SJAFB Site-Specific EMS Awareness Training for Contractors (Aug 2024).pdf

S E Y M O U R J O H N S O N A I R F O R C E B A S E , N O R T H C A R O L I N A

P R E P A R E D B Y 4 C E S / C E I E

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

SITE-SPECIFIC TRAINING

WHAT IS AN EMS?

An Environmental Management System (EMS) is:

A continual cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the processes and actions that an organization undertakes to meet its organizational and environmental goals.

A framework that allows an organization to consistently control the effects its operations or processes may have on the environment and to continually improve its operating procedures.

WHY USE AN EMS?

Through the establishment of an EMS, Seymour Johnson AFB will reduce mission impacts on the environment while maintaining a high level of regulatory compliance.

Following an EMS will save time, money and valuable natural resources that can not be easily replaced.

The Department of Defense has mandated that all Air Force installations implement and comply with an EMS.

ISO 14001

The Air Force has adopted ISO 14001 (2015) as the model for the development of an EMS at each installation. ISO 14001 was developed by the International Organization For Standardization, which is a non-profit entity that provides state of the art specifications to make industry more efficient and effective. ISO 14001 is the standard that sets guidelines for environmental management.

The ISO 14001 model utilizes a continual cycle of planning, implementing, checking and reviewing to improve environmental performance.

THE EMS CYCLE

The EMS Cycle occurs in the following order:

Planning Phase - Environmental aspects and impacts are identified and environmental goals are established, based on an organizations mission.

Implementation Phase - Operational controls and written procedures are put in place and training is provided.

Checking Phase - Compliance and management systems are assessed, performance measures are monitored, and corrective actions are taken.

Review Phase - Leadership performs progress reviews and takes the required actions to improve the established EMS Cycle.

KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL EMS

Top leadership must commit to making the environment an organizational priority

There must be a focus on continual improvement, learning from mistakes, and preventing similar problems in the future

Organizations must remain flexible and maintain the ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic environment

Employees must remain aware and involved in implementing changes for improvement and reducing unwanted environmental impacts

ACTIVITIES

Activities offer the greatest opportunity to impact the environment. They are work processes performed everyday and are more prevalent than services and products. Some examples of activities include:

Driving to work Disposing of waste Changing oil in vehicles Preparing jet engines Training air crews Printing documents

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

An Environmental Aspect is any element of an organization’s activities, products or services that can interact with and/or impact the environment.

Paper consumption Energy consumption Waste generation Storm water runoff Hazardous materials usage

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

An environmental impact is defined as any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, resulting from the unit’s functional mission or activities. Examples of environmental impacts include the following:

Health and safety exposure Use of landfill space Use of natural resources Generation of non-hazardous waste Hearing impairment

SJAFB’s HIGH PRIORITY ASPECTS

The environmental programs on Seymour Johnson AFB have been scored and ranked based on the number of aspects and potential for significant impacts.

SJAFB has chosen to Improve the Management of Oil/Water Separators by focusing attention on the need to eliminate unnecessary oil/water separators and repair or replace inadequate oil/water separators that remain in service.

Currently, there are 5 oil/water separators remaining in the improvement plan.

YOUR ROLE IN EMS

Be familiar with the Seymour Johnson AFB Environmental Commitment Statement

Understand the environmental aspects associated with your work activities

Adhere to EMS procedures in your workplace

Comply with applicable federal, state, local, DoD and AF regulations

Identify environmental concerns early in the planning stages of new activities

Report existing or potential problems

Accept accountability for environmental performance

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The Seymour Johnson AFB Environmental Commitment Statement, signed into effect by the Wing Commander, directs that we are committed to regulatory compliance, the prevention of pollution, and a continually improving EMS.

“Environmental stewardship is the responsibility of every member of the Seymour Johnson community in accordance with his or her roles and responsibilities.”

The most current Environmental Commitment Statement is posted on the Seymour Johnson AFB public website.

https://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/Home/SJAFB-Environmental-Management/

DUTY TO CONFORM

Conformance with EMS is a directive issued from the highest offices of the Air Force and DoD. Because you are working for, or on behalf of, Seymour Johnson AFB, you are mandated to conform with the roles and responsibilities set forth in this training. Potential consequences for non-conformance are:

Adverse effects to human health and the environment Non-compliance with regulatory requirements resulting in possible

Notice(s) of Violation Punitive fines Incarceration

CONGRATULATIONS

You have successfully completed the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Site-Specific EMS Awareness Training

Please fill out the attached certificate for your records

Also, please provide a copy of your certificate to your SJAFB Contracting Officer has satisfactorily completed

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina

Seymour Johnson AFB Site-Specific EMS Awareness Training

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