Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. Swepsonville, NC Contact: Doug Gaylord, MSIT, EMT Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor

Honda Structure Honda is divided into 3 Divisions: Automobile Motorcycle Power Equipment

Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. Swepsonville, NC Mr. Shigeru Nakamura President/CEO

Company Information Incorporated in August 1983 Began Production in August 1984 Plant Size approximately 142,000 sq. feet Located on 87 acres 300 Full Time Associates Temporary Associates

Department Operations Die Casting Machining Welding Painting Assembly Automobile Transmission Remanufacturing Office (Admin, Acct, Purch, S/D, etc.)

Models Produced Walk-behind Lawn Mowers (12 models, 48 variations) Riding Mowers (3 models, 14 variations) Engines (4 models, 40 variations) Water Pump (1 model) Various Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Components

Honda’s Environmental Symbol

ISO Team Members Rick Morris - Waste Water Operator/Environmental Specialist Kimberly Dawson - ISO 9000 Specialist/Quality Control Pat Dodson - Occupational Health Nurse NCDENR-Division of Pollution Prevention

Regulations That Affect Honda CAA - Clean Air Act CWA - Clean Water Act DOT - Department of Transportation EPA - Environmental Protection Agency NFPA - National Fire Protection Assoc. OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Environmental Activities Company Recycling Program (Paper, Cardboard, Wood & Metal Pallets, Plastic Drink Bottles, Aluminum, Light Bulbs) Applicant to The 1997 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Waste Reduction

Environmental Projects Reformulated paint with Xylene & Toluene reduction of 16% per 55 gallon drum. Changed petroleum based solvent to water based solvent in parts washers. Ultrafiltration System for oily/water separation. Reduced cost from $36,000/yr. to $200/yr. Working with companies on styrofoam & shrinkwrap recycling

Honda’s Reasons to Certify Honda’s Commitment to the Environment Honda’s Regulatory Commitment to the Environment Honda President (Mr. Kawamoto) Requirement of all Honda Facilities Worldwide-Speech made 12/20/96 Ship Products Overseas

ISO Preparation Began Process in April 1997 Phone call to Corporate requesting info. Began reading any material written about ISO Standard Called the NCDENR Pollution Prevention Division to get on Pilot Project Team Completed the ISO Lead Auditor Training Course Talked w/HPE ISO 9002 Team for assistance

Current Status of HPE Completed Env. Policy Statement & Approved Policy communicated to employees 5/11/98 Aspects & Impacts Identified, not ranked Operational Control Procedures written, but not fully implemented Have selected 3rd party Registrar Have not merged ISO 9002 with ISO Procedures as of yet Preassessment done in Dec. 1997

Perception vs. Reality Time consuming project Getting everyone on team trained Implementation easier due to ISO 9002 Certification Preassessment wake-up call to management Preassessment used to determine needs Keeping temporaries aware of ISO done as initial hiring training.

Honda’s Goal All Honda Facilities in Japan, Europe, and North America to obtain ISO Certification by December Honda’s 50th Anniversary!!

Thank You For Your Attention!! Any Questions??