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THE PROMPT
Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
Volume 1, No. 3, May 2009

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Welding and Cutting: Part 1

Welding and thermal cutting operations are associated with many industrial processes. Fumes, gases, sparks, hot metal, radiant energy, equipment and compressed gases are hazards to health, safety and property. However, these hazards can be reduced through the implementation of effective control programs and addressing operational, administrative and personal protective controls.

The purpose of this 2 part bulletin is to provide an overview of the exposures associated with welding and thermal cutting, and to suggest control measures in reducing the potential for loss.

Training and Authorization

Welding and cutting should be restricted to employees who have proper training regarding the equipment operation; handling and storage of materials; compressed gases and associated chemicals; working procedures; and controls in effect. Adequate supervision of the employees and operation should also be ensured.

Hazard Communication Program

In order to raise the awareness and to ensure the necessary control of those hazards, a hazard communication program is an important key to reduce loss potential. The program does not have to be lengthy or complex but should address key points including:

1. Conducting a chemical inventory resulting in a list of hazardous materials/chemicals associated with the operation.

2. Collecting and making available pertinent Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on filler metals, electrodes, fluxes, compressed gases and other chemicals.

3. Ensuring that each container is appropriately labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of hazardous chemicals contained and areas are appropriately posted.

4. Establishing an initial and periodic employee training and information program that includes topics on the program itself, exposure hazards, availability and use of MSDS and specific controls in effect.

ELECTRONICS SCRAP

On April 30th, the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is making their second of two public consultation sessions to the Ontario Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Program. This session will provide information on the Draft Preliminary Revised (Phase 1 &2) WEEE Program Plan. For more information, please visit the OES’s website, HERE.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Xingchang Industrial Co. Limited a company from China is seeking 200 containers of Brass Honey Scrap per month. Interested members can contact Mary at Tel: +86-15900400121 or email: manier [at] 163.com .

A K Hirani Ltd a British company is seeking 500 MT (min.) of shredded ferrous scrap ISRI 211 from ELV and pressed automobiles in bundles ELV per month. Interested members can contact Mr. Hirani at Tel: 0044-208-2200391 or email: akhirani13 [at] yahoo.co.uk.

CARI EVENTS

CARI’s 68th Annual CARI Convention
June 25 - 27
at Taboo Resort Golf and Spa
in Gravenhurst
www.cari-acir.org/en/events.html
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CARI B.C. Chapter Golf Tournament
July 30th
at Westwood Plateau
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CARI’s Annual Golf Tournament
August 20th
at the Legends on the Niagara
www.niagaralegends.com
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CARI’s Quebec Chapter Golf Tournament
Date: TBD
at TBD
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CARI’s 12th Annual Consumers’ Night
October 19
at the Fairmont Royal York
in Toronto

For information on CARI events contact Donna Turner at (905) 426-9313.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

May

May 17 – 18 Ningbo, China
China International Recycling Conference 2009
CRRA
www.chinairc.org/en/index.php

May 26 – 29 Moscow, Russia
WasteTech 2009
Sibico Int.
www.waste-tech.ru
Phone: 1-7-495-225-5986
Fax: 1-7-495-225-5986
Email: waste-tech [at] sibico.com or info [at] sibico.com

May 27 – 29 Whistler, Canada
35th Annual Recycling Council of B.C. Conference
Recycling Council of B.C.
Phone: 604-683-6009
Email: ben [at]rcbc.bc.ca

June

Jun. 7 – 9 Atlanta, USA
The Paper, Plastic & Electronic Recycling Conference & Trade Show
Recycling Today Media Grp
www.recyclingtodayevents.com
Phone: 1-800-456-0707

Jun. 24 – 26 Toronto, Canada
2nd Electronics & Battery Recycling ‘09 International Conference, Exhibition & Plant Tours
ICM
www.icm.ch/index_ebr_09.htm

July

Jul. 22 – 24 Havana, Cuba
The XI International Congress of Recycling 2009
Union of Enterprises of recovery of raw materials
(Unión de Empresas de Recuperación de Materias Primas)
www.metanica.islagrande.com
Contact: María Padrón
Phone: 537-204-0684
Email: reciclaje [at] uermp.cu

September

Sept. 8 – 10 Sao Paulo, Brasil
The International Exhibition of Expo Sucata 2009
Reciclagem Moderna Magazine
www.exposucata.com.br/english.aspx
Phone: 5511-5535-6695

Sept. 23 – 24 Orlando, USA
E-Scrap Conference 2009
Resource Recycling
www.e-scrapconference.com
Phone: 1-503-233-1305 Ext. 118
Email: cara [at] resource-recycling.com

October

Oct. 28 – 29 Vancouver, Canada
Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo.
Messe Frankfurt (Canada)
www.cwre.ca
Contact: Arnie Gess
Phone: 1-877-534-7285
Email: arnie.gess [at] cwre.ca

November

Nov. 10 – 13 Shanghai, China
World Recycling Forum Shanghai ‘09
ICM
www.icm.ch/index_worldrecycling09.htm
Phone: 1-41-62-785-1000