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applicable governing agencies available for review by LS&COpersonnel Conduct laboratory analysis of industrial wastewater to demonstrate that it complies with applicable governing agency requirements and LS&CO’s Global Efuent Requirements limits, whichever are stricterSample the efuent wastewater at least twice per year of each year, submit analytical data on ’s Global Efuent Requirements “traditional” parameters (pH, temperature, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and color) By October 1 of each year, submit analytical data on all Global Efuent Requirementsparameters (traditional and metals) The rst time a factory submits analytical data on efuent wastewater to LS&CO it must include all Global Efuent Requirements parameters (traditional and metals) as wellArrange for a neutral party (a qualied independent contractor, Escort LS&CO personnel (or individuals designated ) to appropriate locations to inspect and photograph all wastewater treatment equipment, associated piping, and factory and wastewater treatment system discharge points Factories must not install piping that allows process water to bypass waste water treatment Develop an industrial wastewater emergency plan to be used in case the factory’s wastewater treatment process breaks down or the local wastewater treatment facility (POTW) breaks down Efuent wastewater must meet the stricter of:All applicable governing agency requirements, including discharge limits and permit requirements’s Global Efuent Requirementsote: If requested, factories must make valid permits from 2. Global Efuent equirementsGER ApplicationThe Global Efuent Requirements apply to industrial wastewater discharges from all factories that nish or launder garments for Levi Strauss & Co (LS&CO For information regarding domestic wastewater samples because a neutral party is not available, ensure they are trained and follow the procedures in the Appendix, Topic 2 for conducting wastewater sampling Every sample must have a chain-of-custody document that is signed by the individuals who collect and transport the sample and by the individuals who receive and analyze the sample at the laboratory (See the Appendix, Topic 2 for more informationUse qualied laboratories (from the list provided in Appendix E, Topic 2) and standard test methodsdistance or local regulations prevent a factory from using one of the approved, qualied laboratories, follow the procedure in Appendix E, Topic 2 to qualify an independent laboratoryRequire the analytical laboratory to provide a report of industrial wastewater test results Such reports must include test methods, detection limits, and other information that is standard on laboratory reports, and shall include the laboratory’s contact information and certications Provide original copies of the independent laboratory’s analysis to the LS&CO representative, along with a copy of the chain-of-custody document, upon request Measure incoming volume of fresh water supplied to the factory from all sources and volume of efuent (outgoing) wastewater, using a ow meter Keep a daily log of ow meter readings of incoming water and outgoing wastewater Enter all the water and wastewater data into the Information Management System (IMS), as required Maintain the following minimum laboratory equipment to ensure the wastewater treatment process is working properly: Imhoff settling cones, DO (dissolved oxygen) meter, pH meter, thermometer, and beakers Conduct laboratory analysis of process wastewater once each year, as described in Appendix E, Topic 2shall include “traditional” parameters (pH, temperature, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and color) as well as metalsdata by October 1 of each year to the SES Assessor 10 Maintain an up-to-date ow diagram of the industrial wastewater treatment system, as well as a current list of all chemicals used in the wastewater treatment processDocument in the IMS any changes made to the industrial wastewater treatment system (esedimentation tank, adding biological treatment, using a new coagulant or occulent chemical) Maintain a log that indicates when, why, and how long industrial wastewater treatment units are shut down for major service and repair work such as cleaning, repairing leaking pipes or malfunctioning equipment, or seeding biological treatmentAppendix E, Topic 2 for a sample maintenance log Make sure that recycled, treated wastewater meets all applicable legal requirements along with the LS&COGlobal Efuent Requirements parameter limits for nal discharges listed in Table 1 below Treated wastewater to be used for irrigation shall be managed within an approved irrigation program, following all legal requirements Refer to the LS&CO Reuse-Recycle continued on next pageactories that discharge directly to the environment irect ischargers”) must comply with the following requirements [continued]: actories that discharge industrial wastewater to a privately or publicly-owned treatment works (“POTW ischarger”) must comply with the following requirements: 1 Measure the volume of (a) incoming fresh water supplied to the factory and (b) efuent (outgoing) wastewater Enter all the water and wastewater data into the Information Management System (IMS), as required Develop an industrial wastewater emergency plan to be used in case the factory’s wastewater treatment process breaks down or the local wastewater treatment facility (POTW) breaks down The emergency plan must identify emergency response team members, and include emergency shutdown procedures (to shut down the operation until the problem is xed) and/or procedures to send untreated wastewater to a holding tank that is large enough to hold 50% of the volume of the initial sedimentation holding tank until the problem is xed Have a current and valid permit to discharge to the POTW from all applicable governing agencies Show the permit(s) to the LS&CO representative upon request Comply with all POTW permit requirements Request and receive documentation of thePOTW’s compliance with local, state, provincial or federal discharge regulations Provide this documentation to the representativeAppendix E, Topic 2 for a sample form letter Provide the LS&CO representative with the name and address of the POTW to which it dischargesrepresentative requests it, arrange for a visit to and tour of the POTW Good practice: Measure inuent and efuent with owmeters attached to incoming water and outgoing wastewater pipes. Table 1: Global Efuent equirements (GE Acceptable: Lower Limit (GER Continuous Improvement BandImmediate Action: NotesGreater than:Less than or equal to:Acceptable if within the given pH range; not acceptable if out of rangeTempSee exception belowTSSTest, Monitor & ColorQualitative observationSee guidance belowFoamNot persistentSee guidance belowMercuryArsenicNickelChromiumCyanideApplicable to non-denim facilities only Exception for GE Temperature For facilities in geographic regions that experience high ambient air temperatures �, 40° C), wastewater temperature must not be greater than the temperature of the receiving water body** Guidance for GE Color Currently, GER color results are based on visual observation at the discharge point (not on laboratory analysis) Color is generally accepted to be an aesthetic pollutant by technicians and scientists Further review of incidents of color should be carried out if local regulatory requirements are not metIf color has been observed in two consecutive sampling events within the year, the factory shall consider this a item and the causes must be addressed to resolve the color issueIf color has been observed in three or more sampling events in two consecutive years, the color incidents are persistent and must be addressed as an item The factory must agree to and implement a well-studied Corrective Action Plan to resolve the color issueAppendix E, Topic 2 for information on color testing*** Guidance for GE Foam is measured by a visual observation at the discharge point; it is not necessary to request a laboratory test for foam Training, Rules, and Record KeepingManagers with responsibility for making sure that the factory complies with industrial wastewater requirements must be competent and trained on the specics of LS&CO’s Global Efuent Requirements program, as well as on the requirements contained in the facility’s discharge permitSupervisors and managers must communicate the specic procedures for meeting the factory’s industrial wastewater requirements (applicable governing agency requirements and Global Efuent Requirements) to workers, contractors and vendors before they begin any work involving the wastewaterFactories must train workers whose job duties include working with industrial wastewater and/or wastewater treatment sludge Training should include proper and safe operation of industrial wastewater collection and treatment equipment, emergency procedures, and proper protective equipment and practicesFactories must keep written records to show that training has been completedAll wastewater reports shall include the original laboratory report Test results from in-house sample analyses must include the information listed in Appendix E, Topic 2Hazard AssessmentWhen deciding whether a POTW is qualied to handle the factory’s industrial wastewater, factory managers (or their designated representatives) should visit the POTW and use the survey form in Appendix E, Topic 2 to decide whether the equipment is capable of treating industrial wastewaterFactories should consider all likely emergency scenarios when preparing their wastewater emergency plansExamples include earthquakes, typhoons, oods, damaged pipes, on-site treatment system malfunctions, POTW system malfunctions, inoperable pumpsAppendix E, Topic 2for a sample emergency planHazard ControlsFactories should have a proper emergency plan in place to manage factory wastewater so as to protect the surrounding environment and communities until the emergency situation is resolved The emergency plan may include, for example, provisions for shutting down operations, diverting wastewater to a POTW, or diverting wastewater to a holding tank Note: All the wastewater kept in a holding tank must, once the emergency has been resolved, be treated properly (if a direct discharger) or discharged to the POTWemergency plan shall identify individuals responsible for putting the plan into actionAppendix E, Topic 2 for a sample planFactories should regularly inspect and maintain equipment needed for the emergency plan, especially any wastewater holding tank(s) and associated piping and pumpsImplementation of Global Efuent Requirements Bad Practice:Fact❏rywastewatermust■❏tbypasstreatment. Program Strategy for anaging Wastewater EfuentIdentify applicable governing agency requirements and those Global Efuent Requirements that apply to the factory’s industrial wastewater (All)Prepare a plan to meet those requirements, including (a) maintaining proper permits, (b) treating wastewater, and (c) contracting with qualied laboratories to conduct wastewater sampling and analysis (Direct Dischargers only)Prepare a plan to meet applicable governing agency requirements and Global Efuent Requirements, including (a) maintaining proper permits, and (b) evaluating how efciently the POTW treats the wastewater (POTW Dischargers only)Develop an emergency plan to be used in case the water treatment system (factory or POTW) breaks down (All)Obtain and keep up-to-date permits for wastewater discharge from all applicable governing agencies (All)Train managers and employees regarding safe work procedures for managing industrial wastewater (All)Establish and maintain equipment and systems to treat industrial wastewater(All)Conduct industrial wastewater sampling and analysis twice each year to verify that wastewater meets requirements Report results to LS&CO (Direct Dischargers only)Periodically, audit the wastewater treatment facility (POTW) to determine that they are managing industrial wastewater properly (POTW Dischargers)Improve industrial wastewater treatment system and/or procedures if sampling and analysis activities or SES Assessment indicates the factory does not meet requirements (Direct Dischargers only)Work with LS&CO (or others) to evaluate alternatives if POTW fails to effectively treat wastewater (POTW Dischargers only)Re-train and/or discipline employees who fail to follow procedures (All) nformation• 6ee Emergency Resolution: Once the emergency situation has been resolved, the facility will take the following steps to return wastewater management system to normal operation:[/iststepst❏taket❏startupthesystem.Besuret❏i■cludetreating any wastewater that was stored in holding tanks during theemerge■cybef❏redischargi■git.]Responsibilities: [Assig■resp❏■sibilitiest❏makesureprocedures are followed smoothly during an emergency List the responsibilities for Management, Supervisors, Wastewater Tech■icia■s,6afetyAdvis❏rsa■d❏thers,asapplicable.]2.12 Sample Wastewater Emergency Plan ote: This document is intended to serve as a guide for factories as they prepare their own Wastewater Emergency PlansThetexti■bracketssh❏uldbereplacedwiththefactory’s own informationPurpose: The [facility■ame] Wastewater Emergency Plan describes the facility’s procedures, equipment and personnel responsibilities established to respond to emergencies involving the wastewater management systemScope: The following types of emergency situations are addressed in this Emergency Plan: [Describethetypes❏femerge■ciesc❏■sideredf❏rthisplan—power outage, equipment breakdown, ooding, POTWbreakd❏w■,etc.]Wastewater Treatment System Information:[Describethefacility’s wastewater treatment system Is it a combined domestic and industrial wastewater system, or are these separate systems? Does the facility treat its wastewater and then discharge directly to a body of water or does the facility discharge its wastewater to a privately or publicly owned treatment works (POTW)? Attach documents that describe the system in detail, such as schematics, photos, drawings, etc Include the location and operation of emergency power switches.]Emergency Equipment Information:[I■cludelist❏ftheemergency equipment that would be necessary to respond to the emergencies described in the scope, along with their location Examples of emergency equipment include: emergency generators, emergency lighting, emergency holding ta■k❏rreserv❏ir,etc.]Personal Protective Equipment: Emergencies involving the facility’s wastewater management system may present chemical and biological hazards to workers contacting the wastewater[Describethepers❏■alpr❏tectiveequipme■t(PPE)that workers would be required to wear if there is a wastewater system emergency and include locations where this PPE is available.]Managing Wastewater in Emergency:[Describethepr❏ceduresto follow to safely manage wastewater in all of the emergency situations listed in the Scope If, for example, the facility has anemergency holding tank, describe how the wastewater is diverted to the holding tank (The capacity of this holding tank should be at least 50% of the initial sedimentation holding tank) If instead, the facility would discharge its wastewater to a POTW, describe how the pipes and associated equipment would be checked to ensure their integrity and the POTW would be notied before the discharge occurred If the facility’s only option is to shut down operations until the emergencysituati❏■isres❏lved,describetheshutd❏w■pr❏cedure.] This template can be used for translation CO POTW ATS&CO’s internal use onlyPublicly-Owned Treatment Works / unicipal Wastewater Treatment acility SurveyPlease complete information in empty elds, otherwise check where appropriateFactory Name{To be completed by Factory}Factory Address{To be completed by Factory}Name of Municipal Treatment Works{From this point forward, to be completed by Factory or POTW}Address of Municipal Treatment WorksDaily Treatment Capacity (mTreatment Categories SecondaryTertiaryList Treatment ProcessesAverageFinal Efuent AppearanceYellowPaleFloating matterFoamGreenClearBrownCloudyColorlessTreatment process performs as Most of the timesSeasonallyMajor operating challengesIndustrial user efuent out of specicationsTechnical know-howProcess overloadFundingEnvironmentally sensitive receiving watersCommunity relationsReceiving WatersStreamLakeUnderground waterRiver Publicly-Owned Treatment Works / unicipal Wastewater Treatment acility SurveyPlease complete information in empty elds, otherwise check where appropriate Factory Name{To be completed by Factory}Factory Address{To be completed by Factory}Name of Municipal Treatment Works{From this point forward, to be completed by Factory or POTW}Address of Municipal Treatment WorksDaily Treatment Capacity (mTreatment Categories SecondaryTertiaryList Treatment ProcessesAverageFinal Efuent AppearanceYellowPaleFloating matterFoamGreenClearBrownCloudyColorlessTreatment process performs as designedMost of the timesSeasonallyMajor operating challengesIndustrial user efuent out of specicationsTechnical know-howProcess overloadFundingEnvironmentally sensitive receiving watersCommunity relationsReceiving WatersStreamLakeUnderground waterRiver {Name and Title of Factory Contact} {Factory Name and Address}{Date}{POTW Name and Address}Dear Sir/ Madam:Please nd attached a short survey form, requesting information on the municipal treatment works that our Company {Factory Name} uses for the nal treatment of our wastewaterThis information is being requested by our customer, Levi Strauss & Co, as part of their LS&COGlobal Efuent Requirements Program, and will be treated as condential company information for internal use onlyPlease complete the form and return it to the address above I am expecting to communicate this to LS&CO by {date}If you have any questions, or if any clarications are required, please do not hesitate to call at {Telephone Number of Factory Contact}We look forward to receiving the completed formThank youSincerely,{Name of Factory Contact}Encl: {Description of enclosed documents} 2.11 Standard Letters and Forms: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)/Municipal Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesThe purpose of the standard letter and form is to obtain high-level information on whether the POTW is adequately equipped for LS&CO. purposes. “Adequately equipped” means that the treatment facility is designed to carry out secondary or biological treatment, and that the equipment is working.Ideally, the attached standard letter and accompanying form are communicated to the POTW by the Factory Contact for SESThe completed form, on return from the POTW, shall be copied and forwarded to the SES Assessor The factory shall keep this information in its environmental lesThe letter and the form may be translated by the factory, alongside the English version, which must remain in order to facilitate processing within LS&COThe standard letter may or may not be used, depending upon how the factory decides to approach the POTW The survey form may instead be completed during a site visit and interview with POTW personnelcontinued on next page FactoryAddressFactory Wastewater TechnicianTitleSampling EventSampling DateSample LocationIn-Situ Sampling and AnalysisParameterAnalytical MethodTemperatureTemperature of receiving water body (If temperature of the Visible ColorHue (color), yellowish, reddish, brown, blue)Intensity very dark, opaque)DeterminationOffensive Not OffensiveFoam ObservationFloating solidsSomeNoneFoamSome foam generated but immediately dissipatesPersistent foam build-up at efuent discharge point Determination Foam No FoamS&CO. Global Efuent equirements onitoring Program n-Situ Sampling and Analysis 2.10 Standard Letters and Forms: In-Situ MeasurementsNote:These are to be used only if the factory’s technical staff conducts the in-situ measurementsLS&CO prefers for measurements to be taken on site by a third-party laboratory, according to the relevant standard analytical method However, in some situations, this is not achievable In this case, qualied factory staff must be trained by a third-party laboratory to take the measurements and must use well-maintained and calibrated instruments The nal results shall be recorded on the standard LS&CO form on the following page Training records for factory personnel who conduct in-situ measurements must be made available to the SES Assessors Wastewater Management System Inspection & Maintenance Log OperationMaintenance Performed By: Maintenance Task (Describe)Date(Date)Issue/Problem? Corrective ActionCompletion DateAeratorScreensSedimentationTankChemicalpH AdjusterValvesFacility Name & Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.8 Submitting the Laboratory Report: Factory Guidelines analysis results shall be submitted to the SES Assessor according to the following schedule:If the prior year’s GER performance is compliant: and October 1 of each year: original laboratory reports of the traditional wastewater parameters (temperature, pH, BOD, COD, color, foam, and TSS) are to be submittedWith consistent GER compliance and upon discretion of , submission of laboratory reports to SES may be reduced to once per year (October 1 of each year); however reports will always be required at least once per yearIf the prior year’s GER performance requires improvement: of each year: original laboratory reports of the traditional wastewater parameters (temperature, pH, BOD, COD, color, foam, and TSS) are to be submittedBy October 1 of each year: original laboratory reports of tests carried out on all parameters included in the LS&COGER are to be submitted With consistent GER compliance for metal parameters and upon discretion of LS&CO, submission of metal parameters may be dropped, however traditional parameters must continue to be submitted by October 1) for factories whose GER performance requires improvementAll factories required to sample and analyze wastewater under GER program shall meet these reporting deadlinesOther Reporting Issues: Only the original laboratory report is acceptable to LS&COFactories are not to create and submit their own document for reportingFactories shall keep an original laboratory report on le for review during the annual SES Assessment or follow-up visitMetal analyses require some lead time before the results can be available; factories should take this into account when scheduling sample and analysis in order to submit their reports Factories shall arrange for the original report to be provided to the SES Assessor They may instruct the laboratory to mail the original report directly to the SES AssessorAT AES, WASTEWATEFFLU COLYOCAAT2.9 Sample Maintenance LogA sample Wastewater Management System Inspection & Maintenance Log is provided on the following page recommends that the wastewater treatment plant and equipment be inspected once a month and serviced once a yearRecommended Preventive Measure:The wastewater treatment system will require less frequent maintenance and repair if the factory prevents harmful substances from entering the treatment plant (e, medical substances, cigarettes, sanitary napkins, diapers, large amounts of milk or grease, chemical drain openers, chlorine, anti-bacterial detergent, solvents, oil, paint)Useful Maintenance Resources:The facility should keep the following documents readily available to facilitate maintenance work:A list of pre-arranged outside service or repair contacts A list of the equipment requiring maintenance, including the manufacturer’s name, serial number, and availability of spare A schedule for lubrication and other preventive maintenance tasks Records of past corrective work, problems and services for Spare parts inventory A reference list of equipment handbooks Emergency equipment inventorycontinued on next page 2.7 Submitting the Laboratory Report: Laboratory GuidelinesThis list of requirements must be forwarded to all laboratories used in sampling and analysis for the purposes of monitoring the LS&CO-specic laboratory requirements help assure the quality of the reporting being received, and help consolidate reports from almost 150 laboratories globallyAcceptable laboratory reports shall meet the following requirements:Printed on letterhead paper from the laboratory, complete with all contact information and laboratory accreditations or afliationsSigned by an authorized person afliated with the laboratory and stamped with the laboratory stampInclude the following information:Date and time of analysisName and title of analystSample origin; how and by whom sample was taken; name of organization with which the sample taker is associated (factory or laboratory); holding time and preservation methodAnalytical method and equivalence to the methods Analytical Methods list (Topic 4)Detection limits, where applicable (laboratories should know in the LS&CO GER levels in advance in order to be able to use the appropriate methods) . Units of measurement (our preference is mg/l where applicable)Include a section that covers the in-situ measurements and any observations made during the This section shall provide the following information:Date and time of analysesName and title of sampler/analystSample origin; how and by whom sample/analysis was taken; name of organization with which the sample taker is associated (factory or laboratory)Analytical method and equivalence to the methods Analytical Methods list (Topic 4)Units of measurement. Any observations relating to the conditions under which the sampling and in-situ analyses were carried outIf in-situ measurements are taken by factory’s technical staff, the form shall be used for this report, and signed off by the wastewater engineer or supervisor in charge of the operation of the wastewater treatment plant installationThe laboratory should prepare at least two original reports as outlined above; one destined for the factory and one destined for ’s SES AssessorLS&CO. prefers that the sampling and analysis be carried out by a third-party laboratory. General Governing agency permits or other formal permissions to operateHealth and safety guidelines for staff working in the laboratory, including available protective equipment in good working order , personal protective equipment of good quality, fume hoods, safety showers, and eye fountains)Written procedures and records for calibrating and maintaining instruments, accepting and logging samples, preparing and testing samples, reviewing and reporting data, and storing reports/documentationGood housekeepingGood ventilationRoutine inspection of all emergency equipmentA waste disposal plan which takes into account existing regulations and best practicePersonnelTrained and experienced personnel, with records of staff qualicationsRecords documenting staff are trained when a new machine is obtainedRecords documenting staff have taken refresher trainingCalibration records and regular calibration of all instrumentsAll machines in a well-maintained state; preventative maintenance programsAble to perform the range of tests required, using the test Laboratory reports should be well constructed and signed off by authorized personnelLaboratory should be willing to tailor the reporting form to customer needs2.6 Analytical Laboratories: Choosing a Laboratory Compliance with LS&CO’s Global Efuent Requirements relies, among other things, on wastewater testing results produced by laboratories Therefore, it is critical that labs produce reliable data, of high quality Laboratory management systems, documentation control, training, and personnel all need to meet standards in order to allow condence in the resultsLaboratory Certication/AccreditationInternational and national bodies publish norms and requirements for the quality control of test laboratoriesInternational Standards Organization (ISO) published a quality assurance norm for test laboratories that parallels the industry The norm, General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025), establishes the management procedures to ensure quality laboratory results Certication according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 includes implementation of management procedures, dened responsibilities and document management practices The ISO/IEC norm 17025 originates in Laboratories that are EN ISO/IEC 17025-certied and conduct standard test methods, including those listed in this Appendix (Topic 5), can be considered strong candidates for GER wastewater testing Additionally, accreditations from government agencies, universities, or international consultancies may also be appropriateLocating a Certied LaboratoryNational accreditation bodies are the points of contact to nd certied laboratories A list of national accreditation bodies and their contact information can be found under “Directory” at the website of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperative (ILAC) (org/ Some of the listed national accreditation bodies have Internet-based lists of certied laboratories; otherwise the accreditation bodies must be contacted directlyAdditional national certication schemes may also exist For example, India ofcially entrusts certain laboratories to conduct analysis under the Indian Environmental Protection Act of 1986Laboratories that want to conduct tests for compliance with the Act need to be certied and listed in the Gazette of IndiaA current list can be accessed at http://enforne/legis/env/Criteria for An Approved LaboratoryIn addition to being accredited/certied, laboratories should have the following: suitably qualied staff; the ability to perform all the tests required; and documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are implemented for all laboratory processescriteria that may assist in lab selection include afliations to international labs and referencesIf the laboratory is not accredited but has the following systems in place, it can be considered an approved laboratory: aboratories Laboratory/AdrdressTelephoneFaxWebsiteContact NamePositionE-mail ContactexicoSGS de México, SA de CIngenieros Militares Argentina Pte, CP 11230 México, DcomJose Manuel SuraDirector OGCsura@sgscomPakistanSGS Pakistan (PvtBlock - 6, PECHS, KarachicomMs Tasneem Ilyastasneem_ilyas@sgscom;syed_faseeh@sgscom;mahboob_ali@sgscom2nd Floor Alegria BldgRoces Avenue, Makati City, com Leo RubicoCentral Environmental Servicesleorubico@sgscomSouth KoreaSGS Testing Korea CoValley Bldg555-9 Hogye-dong, Dongan-gu Anyang, Gyeonggi, Korea 431-082com Allen LeeProject AllencomVauxhall Street, Colombo 2, Sri com Indrajithpriyantha_indrajith@sgscomChongnonsee YannawaBangkok 10120 ThailandcomKhun Nattiya SanthanatanonSales Executive, Minerals, Environmental and Industrial ServicesNattiyaSanthanatanon@comTurkeyDOKAY Muhendislik ve Ovecler 4 cadAnkarainfoCoskun YurteriDirector Generalcyurteri@dokayinfoTurkeyAEM Cevre Laboratuar Analiz Baglarbasi Mah Feyzullah No: 119 Maltepe Istanbulaemcevlab comLaboratory biskan@aemcevlabcomTurkeyCevre Endustriyel Analiz Laboratuvar Hizmetleri Ticaret Merkez Mah Ceylan SokIstanbulcevreanaliz comOzlem Midilliinfo@cevreanalizcomSGS Vietnam Laboratory141 LY Chinh Thang, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamcomLaboratory Techniciancomote: Please help us keep this contact list updated by communicating any changes in contacts from the eld to the following email address: ehshandbook@levi.com aboratories Laboratory/AdrdressTelephoneFaxWebsiteContact NamePositionE-mail ContactColombia,Costa ica,ominican SGS Chile LtdaIgnacio Valdivieso 2409San Joaquin, Santiago, ChilecomOrquidea RuedaLaboratory orquideacomIntertek OCA – Egypt 217 Abd El-Salam Aref St El-Saraya, 21411 Alex, EgyptHatem El-HusseinyHatemHusseiny@interte comGreeceSGS Greece SA Tsaldari & Thisvis StPO Box 42020Greececom Apostolis KorkolisEnvironmental AssessorApostolisKorkolis@sgscom1/509 A, Old Mahabalipuram to Government School, Thoraipakkam, Chennai com Dhananjaya RaoExecutivedhananjaya rao@sgscom com Raya Puncak KmalsenvirocomBusiness Technical com; regdewit@alsindonesiacomSumika Chemical Analysis ServiceRyumeikan Honten Building 8F4-3 Surugadai Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JapanscascoMs YakushijiLaboratory Technicianyakushiji@scascoSGS South Africa (Pty) ,Halfway House 1685 PO Box South AfricacomVermeulenIndustrial and Environmental vermeulen@sgscomadagascarSGS South Africa (Pty) ,Halfway House 1685 PO Box South AfricacomVermeulenIndustrial and Environmental vermeulen@sgscomALS Technichem (M) SDN 9, Jalan Astaka U8/84 Seksyen U8, Bukit JelutongalsenvirocomDr Koh Yew MingMr Gan Kok TongLaboratory Chemistymkoh@alsmalaysiacom; com aboratories Laboratory/AdrdressTelephoneFaxWebsiteContact NamePositionE-mail ContactArgentinaSGS Chile LtdaIgnacio Valdivieso 2409San Joaquin, Santiago, ChilecomOrquidea RuedaLaboratory orquideacomBUET Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology Ashraf Aliashraf@ceBrazilSGS do Brazil187São Cristóvão-RJcomVãnia Cristina ACardosoEnvironmental Coordinatorvaniacardoso@sgscomVodocanalproject-Metalproject 24, Kamen Andreev Str Alexander Vassilevmarketing@vodocanalengineeringSGS Vietnam Laboratory 141 LY Chinh Thang, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamcomLaboratory TechniciancomChileSGS Chile LtdaIgnacio Valdivieso 2409San Joaquin, Santiago, ChilecomOrquidea RuedaLaboratory orquideacomSGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services CoBranch10/F, 3rd Building NoYishan Road, Xuhui District, comPortia XiaoSales comIntertek Testing Services Hong , Garment Center, 576 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, intertekcomHenry ChoyLaboratory choy@intertekcom 2.5 Analytical Laboratories: ListThe following international companies and their collaborative networks of certied laboratories have been identied by Levi Strauss & Co as resources for suitable laboratories that use standard test methods as listed in Topic 4 (or their equivalents) for wastewater analysis as required by the Global Efuent Requirements Factories can nd their locations globally by consulting the list below OrganizationBureau Veritas bureauveritascomIntertek—Caleb Brett intertek-cbcom/newsitetest/whoweare/labservicesolutions com/environmental_laboratories?serviceId=8608&lobId=5548The pages that follow contain a list of laboratories that have been validated (as of 2009) to conduct GER sampling and analysis expects to expand this list in the futurecontinued on next page Testing Standards LU TANDARD ISO EU AND ATIONATANDARD USEPA 239MercuryUSEPA 245NickelUSEPA 249USEPA 289ColorOffensive color not acceptableISO 7887 (for visible appreciation)Color(guidance values for monitoring only)Test and Monitor; no offensive colorException: See Topic 2For ADMI units: USEPA [targettarget:Other Wastewater Requirements No visible discharge of oating solids or persistent foam on wastewater efuent KeyInductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)Atomic adsorption spectrometry (AAS)American Dye Manufacturers InstituteDeutsches Institute für Normung (German Institute of Standards)European NormInternational Standard Organization, complete list of water test methods, technical committeeTC147 org/iso/en/stdsdevelopment/tc/tclist/TechnicalCommitteeStandardsListPageTechnicalCommitteeStandardsList?COMMID=3666&INCLUDESC=YESStandard MethodsUSEPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency Additional Information on Analytical Methods Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation (To order: +202 789 5600)USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes (EPA-600/4-79-020), US Environmental Protection Agency, EPA-600/4-79-020, 1983 (To order: +703 487 4600 or check net/resources/ Analytical Methods issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are recommended (Tel: +41 22 749 0111; Fax: +41 22 733 3430)Analytical ethods for Sampling and Parameters (continued) 2.4 Analytical MethodsThe analytical methods recommended for use in determining the parameters listed in the LS&CO Global Efuent Requirements are referenced in the table below Equivalents of these methods are also acceptable (e, equivalent methods from the country’s Bureau of Standards)Analytical ethods for Sampling and Parameters Testing Standards PARAMETERPARAMETER LIMITUS AAND TANDARD ISO EU AND ATIONATANDARD TemperatureException: See Topic 2USEPA 170pH, Standard USEPA 150Total Suspended Solids (TSS)USEPA 160Biological USEPA 405Chemical Oxygen (Indicative values for compulsory monitoring only)Test, Monitor & USEPA 410HACH Method ArsenicUSEPA 206USEPA 213ChromiumUSEPA 218USEPA 219USEPA 220CyanideUSEPA 335 KeyInductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)Atomic adsorption spectrometry (AAS)American Dye Manufacturers InstituteDeutsches Institute für Normung (German Institute of Standards)European NormInternational Standard Organization, complete list of water test methods, technical committeeTC147 org/iso/en/stdsdevelopment/tc/tclist/TechnicalCommitteeStandardsListPageTechnicalCommitteeStandardsList?COMMID=3666&INCLUDESC=YESStandard MethodsUSEPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agencycontinued on next page Flowmeter Reading LogAddressTechnicianTitleDataDate and TimeWater Source (see key)Flowmeter LocationUnits (litre, gallon, mVolume KeyRiver/LakeRainwaterGround waterTotal monthly or yearly: FoamA visual inspection of the nal efuent should be carried out to determine whether any foam generated quickly dissipates and thus does not build up in channels or the receiving waters There should be no oating solids on treated wastewater efuent* Note: EN = European Norm; ISO = International Standards Organization) At efuent discharge points, foam should dissipate quickly It must not persist and there should be no oating solids Minimum Equipment for Direct DischargersDirect dischargers shall maintain the following equipment, at a minimum, to ensure the wastewater treatment system is working properly:TemperatureThe temperature measurement shall be taken in situ, using the standard methods listed under Analytical Methods (See Topic 2No composite sample is required for this determination; a grab sample shall be taken and measured immediately A thermometer capable of reading to an accuracy of 01°C is requiredThe pH shall be taken in situ, using the standard methods listed under Analytical Methods (See Topic 2pH meters used for this purpose shall be maintained and calibrated according to manufacturer’s recommendationsVisual ColorTo establish visual color to meet the LS&CO GER, the following method (which summarizes Section 2 of EN ISO 7887*, Water Quality—Examination and Determination of Colour) shall be used:Fill a 1-liter beaker with wastewater collected at the established sampling point Allow to stand until suspended matter has settledHold the beaker up with a white sheet of paper behind Make observations as to hue (color), and intensity of color (light, dark, colorless)The visual color observation must conclude whether color is present.If color is present, additional, quantitative analysis may be required (see the guidance in Table 1laboratories may use either Section 3 of the EN ISO 7887 method or the American Dye Manufacturers Institute (ADMI) methodImhoff Settling Cone Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Meter pH Meter BeakersThermometers2.3 In-Situ Measurementscontinued on next page Name of Analytical Laboratory Address Phone Number, Fax, E-mailCHAIN OF CUSTODY RECORDurchase OrderNumber of ContainersAnalyses RequestedTurnaround TimeCompliance MonitoringAddress:Phone/Fax:Standard:Yes: _______StatePostal CodeReport Attention:Sampled By:Signature:Lab Use OnlySub-SampleDate SampledTime SampledSample Type*Sample IdenticationPreservative*See Key BelowSignatureateReceived By:Received By:Received by Laboratory:Custody Seal IntactYes __ No ___ None____ Sample Temperature: ________ ° CelsiusSamples are discarded 30 days after results are reported unless other arrangements are made Hazardous samples will be returned to Client or disposed of at Client expense The analytical results associated with this COC apply only to the samples as they are received by the laboratory The liability of the laboratory is limited to the amount paid for the reportSample Type: 1=Drinking Water, 2=Surface Water, 3=Ground Water, 4=Waste Water, 5=Soil, 6=Hazardous Waste, 7=OtherPreservative: Adequately prepared sampling equipment is indispensable to perform the sampling procedure There are three considerations for sample equipment: (1) material of which it is made, (2) size, and (3) cleanliness/preparation to avoid interference with the parameter to be measured The laboratory undertaking the analyses should make sample bottles available for sampling staffSample bottles shall be prepared appropriately for the different analyses to be carried out Sample bottles should be washed thoroughly with a detergent recommended for use in laboratories and rinsed with distilled water At a minimum, the requirements in the table below shall be metote: Although maximum holding times are listed, the best practice is to analyze the sample as soon as possible after taking Sampling Personnel prefers that an independent third party take the sample; this helps avoid data bias The identity of the independent sample taker shall be included in the chain-of-custody document (see below) for the laboratory and also written in the nal laboratory reportIf it is not possible for an independent third party to take the sample, qualied factory personnel who have been trained in the sampling method by an independent laboratory may perform the sampling procedure Information regarding this training must be made available to the SES AssessorWhere factory personnel actually take the sample, this information must also be included on the nal laboratory reportChain-of-Custody RecordA chain-of-custody record must be completed by the individual taking the samples and must accompany the samples as they are sent to the laboratory for analysis This record provides the date and time the samples were taken, the type of samples, the analyses requested and other important informationof-custody record requires the signatures of individuals offering and receiving the samples as they are being transported ParameterVolume Required Type of ContainerPreserving TemperaturePlastic or GlassDetermine immediately on sitePlastic or GlassDetermine on site2 hoursColorPlastic or GlassCool to 4°C24 hoursTSSPlastic or GlassCool to 4°CGlassChill to near freezing48 hoursGlassSulfuric acid to pHain Metals100 per metalPlastic Nitric acid to pHMercuryPlastic or GlassNitric acid to pH28 days (glass)13 days (plastic)Where a chain-of-custody form has been provided by the analytical laboratory, it should be used If no form has been provided, the sample chain-of-custody record on the following 2.1 ScopeProductsBranded LS&COProduction Mode owned/leased-and-operated factoriesDirect nishing factories (includes vertically integrated with Agents sourcing nishing factories (includes vertically integrated with nishing)Licensee nishing factories (includes vertically integrated with Fabric mills within LS&CO’s European Region that have signed a Master Supply AgreementWet-laundry processes including the following techniques:Finishing of garments (bleaching, stonewashing, detergent, enzymes, softeners, etcDyeing and/or over-dyeing of garmentsNot included in Scope **Light washing of non-denim tops and tricot in sewing factories*Fabric Mills in LS&CO’s Americas and Asia/Pacic Region Sundry FactoriesLight washing, for the purposes of this program, is dened as the rinsing and/or washing with detergent or softeners of insignicant volumes** of non-denim, non-bottoms clothing in machines located in sewing factories only