Welcome to Environmental Awareness Training for the Harley-Davidson Product Development Center.

This overview training is intended to introduce some key environmental topics, including: who to contact for environmental issues or questions, an overview of the major environmental permits under which the PDC operates, where to obtain information related to proper disposal of all waste materials, guidelines on handling hazardous and universal wastes, and how to respond to spills. This overview training is intended to introduce some key environmental topics, including: who to contact for environmental issues or questions, an overview of the major environmental permits under which the PDC operates, where to obtain information related to proper disposal of all waste materials, guidelines on handling hazardous and universal wastes, and how to respond to spills.

We will cover each of these topics

It is important to know who to contact in the case of an emergency, or if you have questions regarding any environmental program at the PDC. For emergency situations requiring immediate action, such as a chemical spill, contact Security by using a red emergency phone, calling *999 from a desk phone, or calling 414-465-6322 from a cell phone. For non-emergency assistance on environmental issues, contact the PDC’s Facilities Department. It is important to know who to contact in the case of an emergency, or if you have questions regarding any environmental program at the PDC. For emergency situations requiring immediate action, such as a chemical spill, contact Security by using a red emergency phone, calling *999 from a desk phone, or calling 414-465-6322 from a cell phone. For non-emergency assistance on environmental issues, contact the PDC’s Facilities Department.

Our facility has a definite impact on the environment through the solid waste we generate, the water we discharge, and the products of combustion we emit from our engine testing operations. There are specific procedures which must be followed for each waste stream. Some of these procedures are dictated by internal best practices, others are strictly regulated by government agencies. We’ll introduce three major permits. The goal of this training is not to make you experts on permits, but to make sure you know the permits exist, and make you aware that following the procedures outlined in the permits may dictate or limit our activities at the PDC. Our facility has a definite impact on the environment through the solid waste we generate, the water we discharge, and the products of combustion we emit from our engine testing operations. There are specific procedures which must be followed for each waste stream. Some of these procedures are dictated by internal best practices, others are strictly regulated by government agencies. We’ll introduce three major permits. The goal of this training is not to make you experts on permits, but to make sure you know the permits exist, and make you aware that following the procedures outlined in the permits may dictate or limit our activities at the PDC.

Harley-Davidson PDC’s greatest impact to the environment is the emission of combustion byproducts generated from our engine testing operations. All engine testing emissions are captured and exhausted directly to the atmosphere. As a result, the PDC is considered a Part 70 Major Source of air pollutants, and operates under an Air Pollution Control Operation Permit granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (or DNR) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA). The PDC must operate in compliance with the conditions of this permit, which include limits on the type and amount of fuels which can be consumed. The permit also encompasses other sources of air emissions, including our emergency generators, boilers, and paint booths. All of these processes are documented and modeled in the permit. Changes to these processes, or the addition of new processes, may require an official change to our permit. It is important to bring potential changes to the attention of PDC leadership for review as soon as possible. Harley-Davidson PDC’s greatest impact to the environment is the emission of combustion byproducts generated from our engine testing operations. All engine testing emissions are captured and exhausted directly to the atmosphere. As a result, the PDC is considered a Part 70 Major Source of air pollutants, and operates under an Air Pollution Control Operation Permit granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (or DNR) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA). The PDC must operate in compliance with the conditions of this permit, which include limits on the type and amount of fuels which can be consumed. The permit also encompasses other sources of air emissions, including our emergency generators, boilers, and paint booths. All of these processes are documented and modeled in the permit. Changes to these processes, or the addition of new processes, may require an official change to our permit. It is important to bring potential changes to the attention of PDC leadership for review as soon as possible.

The PDC also holds a permit with the Wisconsin DNR for surface water and storm sewer discharges. The Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit limits the temperature and chemical makeup of the water we discharge to storm sewers and allow to run off of our property to drainage ditches and streams. Periodic testing is conducted at our outfalls to prove compliance. Besides these approved processes, only storm water and snow melt should go into storm sewer drains. Obtain approval from leadership before storing chemicals outside. Of course, never dump chemicals into the storm sewer. Proposed changes to existing permitted processes or proposed new sources need to be brought to the attention of leadership early for permit review. The PDC also holds a permit with the Wisconsin DNR for surface water and storm sewer discharges. The Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit limits the temperature and chemical makeup of the water we discharge to storm sewers and allow to run off of our property to drainage ditches and streams. Periodic testing is conducted at our outfalls to prove compliance. Besides these approved processes, only storm water and snow melt should go into storm sewer drains. Obtain approval from leadership before storing chemicals outside. Of course, never dump chemicals into the storm sewer. Proposed changes to existing permitted processes or proposed new sources need to be brought to the attention of leadership early for permit review.

v The PDC falls within the service boundaries of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (or MMSD). All discharges to sanitary sewers must comply with the general prohibitions and limits set by the agency. Similar to the Storm Sewer permit, all process discharge sources have been analyzed and accepted by MMSD. Any changes or additions must be reviewed against the permit conditions. Never dump chemicals down sanitary sewer drains. The PDC falls within the service boundaries of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (or MMSD). All discharges to sanitary sewers must comply with the general prohibitions and limits set by the agency. Similar to the Storm Sewer permit, all process discharge sources have been analyzed and accepted by MMSD. Any changes or additions must be reviewed against the permit conditions. Never dump chemicals down sanitary sewer drains.

Let’s turn our attention to waste Let’s turn our attention to waste. Information regarding all PDC waste streams can be found on VIEW. You will find information on where materials are collected and accumulated, and specific instructions and comments regarding each material. Use this document as your first stop when you have questions regarding waste at the PDC. Let’s turn our attention to waste. Information regarding all PDC waste streams can be found on VIEW. You will find information on where materials are collected and accumulated, and specific instructions and comments regarding each material. Use this document as your first stop when you have questions regarding waste at the PDC.

Waste materials are categorized, based on their characteristics, as hazardous, universal, non-hazardous, or recyclable. Waste materials are categorized, based on their characteristics, as hazardous, universal, non-hazardous, or recyclable.

Items such as cardboard, aluminum cans, glass or plastic bottles, and yogurt containers should be placed in the mixed recyclables containers. Cardboard and corrugated materials should be placed in mixed recyclables containers. Oversized cardboard and corrugated materials should be broken down and placed in the designated hoppers. Items such as styrofoam and packing materials should be disposed of as trash. To ensure the confidentiality of the work we do at the PDC, all paper must be placed in the Confidential Shred bins located throughout the facility. Items such as cardboard, aluminum cans, glass or plastic bottles, and yogurt containers should be placed in the mixed recyclables containers. Cardboard and corrugated materials should be placed in mixed recyclables containers. Oversized cardboard and corrugated materials should be broken down and placed in the designated hoppers. Items such as styrofoam and packing materials should be disposed of as trash. To ensure the confidentiality of the work we do at the PDC, all paper must be placed in the Confidential Shred bins located throughout the facility.

There are three main hazardous waste streams at the PDC: used aerosol cans, paint-related waste, and over spray filters from our paint booths. From time-to-time, we also generate a small quantity of hazardous waste from miscellaneous products used at the site. These are generally one-off uses of specialty chemicals, or the result of a clean-sweep event in a work area, also known as a Lab Pack. There are three main hazardous waste streams at the PDC: used aerosol cans, paint-related waste, and over spray filters from our paint booths. From time-to-time, we also generate a small quantity of hazardous waste from miscellaneous products used at the site. These are generally one-off uses of specialty chemicals, or the result of a clean-sweep event in a work area, also known as a Lab Pack.

Our largest hazardous waste stream is used aerosol cans Our largest hazardous waste stream is used aerosol cans. Here are some important guidelines for handling this waste stream. Use an approved day can in your area for local collection. The can must be in good condition and closed at all times. The day can must be labeled as hazardous waste, using a label similar to the one shown. The can must also be specifically labeled as “Waste Aerosol Cans.” Day cans must be emptied into a collection drum located in the Vehicle Build Shed Flammable Room on a daily basis. Notify Facilities if this drum is almost full or needs attention. Our largest hazardous waste stream is used aerosol cans. Here are some important guidelines for handling this waste stream. Use an approved day can in your area for local collection. The can must be in good condition and closed at all times. The day can must be labeled as hazardous waste, using a label similar to the one shown. The can must also be specifically labeled as “Waste Aerosol Cans.” Day cans must be emptied into a collection drum located in the Vehicle Build Shed Flammable Room on a daily basis. Notify Facilities if this drum is almost full or needs attention.

Paint-related hazardous waste includes unused paint and cleaning products such as solvents used to clean paint equipment. An approved container in good condition is required, and is to be closed at all times. Several containers are available, and must be labeled as “Paint-Related Waste” using a hazardous waste label. Notify Facilities when the collection container is almost full or otherwise needs attention. Paint-related hazardous waste includes unused paint and cleaning products such as solvents used to clean paint equipment. An approved container in good condition is required, and is to be closed at all times. Several containers are available, and must be labeled as “Paint-Related Waste” using a hazardous waste label. Notify Facilities when the collection container is almost full or otherwise needs attention.

Filters used to capture paint over spray in our paint booths are also considered hazardous waste. This waste stream is managed by the PDC Facilities Department. Filters used to capture paint over spray in our paint booths are also considered hazardous waste. This waste stream is managed by the PDC Facilities Department.

Occasionally, small quantities of materials are disposed of as hazardous wastes. These are materials which are not part of a standard operation or process, but were used on site for a special project or initiative. Unused hazardous materials should be brought to a collection tote located in the Vehicle Build Shed Flammable Room for proper disposal. Not sure if your material is hazardous? When in doubt, treat the material as hazardous. The material will be characterized at the time of disposal and treated appropriately. Finally, contact Facilities if you have a substantial quantity of material to dispose of or if you’d like to conduct a chemical clean-sweep event in your area. Occasionally, small quantities of materials are disposed of as hazardous wastes. These are materials which are not part of a standard operation or process, but were used on site for a special project or initiative. Unused hazardous materials should be brought to a collection tote located in the Vehicle Build Shed Flammable Room for proper disposal. Not sure if your material is hazardous? When in doubt, treat the material as hazardous. The material will be characterized at the time of disposal and treated appropriately. Finally, contact Facilities if you have a substantial quantity of material to dispose of or if you’d like to conduct a chemical clean-sweep event in your area.

In general, when dealing with hazardous waste, don’t use a container that is deformed, damaged, or otherwise not in good condition. Don’t overfill the container or mix waste types. If a non-hazardous material is mixed with a hazardous material, the entire container contents becomes classified as hazardous. Besides aerosol day cans, do not move hazardous waste containers unless specifically trained and authorized to do so. Report a leaking container immediately. In general, when dealing with hazardous waste, don’t use a container that is deformed, damaged, or otherwise not in good condition. Don’t overfill the container or mix waste types. If a non-hazardous material is mixed with a hazardous material, the entire container contents becomes classified as hazardous. Besides aerosol day cans, do not move hazardous waste containers unless specifically trained and authorized to do so. Report a leaking container immediately.

There are many other waste streams at the PDC There are many other waste streams at the PDC. Although not classified as hazardous or universal, many of these wastes are potentially dangerous and must be handled in a specific way to minimize personal exposure and other risks. Please reference the content on VIEW to find specific information describing the proper collection of these materials. There are many other waste streams at the PDC. Although not classified as hazardous or universal, many of these wastes are potentially dangerous and must be handled in a specific way to minimize personal exposure and other risks. Please reference the content on VIEW to find specific information describing the proper collection of these materials.

Some materials exhibit hazardous waste characteristics, but since they are commonly generated, they can be regulated as universal waste if their disposal is properly managed. Examples include batteries, lamps, equipment containing mercury, and pesticides and herbicides. Some materials exhibit hazardous waste characteristics, but since they are commonly generated, they can be regulated as universal waste if their disposal is properly managed. Examples include batteries, lamps, equipment containing mercury, and pesticides and herbicides.

Lead acid batteries are collected in a tote in the Vehicle Build Shed located on the first floor of the PDC East building. Remove all bolts and attachments from the terminals. Cover the battery terminals with non-conductive tape and place in a single layer in the tote with terminals of adjacent batteries oriented away from each other. Use the supplied cardboard separators between layers of batteries. Lead acid batteries are collected in a tote in the Vehicle Build Shed located on the first floor of the PDC East building. Remove all bolts and attachments from the terminals. Cover the battery terminals with non-conductive tape and place in a single layer in the tote with terminals of adjacent batteries oriented away from each other. Use the supplied cardboard separators between layers of batteries.

Household batteries are collected at various locations at the PDC Household batteries are collected at various locations at the PDC. These batteries are for general duty use and typically used to power small electrical devices. Types may include: Alkaline, nickel-cadmium (or Ni-cad), lithium-ion, and other dry cell batteries. An approved container in good condition is required, and is to be closed at all times. The collection container will have a label, similar to the one shown, identifying the contents as universal waste with the contents labeled as “Batteries”. There are two important steps to remember when contributing to this waste stream. First, be sure to tape the terminals of the batteries using the supplied, non-conductive tape, to protect against short circuiting. Second, please segregate lithium-ion and ni-cad from each other and from all of the other battery types, placing in the appropriate collection containers. Household batteries are collected at various locations at the PDC. These batteries are for general duty use and typically used to power small electrical devices. Types may include: Alkaline, nickel-cadmium (or Ni-cad), lithium-ion, and other dry cell batteries. An approved container in good condition is required, and is to be closed at all times. The collection container will have a label, similar to the one shown, identifying the contents as universal waste with the contents labeled as “Batteries”. There are two important steps to remember when contributing to this waste stream. First, be sure to tape the terminals of the batteries using the supplied, non-conductive tape, to protect against short circuiting. Second, please segregate lithium-ion and ni-cad from each other and from all of the other battery types, placing in the appropriate collection containers.

Other Universal Wastes generated at the PDC include lighting lamps and bulbs, mercury-containing devices such as manometers and thermostats, and pesticides and herbicides. Contact Facilities if you have any waste of these types for disposal. Other Universal Wastes generated at the PDC include lighting lamps and bulbs, mercury-containing devices such as manometers and thermostats, and pesticides and herbicides. Contact Facilities if you have any waste of these types for disposal.

If you experience or come across a chemical spill at the PDC, immediately leave the area and notify surrounding personnel to do the same. Close the door to the area to help contain the leak, but do not turn on or shut off any electrical devices to avoid a flash fire or explosion. When you are at a safe distance, immediately notify Security and provide information on the type of leak, its location, and an estimate of the amount of material involved. Follow any additional instructions provided by Security. Do not return to the area of the leak unless the area has been deemed safe for re-entry. If you experience or come across a chemical spill at the PDC, immediately leave the area and notify surrounding personnel to do the same. Close the door to the area to help contain the leak, but do not turn on or shut off any electrical devices to avoid a flash fire or explosion. When you are at a safe distance, immediately notify Security and provide information on the type of leak, its location, and an estimate of the amount of material involved. Follow any additional instructions provided by Security. Do not return to the area of the leak unless the area has been deemed safe for re-entry.

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

Review Question – Correct Response Indicated

In summary, follow all environmental instructions that pertain to your job, and never ignore a condition that doesn’t seem right. Report it to your supervisor, Security, or the Facilities environmental contact. Always put waste in the appropriate containers and make sure all containers are properly labeled. Never dump chemicals down facility drains or pits. Never add a new source or change an existing source of discharge without review and approval from leadership. In summary, follow all environmental instructions that pertain to your job, and never ignore a condition that doesn’t seem right. Report it to your supervisor, Security, or the Facilities environmental contact. Always put waste in the appropriate containers and make sure all containers are properly labeled. Never dump chemicals down facility drains or pits. Never add a new source or change an existing source of discharge without review and approval from leadership.

Again, know who to contact regarding environmental issues Again, know who to contact regarding environmental issues. In an emergency, contact Security by using a red emergency phone, calling *999 from a desk phone, or calling 414-465-6322 from a cell phone. For non-emergency questions or concerns, refer to VIEW, invoke your help chain, or contact the Facilities Department. Again, know who to contact regarding environmental issues. In an emergency, contact Security by using a red emergency phone, calling *999 from a desk phone, or calling 414-465-6322 from a cell phone. For non-emergency questions or concerns, refer to VIEW, invoke your help chain, or contact the Facilities Department.