ISSN 2348-313X (Print) International Journal of Life Sciences Research ISSN 2348-3148 (online) Vol. 8, Issue 1, pp: (21-25), Month: January - March 2020, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Key Elements of Wastewater Technology Management Applicable for Screen Reclamation of Screen Printing Industry Aileen I. Atienza Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Manila, Philippines
Abstract: The purpose of this research is mainly focused on the identification of perception on the proposed key elements or components of the wastewater technology management system that can be utilized by micro and small screen printing companies in order to manage the proper handling and disposal of wastewater generated during washing and cleaning of screens or the screen reclamation process. In order to attain the said purpose, survey was conducted to members of six (6) different screen printing organizations who served as either employees or belonged to top management of micro and small screen printing companies. Validated questionnaires were given to the respondents electronically and manually and follow-up interview was made to clarify certain aspects of the study. The key elements identified were focused on the technical and operational requirements of technology acquisition, adoption and innovation including the corresponding policies and guidelines, trainings and seminars pertaining to proper wastewater management compliance. Keywords: Key elements, Wastewater technology management, Screen printing, Screen reclamation.
I. INTRODUCTION According to Department of Environment and Natural Resources [1], mismanagement of the generated wastewater during manual screen printing operation specifically in the cleaning or washing of screens (screen reclamation) may expose the company owners and executives to legal responsibilities or accountabilities ranging from possible enforcement prosecutions including but not limited to fines, cleanup costs in relation with environmental liability, and, in worst cases, criminal enforcement [1]. Also, this can cause harmful effects on the health and safety of the workers, declining productivity rate and putting the reputation of the company at stake. Different industries including screen printing have placed an increasing focus on reducing waste so that there is lesser waste to cope with. This can be done on an industrial level by developing more efficient processes, reducing raw materials, investing in the state-of-the-art machineries and even in advanced waste management technologies [2]. The study emphasized on the key elements of incorporating wastewater technology management system in screen printing operations which would consider the review of the vision-mission, goals/objectives, organizational policies of the company as well as environmental regulations, establishing of wastewater management system, best company practices, process modification, technology acquisition, adoption and innovation, with training program, operation system, maintenance program and monitoring system. The main objective of the study was to identify the perception of the employees and top management of screen printing companies on the key elements or components of the wastewater technology management system that can be utilized by small and micro screen printing companies.
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