazards are assessed in the Hazard Risk Assessment sheet for each area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• The provision of portable fire fighting equipment.
• The training of staff in fire safety and fire prevention.
• The regular servicing of all fire fighting equipment.
• The controlled storage of combustible material and flammable materials.
• The proper labeling of flammables.
• The provision of safe electrical installations and equipment.
• The installation of electrical equipment by trained electrician and the inspection of all equipment.
• The highlighting of all fire points.
• The correct storage and handling of gas cylinders.
• The correct labeling of flammable and oxidizers and the posting of ' No Smoking ' signs.
• The safe disposal of flammable liquid impregnated cloths in metal safety bins.
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• The segregation of incompatible chemicals and substances.
7.2 CHEMICAL HAZARDS
There is a clear and ever-present danger of fire and explosions due to chemicals. The hazards associated with chemicals are,
• Flammable materials are delivered, stored and used.
• Storage of highly flammable liquids in plastic containers.
• Areas not covered by fire fighting equipment due to moves.
• No segregation between chemicals in the chemical container.
• Inadequate stripping facilities when stripping components.
• Toxic gases evolving from accidental mixing of incompatible chemicals.
• Allergic reaction due to contact with any chemical.
• Dermatitis due to contact with substances like cutting oils and degreasing agents.
• Areas that is unsafe to store chemicals.
• Incorrect or non-labeling of any chemical.
• Lack of signs warning of possible chemical dangers.
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RISKS
The risks associated with these hazards are as assessed in the Hazard Risk Assessment Sheets for each area.
Each Chemical/ substance must have an MSDS available to Employees in order to allow appropriate Safety measures be implemented.
The MSDS outlines all required information which may be required to deal safely with each chemical substance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• The training of staff in chemical handling and use of MSDS information..
• The enclosure of chemical processes if practical.
• The evaluation of chemical hazards at the purchasing stage and the sourcing of alternatives.
• The provision of fume extraction.
• The storage of chemicals is strictly regulated. You must read the MSDS SHEET for the exact storage instructions.
• MSDS information specifies which type of P.P.E. is to be used in dealing with each chemical substance. Examples are Masks, Gloves, Face shields Goggles, Aprons , boots. MSDS states exactly what type of PPE is to be used.
• Appropriate fire extinguishers.
• The provision of barrier creams and moisturisers.
7.3 MACHINERY HAZARDS
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The Hazards presented by machines are
• Crushing
• Burning
• Cutting
• Trapping
• Ejection of materials and eye injuries
• Entanglement
RISKS
The risks associated with these hazards are as assessed in the Hazard Risk Assessment Sheet for each area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION/CONTROL
• Operators will be trained in the use of machinery.
• All dangerous and moving parts of machinery will be guarded.
• Operators will be trained in the safety awareness.
• Areas around machinery will be kept clear and tidy at all times.
• Eye protection will be used where specified.
• Operators will inform their area manager of any problems or potential safety hazards with their machine.
• Operators will ensure that loose clothing and jewelry is not worn as it may be caught up in moving parts.
7.4 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
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The use of electricity gives rise to many hazards which may give rise to fire and explosion. The main hazards are,
• Electrical shock.
• Doors in electrical panels being left open.
• Slips/trips due to falling over electrical cables.
• Damaged electrical sockets and leads.
• Electrical connections taped up rather than replaced.
• Lack of emergency lighting.
• All portable electrical equipment should be 110V not 220V.
RISKS
The risks associated with these hazards are assessed in the Hazard Identification Sheet for each area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION/CONTROL
• The installation of electrical equipment by trained electricians.
• The provision of enough electrical outlets to prevent overloading and the use of extension leads and double adapters.
• Portable equipment to be operated at 110V or used with a step down transformer.
• The establishment of safe systems of work for electricians engaged in maintenance work.
• The proper design/estimation of electrical load requirements.
7.5 EYE AND EAR HAZARDS
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• Temporary or permanent loss of hearing.
• Increase in stress levels.
• Loss of concentration and difficulty in communication.
The corrective measures to minimize noise are
• Wear all ear protection where specified.
• Measure noise levels within the plant.
• Reduce noise levels where required.
EYE
The hazardous activities, which may lead to eye injury, are
• Gas handling.
• Drilling
• Handling of chemicals
• Punching
• Grinding
The corrective actions to protect against eye injuries are
• Signpost all areas where eye protection is mandatory.
7.6 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
The hazards associated with these are
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• Materials stored incorrectly.
• Wet floors ,Spillages due to oil or other chemicals.
• Electrical cables across passageways.
• Unsafe ladders or steps
• Stepping on weak pallets.
• Open pits, Holes
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Maintain unobstructed access to all areas.
• Define passageways and storage areas throughout the plant.
• Immediately clean up all chemical and oil spills.
7.7 MANUAL HANDLING AND FORKLIFT HAZARDS
MANUAL HANDLING
The hazards associated with this are,
• Operators trying to lift loads that are too heavy.
• Operators pulling pallet trucks loaded with materials that need a forklift.
• Due to the design of chemical container all chemicals need to be manually handled
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• Abuse of pallet trucks.
The corrective actions to minimize injury are,
• Heavy objects will be stored at waist to chest height where practical.
• Where possible, the burden of lifting and carrying will be reduced by mechanical handling aids e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts and hoists.
• When handling and carrying are unavoidable assess the load. If unsure seek advice.
FORKLIFT
The hazards associated with the forklift are
Roll over due to incorrect load management.
• Forklift drivers driving too fast, injury to others
• Forklift parked in passageways.
• Loads that is unsecured.
• Forklift misuse when lifting employees.
• Untrained personnel.
• Injury from raised forks.
• Incorrectly stacked pallets injury from dropping objects self / others.
The corrective actions to prevent injuries associated with the forklift are,
• Only trained personnel use the forklift.
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• Daily inspection and regular maintenance of the forklifts.
• The prohibition of forklifts being used as working platforms.
• Lower loads prior to travel / turning.
•
Section 8.0 CONFINED SPACES.
Confined spaces are places not designed for continuous occupancy. Due to their very nature these are places which are difficult to enter and exit, may not have proper ventilation and may present any or all of the risks and Hazards identified with previous sections.
The Company will review all plant areas and identify and label all confined spaces.
No person may enter a confined space without a Confined space entry permit.
The entry to a confined space shall always be manned by an observer or monitor while an employee is in the space.
The observer shall not leave this post while the other employee is in the space.
The observer must not enter the space under any circumstances. Any required assistance or rescue must be done by others.
Prior to entry all Gasses and Fluid systems in the space shall be blocked and bled via 3 way valve system.
Any weights, counterbalances, power lifts, Hydraulic systems or other stored energy system shall be de-energised and or physicaly blocked from movement.
Forced air flushing shall be started on the area 1 hour prior to any entry to eliminate Gas or Fume accumulation.
Confined Spaces.
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Gerard Lynch January 2008
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Proposed measures for the decommissioning of the activity
The following is the proposed criteria for the decommissioning of the activity.
(1) The decontamination of all process equipment.
(2) Documented and fully costed reports to ensure that all raw materials and finished product that are not considered waste and so have a monetary value have been dispatched from the site.
(3) Documented and fully costed reports on the disposal of all hazardous waste including full certification under law, ie trans-frontier shipments of hazardous waste regulation 1988 waste management act 1996 and IPPC licence No 272-02.
(4) Documented and fully costed reports on the disposal of all non hazardous waste under the waste management act 1996 and IPPC licence no 272-02
(5) Clearance and final disposal documentation for any asbestos found on site during the decommissioning process (No known asbestos materials were used during the construction process)
Proposed measures for the complete closure of the site
Assuming that the site shutdown is a scheduled event, the actual shut down date will be known in advance, this will allow for the production schedules and raw materials purchasing to be planned with the shutdown in mind.
Other then the need for expert advice or the need to contract specialist waste management/disposal companies, there should be No requirement for additional manpower to effect a close down of the site.
The attached lists contain a full inventory of all chemicals held on site and are accompanied with a break down of the total cost of disposal in the event of a complete cessation of the activity.
Certified company accounts are available on request from the company office Ballyvourney Co Cork.. Yearly company accounts consistently show that the company is in a position to meet the financial requirements necessary to return the site to its original state. Closure Plan
Closure Scenario
A Clean Closure Scenario is envisaged upon cessation of operations and subsequent decommissioning of the facility as the facility has no history of soil air or groundwater contamination of its site area.
As a planned closure of the facility is envisaged, all obsolete chemistry will be disposed of either on or off site as dictated by relevant MSDS sheets. Stock levels of current chemistry will be depleted to very low levels prior to closure, and the company will off load any remaining viable chemistry to other reputable companies within the industry.
The company does not envisage an unplanned closure, however the company holds insurance cover with Royal & Sun Alliance for a sum of E 2,600,000 to cover all incidents in respect of pollution or contamination of buildings or other structures or of water or land or of the atmosphere. (policy No EX9027229A/06) see attached copy of policy.
Overall Enforcement Category
B 2
Enforcement Category due to Fixed Attributes
C2
Site Evaluation
Site Description & History
The site is located in a Uduras Na Gaeltachta Industrial Estate approx 1.5 km west of Ballymakeera village. The industrial estate was developed in 1980 on a 12-acre site known as the Island Field. The estate sits at the base of the Derrynasaggart mountains of which Mullaghanish is the highest. The Sullane River is located approx 1 km south of the estate. The company building is divided into six primary units, Waste water Treatment Plant, Production Floor, Tool Room, Warehouse, Plating Shop, Office/ Admin area. The processes, which have the greatest potential for environmental impact, are the electroplating and polishing processes carried out by the company. The primary processes are the electroplating of Zn Ni and Sn on, Steel Brass and Copper and the polishing/de-burring of brass and Steel in the barreling plant.
Facility Compliance Status
In site inspection report dated 31/01/2006 (Inspection Ref No (272) 06SI01MO) The site was deemed very compliant and the site staff were commended on progress made over preceding years. In a subsequent site inspection report dated 11/08/2006 Ref No (PO272-02)06SI02MO The report again commended the site and site staff on the level of maintenance on the plant. Site inspection report dated 17 th December 2008 commended the company for acting on the recommendation of the energy audit undertaken in March 2008 . No non compliance's were recorded during the inspection and only three observations were listed
Site Environmental Sensitivity Evaluation
Using the Methodology for Determining Enforcement category of Licenses, The site was given a low rating.
Table 2.2 Environmental Sensitivity Sub-Matrix
Environmental Attribute Environmental Attribute Score
Human Occupation 50m – 250 m 3
Groundwater Protection Locally Important Aquifer 1 Vulnerability Rating Moderate 1 Sensitivity of Receiving Waters Class D 0 Air Quality and Topography Simple Terra in 0 Protected Ecological Sites and Species > 1 km from protected site 0 Fruit vegetable or Dairy farming > 150m from activity footprint 0
Table 2.3 Environmental Sensitivity Classification
Environmental
Sensitivity Total Environmental Attribute Score Classification
Low < 7 1
The information, which was used to compute the above tables, was derived from the following sources.
2005 AER
2006 AER
Revised License Application 2006
Methodology for determining Enforcement category of licenses 2007.
Inventory of Site Buildings, Plant, Raw Materials and Waste
Site Buildings
There are three buildings on the company site, the main building comprises of the waste water treatment plant, plating shop production floor tool room warehouse and office/admin area. There are two other buildings on site a pump house situated at the rear of the main building and a power sub station situated at the front of the main building.
Plant
The following plant is on site as of 10 th October 2007.
4 centrifugal dryers 1 maize dryer 1 shot blast polisher 1 ball burnisher 2 oven furnace 1 pit furnace 3 vibro polishers 1 surface grinder 1 cylindrical grinder 1 linisher 1 cut off saw 1 wire eroder 3 lathes 1 band saw 1 manual milling machine 1 CNC machine 1 wire bending machine 8 production presses 2 compressors 2 baling units 1 laquering/coating unit 4 work benches 4 weighing scales 2 pallet trucks 2 fork lifts 1 filter press 8 treatment tanks I settlement tank 3 dosing tanks 6 500amp rectifiers 1 mazak turning machine 1 traub turning/milling machine 2 hand drilling machines 1 standard lathe 3 drilling machines 2 vacuum 1 capping press 1 angle grinder 2 saws 1 shearing machine 1 bending machine 12 computers
Raw Materials
The level of raw materials varies from day to day as usage of chemistry and metals are ongoing. The company submits the materials in stock on the last day of the company’s financial year October 31 st 2007.
Waste
Waste produced on site comes under 2 main categories, hazardous and non- hazardous. Hazardous waste is disposed of using an approved waste disposal contractor, with the approval of the agency, and ensuring that all relevant permits are in order. Some non-hazardous waste is disposed of using either the facilities available on site ie the company’s WWTP or an approved waste disposal contractor for off site disposal.
Closure Considerations
The company declares that to the best of its knowledge a clean closure situation will pertain in the event of a cessation of business. The company bases this declaration on the following.
(1) The company has never recorded a significant or serious environmental incident during the past twenty eight years of trading.
(2) The company has never been sanctioned by the environmental protection agency for pollution of Air, Water, or Soil .
(3) The company has never polluted its local environment and the agency has never received any complaint from a member of the public.
(4) The company has achieved a very high compliance record over the past four years, and has been complimented by the agency for the major improvements carried out on site during that time.
Plant / Equipment Decontamination Requirements
The equipment requiring decontamination is situated within the WWTP and the plating shop. All tanks within the WWTP will require decontamination prior to their removal off site. All pipe work and drains within the barreling / polishing and water treatment will require decontamination. Approximately 18000 lts of trade effluent will require to be removed off site for disposal as the WWTP can not be run down to zero volume.
Accident Prevention and Emergency Response
The following measures were taken by the company during 2008, to improve on the company’s accident prevention and emergency response record.
New steel plate platform installed in WWTP as old walk way was deemed to be unsafe
Timer installed in water supply pump to prevent accidental flooding during shut down
Temp tracking system re- commissioned in main furnace to record any temperature surges
All obsolete equipment removed from steel containers located at front yard of company, this was deemed a necessary step as the containers were not secure and non-authorised individuals could have been at risk had they gained entry. = A new roof was installed over the entire WWTP area at a cost of 19,200.00 Euro
A wind sock was erected at the front of the company premises as a wind indicator in the event of a fire occurring .
Gerard Lynch
Laboratory Assistant
26/01/2009 Accident prevention & emergency response
The prevention of an environmental accident or incident is of paramount importance to the company. The following measures exist within the company to prevent same. All unused or obsolete chemicals are held in a bunded area on site. The integrity of this bund is tested on a three yearly basis.
All current chemicals are also stored on a bunded shelf unit within the company premises, all floors are sloped towards the effluent plant holding sump to ensure that in the event of a major spillage all liquids flow to this area.
There are four designated key holders to the company premises they are as follows.
Mr Tomas Lagerqvist Mobile no (087) 2483846
Mr Paul Kelly Tel No (021) 4892379
Mr Raymond Manning Mobile No (087) 9626534
Mr Gerard Lynch Mobile No (087) 9446458
In the event of an emergency occurring during night- time weekends or holiday periods, the local Ghardai and Fire Service hold these telephone numbers.
The company holds MSDS for all chemicals held on site. A copy of these documents are held off site at the residence of Mr Gerard Lynch who resides three miles from the company premises.
The company has all fire extinguishers checked and refilled where necessary on an annual basis.
The company has special drain protectors on site which can be quickly placed over drain grills in the event of an accidental spillage occurring during the collection or delivery of chemicals to the company.
The WWTP has a one switch cut off system, which ensures that in the event of an emergency, the plant can be shut down within seconds.
The company is fully aware of its legal obligation to inform both the EPA and Cork County Council of any accidental emission.
The WWTP will not be operated under any abnormal conditions, either the plant is working normally or it is shut down.