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Communication to our suppliers and subcontractors
In Logroño, 02 March 2022
Dear Sirs,
BARLOVENTO RECURSOS NATURALES S.L. has implemented an Integrated Quality, Environment and Health and Safety Management System according to ISO/ IEC 17025:2017, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
The company is carrying out several actions aimed at respecting and caring for the environment and complying with current legislation. However, these actions must not only be carried out by our company, but also by all our Subcontractors/Suppliers.
To achieve this objective, we need to work in collaboration, being aware of the negative consequences of an unsupportive attitude towards the environment. With our collaborative efforts we must develop a business activity aimed at preventing pollution while protecting the environment.
We must consider that each company is responsible for the damage caused to the environment due to its activity.
To this end, we remind you:
OBLIGATIONS TO CONSIDER BY OUR SUPPLIERS/SUBCONTRACTORS:
ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT:
- Hazardous waste will always be separated from non-hazardous waste and, when possible, waste that can be recovered.
- Be registered as a Hazardous Waste Producer.
- Separate, package, label, and store Hazardous Waste properly.
- Deliver the Hazardous Waste to an authorized waste manager, filling in the required records and verifying the transport registration number.
- Keep a record of the produced and managed Hazardous Waste.
- Carry out oil changes in paved or conditioned areas and take all necessary actions to avoid spillage. In this case, use suitable absorbent material and manage it as Hazardous Waste.
- Dump contaminated packaging in specific containers.
- Ensure that they are not dumped into the sewage system.
WASTE MANAGEMENT: COMPARABLE TO SOLID URBAN WASTE:
-Deposit Urban Solid Waste in specific containers.
VEHICLE NOISE AND GASES:
- Comply with the requirements established for noise control (timetable compliance).
- Pass the corresponding Vehicle Technical Inspections.
- In the event of noise levels above the allowed levels, checks by an Authorized Control Body.
- Verify compliance with the vehicle maintenance plan.
- Adapt the power of the machine to the work to be carried out.
- Limit vehicles speed.
- Correctly adjust engines and mufflers (if applicable).
- Switch off machinery that is not going to be used within 15 minutes.
OTHERS:
- Avoid wasting water and energy.
- Be aware of the applicable regulations.
- Do not dump any substance in places not intended for this purpose.
- Occupy public spaces as little as possible.
- Compliance with applicable environmental legislation and any other legal requirements subscribed to.
IN CASE OF SUBCONTRACTING SOME ACTIVITIES:
- Communicate to subcontractors the obligation to comply with the requirements specified in this charter.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
LEGISLATION:
- Compliance with the Coordination of business activities in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 171/2004 of 30 January.
- Compliance with RD 1627/97, which establishes minimum health and safety regulations for construction works.
- Compliance with applicable prevention legislation and any other legal requirements subscribed to.
DOCUMENTATION:
- Complete and hand over the requested documentation related to the company, employees, and machinery at the start of work on site.
- Train and inform employees on health and safety at work and to avoid any risk while carrying out their tasks.
- Encourage Consultation and Participation of workers.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
- Correct use of the established Personal Protective Equipment.
- Review of Personal Protective Equipment to confirm its correct condition.
ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS:
- Make every effort to prevent accidents and incidents at work.
- In the event of an accident/incident, report the event and carry out an analysis of the causes of the accident/incident.
IN CASE OF SUBCONTRACTING SOME ACTIVITIES:
- Inform subcontractors of the obligation to comply with the requirements specified in this charter.
QUALITY
MATERIALS:
- Ensure compliance with the requirements stated in the purchase order or external work order.
- Comply with the legislation applicable to the service you are providing (authorizations or registrations as an entity, technical inspections, etc.).
IN CASE OF SUBCONTRACTING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES:
- Inform subcontractors of the obligation to comply with the requirements specified in this charter.