2013 PLAN SUMMARY. 20-Dec Amended 11-Aug-2014

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1 2013 PLAN SUMMARY 20-Dec-2013 Amended 11-Aug-2014 This document has been created by Abbott Point of Care to meet the requirements of the Ontario Toxic Reduction Act and Regulation 455/09.

2 Table of Contents Environmental Health and Safety Policy... 2 Statement of Intent and Objective of the Plan... 3 Statement of Intent... 3 Objective... 3 Target... 3 Description of the Toxic Substances found at APOC... 3 Abbott Point of Care Facility Information... 4 Substance Reporting... 5 Acetone Reduction Options Selected for Implementation... 6 Isopropanol Reduction Options Selected for Implementation... 6 Attachments

3 Environmental Health and Safety Policy As an innovative manufacturer of point of care medical devices used in blood analysis, Abbott Point of Care is committed to the continuation of a long legacy of responsible business practices that reflect our core values: Pioneering, Achieving, Caring and Enduring. These core values create a foundation upon which our initiatives for the prevention of pollution and protection of human health can be established in the communities where we conduct our business. The attainment of continual improvement for all significant aspects of environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance at our operations remains a top priority at Abbott Point of Care. To this end Abbott Point of Care will: Foster a work environment that promotes employee safety, health and engagement in EHS; Strive to continually improve the efficiency and sustainability of our business activities and products, resulting in improved employee safety, health and wellness, as well as the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, water use and wastes destined for landfill; Integrate sound EHS practices consistent with our Global EHS management and technical standards into all aspects of the business, in addition to maintaining compliance with legal and other requirements applicable to our hazards and aspects; Establish meaningful goals and strategies and report to our employees on the progress toward achieving them; Routinely monitor our operations for accountability to this policy. This policy applies to all Abbott Point of Care operations and employees. It is the responsibility of every employee to adhere to this policy, to work safely and to report to management practices or conditions which are inconsistent with this policy or which pose recognized or unacceptable risks to human health or the environment. Every Abbott Point of Care leader shall promote a workplace climate that enables employees to practice these principles, and actively support implementation of this policy. It is Abbott Point of Care s expectation that contractors working on behalf of Abbott embrace and adhere to this policy. Sharon Bracken President Abbott Point of Care October

4 Statement of Intent and Objective of the Plan Please note that this Plan Summary report accurately reflects the current version of the Plan. Statement of Intent Isopropanol and acetone are the two substances used by APOC which meet the reporting threshold as defined within the Toxic Reduction Act. Abbott Point of Care (APOC) intends to investigate reduction options. Objective In line with the APOC Environmental Health and Safety Policy, APOC will endeavor to implement reduction options when feasible in order to reduce the normalized volume of acetone and isopropanol used onsite. Target APOC has set the following reduction targets: Acetone [ ] 25% reduction over five years normalized to production for an estimated 1200 kg reduction. Isopropanol [ ] 2% reduction over five years normalized to production for an estimated 700 kg reduction. Description of the Toxic Substances found at APOC The APOC Facility develops and manufactures cartridges used in a hand-held medical diagnostic tool for blood analysis. The hand-held diagnostic tool is used by health care professionals to quickly determine the status of critical health care parameters in the blood of patients at the point of care. The use of ultra-high purity isopropanol and acetone has been and remains an essential part of the microelectronic processor manufacturing process. These substances are used to ensure that a clean silicon wafer surface is maintained during the various stages of the photolithographic process. Neither isopropanol nor acetone is created on site nor do these substances remain in the APOC product. 3

5 Abbott Point of Care Facility Information Facility Information Facility Name: Abbott Point of Care Canada Limited MOE 127/01 Identification Number: NPRI Identification Number: 5936 Two Digit NAICS Code: 33 Four Digit NAICS Code: 3391 Six Digit NAICS Code: Number of Full-time Employees: 850 UTM Spatial Coordinates (NAD83): Latitude: Longitude: UTM Zone: 18 UTM Easting: UTM Northing: Owner of the Facility Information Name: Address: Abbott Point of Care Canada Limited 185 Corkstown Road Ottawa, ON Canada K2H 8V4 4

6 Plan Contacts Public Contact Name: Sean Tomalty Position: Plant Director Address: 185 Corkstown Road Ottawa, ON Canada K2H 8V4 Phone Number: Fax Number: Substance Reporting Substance 1 (covered by this plan): Acetone CAS Number: Use: 1-10 Tonnes Created: Tonnes Contained in Product: Tonnes Released: 0-1 Tonnes Transferred for Disposal: 0.00 Tonnes Transferred for Recycling: 1-10 Tonnes Substance 2 (covered by this plan): Isopropanol CAS Number: Use: Tonnes Created: Tonnes Contained in Product: Tonnes Released: 1-10 Tonnes Transferred for Disposal: 0.00 Tonnes Transferred for Recycling: Tonnes 5

7 Acetone Reduction Options Selected for Implementation id Reduction Options Category Baseline kg used in process / equipment / area / or waste generated Estimate of Reduction in kg Reduction Option Description 34 Training Closing lid when not in use. SL 2, Training Training for Operators on the importance of keeping covers on acetone baths due to evaporation. CB 26 Equipment process modificatio ns 2, Extend bath lifetime. RC 2,276 1,138 Estimate of Reduction in as % Simple Payback in years Estimate of reduction in Air emissions in kg Technical Feasibility Rating Targeted Implementation Date Target 1% % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun-2016 Isopropanol Reduction Options Selected for Implementation Id Reduction Options Category Reduction Option Description 1 Training Ensure employees are instructed on the specific task of cleaning the plates Baseline kg used in process / equipment / area / or waste generated Estimate of Reduction in kg Estimate of Reduction in as % Simple Payback in years Estimate of reduction in Air emissions in kg Technical Feasibility Rating Targeted Implementation Date Target 5% % 30-Jun

8 3 Equipment process modifications so that the use if IPA is minimized. This includes how to use squeeze bottles, how long to leave the IPA in the bath. Keeping it covered. Having an small bath style cleaner for IPA where there cut plates could be soaked. Possibly include ultrasonic cleaner where adhesive vibrated loose by they ultrasonic waves. The IPA could be used for longer in the bath like this as well as remove the need of squirt bottles. 13 Training Wiping down equipment is currently done with a squeeze bottle and a text wipe. Could it be completed with a IPA wipe or a dry wipe or other? Train % % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun-2014

9 14 Inventory management 15 Inventory management employees to not use IPA squeeze bottles or remove from the area the squeeze bottles of IPA so that only wipes are used. Purchase lower percentage IPA wipes to reduce the volume of IPA in each wipes package. Currently 70% IPA could change 70 % IPA wipes exchanged for 6% IPA wipes. Change out squeeze bottles for wipes in most areas. 20 Training Wiping down equipment is currently done with a squeeze bottle and a text wipe. Could it be completed with a IPA wipe or a dry wipe or other? Train employees to not use IPA squeeze bottles or remove % % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun-2014

10 from the area the squeeze bottles of IPA so that only wipes are used. 64 Training To reduce evapourative losses when the bench is not in use ensure that operators are trained on replacing the lid when not in use. SL 88 Spills and Leak Prevention Reduce the number of IPA squeeze bottles and get techs to use IPA saturated wipes instead so that there is less chance of a spill or leak when filling and using the bottles. This will also control the amount of IPA used by the techs during each instances. TK 3, % % 30-Jun % % 30-Jun

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