Pollution Prevention in the Land Maintenance System
Abstract
This paper presents the implementation plan for the Sustainable Development Strategy in maintenance workshops serving the Canadian Land Forces. Workshop surveys were conducted during which opportunities for pollution prevention and impediments to positive changes were identified. Reducing sources of pollution was the primary goal but reducing costs and improving working conditions were also considered. This initiative will reduce the amount of hazardous materials used and the amount of spent material, which must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Existing equipment is being audited and the requirement for use of high-risk consumables is being reviewed to eliminate or reduce their use. A material substitution program has made progress in lessening the dependence on high-risk products. The paper also discusses progress in developing and integrating the building blocks of an information system designed to track the consumption of hazardous materials and the generation of waste, to identify products containing targeted substances and to evaluate the relative hazards of products required to operate and maintain equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010592
Entities
People
- Holmer Berthiaume
- Joan Beshai
Organizations
- Department of National Defence