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CARES Sustainable
constructional steel
scheme manual
PEMBROKE HOUSE
21 PEMBROKE ROAD
SEVENOAKS
KENT TN13 1XR
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL.: 00 44 (0)1732 450000
FAX. : 00 44 (0)1732 455917
EMAIL: general@ukcares.com
Copyright  UK CARES

CONTENTS
UK CARES SCS Page 1 of 1Mar 2013
Section Issue
1. Introduction Aug. 2012
2. Definitions Mar. 2013
3. Overview Mar. 2013
4. Organization Aug. 2012
5. Operating procedures Aug. 2012
6. Costs Mar. 2013
7. Regulations Aug. 2012
8. Application and declaration Aug. 2012
9. Fees Mar. 2013
Operational Assessment Schedules
Appendix 1 Sustainable production of carbon steel bars
for the reinforcement of concrete, including
Annex 1 - Sustainable reinforcing steel
workbook
Mar. 2013
Appendix 2 Sustainable processing of steel products for
the reinforcement of concrete, including
workbook
Mar. 2013
Appendix 3 Sustainable production of welded fabric to BS
4483, including Annex 1 - Sustainable
reinforcing steel workbook
Mar. 2013
Appendix 4 Sustainable production of stainless steel bars
for the reinforcement of concrete, including
workbook
Mar. 2013
Appendix 5 Appendix 5 - Operational assessment
schedule for the sustainable production of
structural steel products
Mar. 2013
Copyright ã UK CARES

Section 1 : Introduction
This manual presents the detail of the Certification Scheme for Sustainable
Constructional Steel and describes the operating procedures. The Scheme has been
specifically developed for the steel supply chain using the most relevant performance
indicators. It provides a means by which approved firms in the constructional steel
supply chain are able to declare product and organizational level sustainability
performance. It enables CARES to publish a constructional steel sector sustainability
report at least annually to ensure continuous improvement of the constructional steel
supply chain against the relevant issues and sustainability principles.
A continuous review of the scheme and this manual is maintained by the Board of
Management of the Authority, who will arrange for revised editions to be issued as
necessary. Each revision of the manual will bear the date of issue.
Aug 2012 UK CARES SCS Page 1 of 1

Section 2: Definitions
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Definitions
The terminology used throughout accords with BS ISO 14050 Environmental
Management – Vocabulary and BS 8902 Responsible sourcing sector certification
schemes for construction products – Specification.
Appeals Panel
A panel of the CARES Board of Management delegated by the Board to hear and
consider appeals relating to the Scheme. The Panel appointed in respect of each appeal
shall be selected from members of the Board (other than the Chief Executive Officer) and
shall consist of a chairman and two members, none of whom shall have any commercial
interest in the subject of the appeal
Applicant
An individual, firm, partnership or body incorporated or unincorporated which has
applied for but has not yet been granted a Certificate of Approval.
Authority
The UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES), a company limited by
guarantee and registered under the Companies Act 2006 under No 1762448.
Authority's Certification Mark
The CARES Logo.
Board (Sector Scheme Council, as defined by BS 8902)
The Board of Management established as the governing body of the Authority under the
Articles of Association and which may, under the articles of Association, delegate certain
of its powers to subsidiary committees, which will be comprised of certain members of
the Board and invited experts as required.
CARES Logo
The device as shown:
CARES Sustainability Logo

Section 2: Definitions
Certificates of Approval
A certificate issued under a specific serial number by the Chief Executive Officer on
behalf of the Board recognising that the quality management system, environmental
management system and the sustainable constructional steel Scheme operated by the
Firm having been assessed by the Authority or its Agents is in accordance with these
Regulations.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The member of the permanent staff of the Authority appointed for the time being by the
Board to be in executive charge of the Authority's operations.
Constructional steel
A semi-finished or finished steel product used for the reinforcement of concrete (in
accordance with BS 4449, BS 6744, BS 4482 or BS 4483) or a structural steel product (in
accordance with BS EN 10025) or similar Standard.
Firm
An individual, firm, partnership or body incorporated or unincorporated which has been
granted a Certificate of Approval.
Scheme Schedule (as defined by BS 8902)
The Scheme Schedule consists of the Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme Manual
and the Operational Assessment Schedules.
Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme Manual
The certification requirements of the Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme
established in accordance with this manual. This Scheme is based on the
demonstration of the continuing operation of the environmental management
system consistent with ISO 14001 and sustainability management system
requirements detailed in the relevant Operational Assessment Schedule as
specified by the Chief Executive Officer
Operational Assessment Schedule
A document which amplifies and particularizes the requirements of the Scheme in
relation to the specific manufacturing operations and processes or services
involved in the provision of construction products and/or associated services.

Section 3: Overview
Scope
3.1 The Scheme is implemented by the Authority and applies to suppliers of
construction products and/or associated services who supply to the appropriate
and relevant published standards as determined by the Authority.
It is intended that the requirements of the scheme are rigorous and certification
will be an indication of commitment by the firm aimed at continuous
improvement against sustainable development principles, in particular energy
efficiency and environmental impact of materials.
Objectives
3.2 The Scheme has been specifically developed for the constructional steel supply
chain using the most relevant performance indicators and the objectives of the
Scheme are as follows:
a) to provide a means by which construction clients can be assured that approved
firms have produced and processed the product in line with the sustainability
principles,
b) provides a means by which approved firms in the constructional steel supply
chain are able to declare product and organizational level sustainability
performance,
c) to undertake a review, at least biennially, to ensure continuous improvement of
the constructional steel supply chain against the relevant issues and continuous
improvement against the sustainability principles,
d) to undertake regular and relevant public reporting, at least annually , to ensure
continual improvement of the constructional steel supply chain against the
relevant issues and sustainability principles,
e) to facilitate sustainable procurement in accordance with BS 8903:2010 Principles
and framework for procuring sustainably – Guide.
Sustainability Principles
3.3 The Scheme is based on the following principles:
a) Inclusivity, integrity, stewardship and transparency. These shall be reflected in
practice by characteristics/criteria appropriate to the constructional steel supply
chain. These will be measured at the product and organization level and will
develop in line with different stages of the Scheme’s maturity with regard to
sustainable development
b) The Scheme is concerned with ensuring that approved firms operate to the
highest quality, environmental and health and safety standards necessary to
satisfy end users by attaining and maintaining quality, environmental and health
and safety management systems to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 respectively

Section 3: Overview
c) The responsibility for compliance with legal requirements and standards rests
absolutely with the Firm
d) The means of ensuring consistent compliance with the policies are the formal
management systems which the firm must operate and implement to the
satisfaction of the Authority and which are subject to assessment by the
Authority at periodic intervals
e) Development of products that improve the quality and sustainability of the built
environment
f) Effective management of all waste streams and minimization of waste disposed
to landfill
g) Measurement, reporting and improvement of performance on sustainability
issues
h) Minimization of pollution and emissions associated with production and
transportation
i) Protection and enhancement of the natural environment adjacent to or affected
by constructional steel production
j) More efficient use of energy and reduction in ‘global warming potential/carbon
footprint’
k) More efficient use of primary materials and promotion of the recyclability of
constructional steel products
l) More efficient water use and minimization of demand on mains water supplies
m)Respect internationally recognised norms concerning workers conditions and
rights
At least once per year the approved firm shall assess its level of performance against the
sustainability principles using a maturity matrix.

Section 4 : Organization
4.1 Administration of the Scheme is by an independent Board of Management,
hereafter referred to as the Board. The Board is responsible for policy and all
matters arising from the Scheme's operation. The policy of the Authority is to
operate this scheme in accordance with the principles and criteria of the United
Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the requirements of the conformity
assessment standard BS EN 45011 1998 General requirements for bodies
operating product certification systems and the sustainability standard BS 8902
2009 Responsible sourcing sector certification schemes for construction products
– Specification.
4.2 The Board is composed of three executive directors and four non-executive
directors and is chaired by an independent Chairman. Two of the non-executive
directors are nominated by the Members of CARES and two are nominated by the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Members are organizations
representing the interests of clients and owners, producers and processors,
designers, contractors and specifiers. The Board fulfills the purpose of the Sector
Scheme Council as defined in BS 8902. The Board is ultimately responsible for
stakeholder identification and engagement, as defined in BS 8902.
4.3 The Board is advised by a number of committees, one being the Policy Advisory
Committee (PAC). A primary function of the PAC is to ensure that the Board is
made aware of the views of interested parties regarding policy and strategy and
also to receive issues as reported by the Board. It also maintains a review of the
finances and financial structure of the Authority and examines and approves the
development of certification schemes and supporting schedules.
4.4 The Sustainability Committee is the permanent technical committee which acts on
behalf of the Board and reports back as appropriate. The Sustainability Committee
is delegated by the Board to undertake the process of stakeholder engagement, as
defined in BS 8902, and to establish and review, at least biennially, the Scheme
Schedule. The review shall include the Scheme’s sustainability principles,
responsible sourcing issues, objectives, targets and the CARES operational
assessment schedules.
4.5 A Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board, is responsible for the granting
of, and where necessary, the withdrawal of certificates of approval, in accordance
with the operating procedures and regulations of the Authority. He/she is
responsible for the routine business activities of the company , direct co-operation
with purchasers, suppliers and inspection bodies and the publication of a list of all
those firms holding certificates of approval. The Chief Executive Officer may,
from time to time, appoint external inspection bodies to act as agents of the
Authority for the purposes of assessment, surveillance and testing. He is an ex-
officio member of the Board.

Section 4 : Organization
4.6 The permanent staff of the Authority are based at the following address:
Pembroke House
21 Pembroke Road
Sevenoaks,
Kent, TN13 1XR, UK
Tel: 00 44 (1) 732 450000
Fax: 00 44 (1) 732 455917
E- Mail: general@ukcares.com
Website: www.ukcares.com

Section 5 : Operating Procedures
General
5.1 A supplier who claims to be able to satisfy the requirements of the Scheme may
apply for approval. The Authority assesses each application and when satisfied,
issues a Certificate of Approval.
Applying for a Certificate of Approval
5.2 Applications for a Certificate of Approval are made to the Chief Executive
Officer stating for which Standards certification is being sought. The Applicant is
required to have and be able to demonstrate the following:
a) Be in possession of a valid CARES product certification certificate for
reinforcing bar manufacturers and/or processors or a product certification
certificate acceptable to CARES. For manufacturers of structural steels,
they shall be in possession of a valid factory production control certificate
consistent with BS EN 10025 Annex ZA or certification acceptable to
CARES.
b) The technical ability and resources required to meet the requirements of
the relevant Operational Assessment Schedule.
c) An environmental management system consistent with ISO 14001
together with such operational assessment schedules as defined by the
Authority.
d) A proven ability to satisfy the sustainability policy and objectives.
e) A commitment to the sustainability principles.
5.3 Applications for a Certificate of Approval are made to the Chief Executive
Officer by completing the application and declaration in Section 8. Applications
for approval must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee and
documentation before the application can be considered. The Application form
includes a legally binding undertaking by the Applicant to comply with all the
requirements from time to time laid down by the Authority and not to use the
Certification Mark or number should approval be withheld or withdrawn.
5.4 Certificate of Approval may be granted only to applicants who manufacture
regularly.
5.5 When the Applicant is approved a Certificate Number will be issued.

Assessment of Application
5.6 The purpose of the assessment is to establish that the applicant has the capability
to and does meet with the Authority's requirements.
5.7 The application will be subjected to an initial review by the Authority. This
review will be based upon:
a) The written description of the supplier’s management systems.
b) Such additional evidence as may be required by the Scheme.
A favourable review will be followed by a Preliminary inspection (Stage 1 audit)
at the Applicant’s works or premises to confirm by examination that the described
arrangements are being operated and are effective. Where the applicant is in
possession of a valid Environmental Management System - ISO 14001 certificate
recognized by CARES, the Stage 1 audit may not be necessary .
If at this stage the application does not in the view of the Authority justify
the expense of proceeding further, the applicant will be notified and given
reasons.
5.8 The assessment (Stage 2 audit) will be conducted by the Authority or its agents
and the programme will provide for:
a) An introductory meeting with the Applicant during which the
assessment procedures will be explained.
b) A timetable of activities so that arrangements can be made for
appropriate staff to be available during the assessment.
c) Full assessment in accordance with the Operational Assessment
Schedule.
d) A final meeting at which the Assessors will present their findings to the
Applicant.
5.9 A recommendation of approval will be produced when all the reported
deficiencies have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Authority.
5.10 The application, the assessment report and recommendation will then be
considered by the Chief Executive Officer. When the Chief Executive Officer is
satisfied that the Applicant meets the requirements of the Scheme, a Certificate of
Approval will be issued.
5.11 If approval is withheld the reasons for this will be communicated to the Applicant
together with recommendations for any corrective action which needs to be
implemented before the application can be reconsidered. Should an Applicant

wish to appeal against the withholding of the Certificate of Approval, the appeal
will be heard in the manner described in the Regulations of the Scheme.
Certificate of Approval
5.12 The Certificate of Approval is valid for one year with renewal subject to
continuing satisfactory performance. The certificate will state:
a) The scope of the approval
b) The name of the Firm and location(s) of the works/premises to which it
applies.
c) The certification number applicable to the Firm.
5.13 It is a condition of the granting of the Certificate that the Authority shall assess
each element of the management systems at least once every three years and
report the results to the Firm. If satisfactory a renewal certificate will be issued.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) also reserves the right to request further
assessments where it deems this to be necessary. Firms approved under this
Scheme shall undergo a triennial reassessment of their management system by the
Authority.
5.14 If required by the purchaser the Firm shall provide a copy of its Certificate of
Approval.
Withdrawal of the Certificate of Approval
5.15 The decision to withdraw a Certificate of Approval is made by the Chief
Executive Officer. After the decision the Firm in question has the right to appeal
to the Appeals Panel. A Firm who has been removed from the approved list can
reapply for approval. Examples of the reasons for withdrawal of the Certificate of
Approval are:
a) Frequent non-compliance with any of the specified requirements or other
criteria specified in the relevant Standard or Schedule.
b) Uncorrected major deficiencies noted during a surveillance visit.
c) Misuse of the Certification Mark or failure to use them.
d) Refusal or hindrance to allow the Authority to carry out inspection.
e) Refusal to produce documentary evidence of monitoring results.
f) Circumstances which may affect the confidence of the public or
authorities on the reliability of the Scheme.

Section 6: Costs
6.1 The Scheme will be operated on a non-profit making basis, but fees to cover costs
of the Authority's operations will be levied on firms applying for a Certificate of
Approval. These are detailed in Section 9 of this manual.
6.2 Fees will be levied in respect of the following:
a) An application and certification fee which is non returnable and is to
accompany the application for approval
b) Carbon footprint levy
c) Environmental product declaration levy
6.3 The Board reserves the right to adjust the fees being levied. However adequate
notice will be given as to any impending change.
6.4 The approved firm will be charged by the Authority for the costs incurred in
carrying out assessment and surveillance visits at the works/premises.

Section 7 : Regulations
7.1 These Regulations relate to the CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel
Certification Scheme, hereinafter called the Scheme.
7.2 For the purpose of these Regulations the definitions of the terms used are set out
in the introduction to this manual.
7.3 The Board of Management is the sole authority by which Certificates of Approval
may be granted or withdrawn and acts through the Chief Executive Officer who,
for the purpose of making assessment under these Regulations, may from time to
time delegate his functions to individuals whom he may appoint or remove as he
may deem necessary subject to such conditions as the Board of Management may
from time to time impose.
7.4 An Applicant who satisfies the Chief Executive Officer that he is capable of
compliance with the Scheme and that he carries on a bona fide business and who
gives to the Chief Executive Officer such undertakings as he may require shall,
subject to complying with the conditions of these Regulations as amended from
time to time and such undertakings, be entitled to a Certificate of Approval which
shall nevertheless remain the property of the Authority. Approved application
procedures are set out elsewhere. Initial Certificates are valid from the date of
issue to the end of the calendar year. Thereafter they are renewable annually
subject to the terms of these Regulations as amended from time to time. If a Firm
does not intend to renew its Certification at the end of any year of Registration it
must inform the Chief Executive Officer in writing with a minimum of one
calendar month's notice of its intention not to do so. A Firm's right to use the
Certificate of Approval is not transferable without the permission in writing of the
Chief Executive Officer. The Certificate of Approval shall (unless prior written
approval for its transfer has been granted by the Chief Executive Officer) be
returned to the Chief Executive Officer at the end of the year of registration if the
Certificate is not renewed.
7.5 A Firm shall
a. At all times comply with these Regulations as amended from time to time.
b. Use the Authority's Certification Logo in accordance with the conditions
defined in Regulation 7.16;
c. Maintain and document management systems in accordance with this
Manual, and make available copies of all or any part of the documented system
should the Chief Executive Officer require it to be lodged with the Authority for
reference purposes;
d. Not vary significantly the management systems under which any
Certificate is issued during the period of the approval unless it shall have given
the Authority notice in writing of its intention to do so, and shall have received
confirmation in writing from the Chief Executive Officer that such variations do
not render the Certificate invalid;

e. Discontinue any use of the Authority's Certification Logo which is
unacceptable to the Chief Executive Officer and any form of statement with
reference to the authority of the Firm to claim compliance with the Scheme which
in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer might be misleading;
f. Give representatives of the Authority access during normal working hours
to sites in which work, subject of the Certificate of Approval, is being carried out
for the purpose of examination of materials, processes, finished articles, methods
of test, records, details of internal audits and systems, or establishing that the
procedures for the termination of approval described in Regulations 7.5(h) have
been carried out if necessary;
g. Nominate for the approval of the Chief Executive Officer a management
representative and one or more deputies authorized to act in the main nominee's
absence (and replacement nominees as may be necessary) who shall be
responsible for all matters in connection with the requirements of the Certificate
of Approval and who shall, upon each visit by the representatives of the
Authority, sign a declaration to the effect that any changes in production or other
information relevant to the conditions under which the Certificate of Approval is
held have been notified to the Authority;
h. Upon the withdrawal of the Certificate of Approval (however determined)
forthwith discontinue the use of the Authority's Certification Logo and all
advertising matter which contains it or any reference thereto. In addition, any
other documents in the possession of the Firm which bear reference to the
Certificate shall, if the Chief Executive Officer requires, be so treated to erase it;
i. Comply with all criteria specified in the relevant Standards. Repeated
failure to comply with any of the above specified requirements will be cause for
withdrawal of the Certificate of Approval;
j. Correct deficiencies noted during a surveillance visit;
k. Not conduct its operations in a manner that may affect the confidence of
the public authorities in the reliability of the Certification Scheme;
l. Report annually the number of complaints received from external parties
and the results of the investigations;
m. Report annually the number of incidents reported to external regulators
and the results of the investigations;
n. Report annually the Firm’s performance against the CARES sustainable
constructional steel criteria in the format prescribed by CARES;
o. Permit CARES to use the data submitted against the CARES sustainable
constructional steel criteria in a non-attributable way to undertake regular and
relevant public reporting.
7.6 Having regard to the Authority's costs relating to administration of the Scheme, a
Firm shall pay:

a. An Application fee (to accompany the application for a Certificate of
Approval);
b. A certification fee (to cover initial approval);
c. The additional costs of visits, including but not limited to assessments and
surveillances incurred by the Board and its agents;
d. An annual levy (for the maintenance of approval) as determined by the
Board from time to time. The Board reserves the right to adjust the fees being
levied;
e. Any additional costs incurred by the Authority due to the Firm's non-
compliance with these Regulations.
7.8 The Chief Executive Officer shall:
a. Send a representative to the Firm at his discretion, but in any case not less
than once in any year in which the Firm is manufacturing goods, operating
processes or offering a service for which it holds a Certificate of Approval for the
purpose of verifying that the obligations imposed by the Certificate of Approval
are being carried out;
b. Notify the Firm of any changes in the Scheme Manual and give the firm
such time as, in the opinion of the Board of Management, is reasonable in which
to adjust its processes and relevant procedures to meet the revised requirements;
c. Not disclose any information concerning the Firm that is of a confidential
nature, other than information that is in the public domain;
d. Notify the Firm at his discretion of customer complaints relating to the
compliance of such processes or services to which the Certificate of Approval
applies.
7.9 If a Firm is temporarily unable to comply with the requirements of these
Regulations as amended from time to time, the Chief Executive Officer may
require the Firm to discontinue the use of the authority’s Certification Logo or
any claim of compliance with the Scheme with immediate effect until he is
satisfied that compliance is again achieved, or pending the result of an appeal
under Regulation 7.12.
7.10 If the Firm fails to comply with these Regulations as amended from time to time
the Chief Executive Officer may subject to the provisions in Regulation 7.12, as
appropriate
a. Withdraw the Certificate of Approval or reduce the scope, or
b. Refuse to grant or renew the Certificate of Approval or extend the scope.
Such decisions, and the grounds for them, shall be communicated to the Firm in
writing.

7.11 The Chief Executive Officer may, at his sole discretion, and subject to the
provisions in Regulation 7.12, withdraw or refuse to grant or renew a Certificate
of Approval if the Firm becomes subject to a change of ownership, the bankruptcy
laws or makes any arrangements or composition with its creditors, or enters into
liquidation, whether compulsory or voluntary or has a Receiver appointed. Such
decisions and the grounds for them shall be communicated to the Firm in writing.
The Chief Executive Officer may, before renewing or granting a Certificate of
Approval, insist the Firm undergoes a re-assessment, resubmits a completed
application.
7.12 In the event of a Firm wishing to appeal against any decision of the Chief
Executive Officer under these Regulations, it shall, within 14 clear days after
having been officially informed of such a decision, give notice in writing to the
Secretary of the Board of Management of its desire to appeal against that decision
and grounds for doing so. A meeting of the appeals Panel shall be held within 30
clear days of receipt of such notice and the appellant shall be given at least 7 clear
days’ notice of the time and place of such a meeting. The decision of the Chief
Executive Officer shall stand, pending any meeting of the Appeals Panel. At
such a meeting both the appellant and the Chief Executive Officer shall be
entitled to be heard in confidence. The decision of the majority of the appeals
Panel as declared by its Chairman shall be final.
7.13 These Regulations may from time to time be altered by the Board of
Management. No such alterations shall affect the right of any Firm to use the
Authority’s Certification or claim compliance with the Scheme unless it shall
have been given notice in writing of such alterations by the Chief Executive
Officer who will notify the Firm of the date by which it must comply with the
altered Regulations, which shall not normally be less than six months from the
date of notification of the alterations.
7.14 A register of Firms shall be kept by the Authority and shall be open to inspection
by the public at the registered office of the Authority. The list of Firms shall be
published from time to time.
7.15 Any notice under these Regulations shall be in writing and signed by or on behalf
of the party giving it and may be served by leaving it or sending it by prepaid
recorded delivery or registered post at or to its address for the time being
(registered office where applicable). Any notice so served by post shall (unless
the contrary is proved) be deemed to have been served forty-eight hours from the
time of positing; and in proving such service it shall be sufficient to prove that the
notice was properly addressed and was posted in accordance with this clause.
7.16 The holder of a certificate of approval under this Scheme shall use the CARES
Sustainable constructional steel certification logo, described in Section 2 of this
manual, as follows:

a. The logo is not transferable and shall only be used in conjunction with the
Firm and works name shown on the certificate of approval.
b. The logo shall at all times incorporate the certificate number allocated to
the Firm. .
c. All material covered by the Certificate of Approval shall have at least one
label displaying the logo.
d. The logo shall be applied to all test certificates for materials
produced under the Certificate of Approval.
e. The logo shall not be used in a manner that may imply products are
approved that are not covered by the Certificate of Approval.
f. In accordance with clause 7.11 of the Regulations, upon cessation of
approval, the Firm shall discontinue to use the logo and immediately
destroy all stocks of documentation carrying the logo.
g. Use, where appropriate, the logo in advertising and correspondence with
the exception that the Crown and Tick may not be included in promotional
goods. The logo may appear in any of the colours of the logo.
7.17 a. All Firms shall notify the Authority of any hazards or risks to which the
Authority’s representatives may be exposed when visiting the Firm.
b. All Firms shall provide the Authority’s representative with the necessary
protective equipment and instruction in its use.
c. All Firms shall be responsible for the Authority’s representative’s
collection from and return to the airport, port or other location and for their
safekeeping and well-being during their visit.
d. The Authority reserves the right to delay, suspend or cancel a Firm’s
certification where it is thought the health and safety of their
representatives may be at risk.

Section 8: Application and declaration
A completed application, including the declaration, signed on behalf of the Firm, by a director or officer
of the company and an application fee, should be sent to the Chief Executive Officer of CARES. The
following details must be completed in the English language. Please type your answers, or write in
capitals in black pen, and answer all questions. A version of this form is available in Microsoft Word
from the CARES Office.
8.1 Your Company
Name of ultimate parent company
Name of company applying
Address of Head Office
Town
County
Post Code
Country
Telephone
Fax
Website
Head Office(Group) Contact:Title e.g. Mr., Mrs.
Group Contact Full Name
Position
e-mail
Contact number
8.2 The site to be certificated
Name of site
Address of the site
Town
County
Post Code
Country
Telephone
Fax
Website
Number of employees
Title and full name of the Management System
representative
Position
Contact number
Email

8.3 Financial contact details
Name of Contact to send invoice to:
Address Invoice to be sent to
Town
County
Postcode
Country
VAT Registration number (EU countries)
8.4 Other contact details
Audit Coordinator: Title and Full Name
email
Contact number
Commercial Contact: Title and Full Name
email
Contact number
Website
8.5 Activities on site
What activities are carried on at the site?
(please give number(s) and description(s) of EA
code from guide, if known, refer to
http://www.ukas.com/about_accreditation/accre
dited_bodies/certification_body_schedules.asp)
Scope of application
Does your company manage all the land
included in the application?
If not, please give brief details
Approximate size of site (in square metres or
hectares -please state which):
Does your company own or manage any
adjoining land which is not included in the
application?

If yes, why is the land not included?
Is any adjoining land designated a Site of
Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)?
If yes, please give further details
8.6 Management systems (all applicants):
Do you currently operate a documented management system(s) to ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS 18001/SA
8000/BS EN 16001/CE Marking (FPC Requirements of BS EN 10025)? (If yes, please state which
one(s))
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Which ones, if any, are certificated?
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If so, when was certification first achieved for each management system approval:
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By which certification body/bodies:
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For what scope(s):
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Has certification ever been refused, withheld or withdrawn from you by another certification body:
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If so give brief details why:
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8.7 Site specific sustainable constructional steel criteria
Do you currently operate a documented management system for the collection and reporting of the following
criteria as defined in the relevant Appendix?
Appendix 1: Production of carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
Appendix 2: Processing of reinforcing steel products
Appendix 3: Production of welded fabric
Appendix 4: Production of stainless steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
Appendix 5: Production of hot rolled products of structural steels
(Please tick the appropriate box below)
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage
Transport impacts from deliveries of raw
materials
Environmental Management System and
ISO 14001
Materials Efficiency
Materials – Supply Chain, Quality and
Performance
Water usage
Waste management system
Biodiversity and eco toxicity
Environmental incidents, complaints and
prosecutions
Local Community and stakeholder
engagement
Safe and healthy working conditions and
OHSAS 18001
Fundamental rights at work
Skills and training
Economic factors, including contribution to
the local economy and long-term financial
viability

8.8 Additional information, please add any relevant information (all applicants):

8.9 Declaration (A copy should to be retained by the Applicant)
1. In the event of being accepted for consideration for certification, we undertake to demonstrate our
ability to comply with the requirements set out in the Scheme.
2. In the event of being granted a Certificate of Approval we further undertake to:
a) abide by the regulations as amended from time to time by the Board of
the Authority.
b) pay the fees and costs required by the Board.
c) accept periodic inspections by the Board and its agents.
d) report immediately to the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority any changes in
practice or conditions from those pertaining at the time of the satisfactory
assessment leading to approval.
e) respect all changes in Standards and scheme requirements for which approval to
manufacture and supply has been given.
3. The acceptance of our application shall constitute a contract between ourselves and the Authority,
but not between ourselves and any other applicant for, or holder of, a Certificate of Approval.
4. In the event of being granted a Certificate of Approval, we understand that we are responsible for
complying with the Scheme regulations as amended from time to time. In addition we confirm
that we will not make or be involved in, directly or indirectly, any claim against the Authority
whatsoever and we undertake to keep the Authority, its Board of Management, officers,
employees and agents fully indemnified against any losses, liabilities, costs, claims, actions and
demands, which they may incur or which may be made against them as a result of or in relation to
any actual or alleged breach by us of the Regulations as amended from time to time or as a result
of or in relation to any use of the Authority’s certification logo or failing to comply with the
assessment requirements of the Authority as amended from time to time.
5. This undertaking and the Regulations of the Authority (together with all other documents referred
to therein) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, English law. We hereby
submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for all purposes connected herewith.
Application and certification fee enclosed: …........
Signature (for and on behalf of Applicant)__________________________________________
Name (printed) _______________________________________________________________
Position _____________________________________________________________________
Company____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Date ____________________

9 Section 9 : Fees
9.1 Constructional steel producer
1 Application and Certification fee £1000 (Non Returnable)
2 Triennial Environmental product declaration levy - £5400
3 Costs:
(i) For the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and all subsequent audits including
surveillance audits a daily rate of £800 per full day for each member of staff or
agent of the Authority.
Part days will be charged pro rata and travelling time will be charged where
appropriate. Eight hours constitutes a day.
(ii) Travelling expenses including any necessary accommodation and meals will
be charged.
9.2 Constructional steel processor
1 Application and Certification fee £1000 (Non Returnable)
2 Triennial carbon footprint calculation levy - £1000
3 Costs:
(i) For the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and all subsequent audits including
surveillance audits a daily rate of £575 per full day for each member of staff or
agent of the Authority.
Part days will be charged pro rata and travelling time will be charged where
appropriate. Eight hours constitutes a day.
(ii) Travelling expenses including any necessary accommodation and meals will
be charged.
9.3 General
Payment terms will be agreed prior to undertaking any work.
The payment of the environmental product declaration and carbon footprint
calculation levy will be made upon request.
VAT, at the prevailing rate will be charged, where appropriate.
An application will be considered to have lapsed where the Authority
considers there has been no significant progress made towards approval
within six months from the date of application.

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CARES sustainable
constructional steel scheme
Appendix 1 - Operational assessment
schedule for the sustainable production of
carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of
concrete
UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels
Copyright ©

Appendix 1
CONTENTS
1 Scope...........................................................................................................................................3
2 General Requirements .................................................................................................................3
2.1 Approach to Sustainability management ................................................................................3
2.2 Records .................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Operational Management System of Sustainable Development (environmental, economic and
social issues) ...............................................................................................................................4
2.4 Competence, training and awareness......................................................................................8
2.5 Control of monitoring and measuring devices ........................................................................8
2.6 Improvement .........................................................................................................................8
2.7 Reporting of performance......................................................................................................9
2.8 Declarations and product labelling.........................................................................................9
2.9 Definitions ............................................................................................................................9
2.10 References......................................................................................................................... 10
Annex 1 Sustainable reinforcing steel workbook

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1 Scope
This Schedule describes the minimum sustainability management system requirements for
producers of carbon steel bars/coils for the reinforcement of concrete for direct use as BS
4449 and/or other reinforcing steel standards acceptable to CARES.
It relates to the purchase and receipt of raw materials for ironmaking and/or steelmaking,
manufacture of reinforcing steel in bar and/or coil form commencing with the production of
liquid steel and proceeding through casting to rolling in the bar/rod mill. This Schedule may
only apply to organizations possessing a valid CARES product certification certificate or a
product certification certificate acceptable to CARES and ISO 14001 Environmental
Management System certificate from an accredited certification body acceptable to CARES.
Producers of reinforcing steels certified under the scheme shall have been deemed to have
satisfied the sustainable reinforcing steel criteria. The sustainable reinforcing steel criteria
are defined in Annex 1 - Sustainable reinforcing steel workbook.
The procedures relevant to this Schedule in operation at the time of the assessment leading
to approval shall be documented in a Schedule of Operations. This will be maintained in an
updatable form and be used in subsequent surveillance audits.
2 General Requirements
2.1 Approach to Sustainability management
The organization shall have a defined approach to managing its sustainability impacts, a
sustainability management system. Its scope shall be appropriate to the nature and scale of
its activities, products and services and impacts from them.
The sustainability management system shall, as a minimum, include:
o A Sustainability Policy(ies) that cover(s) environmental, health and safety, human
right, social and economic aspects and that recognises the interactions between them
o A commitment to engage with stakeholders to understand risks and opportunities
o A method to assess and document risk and opportunity factors relevant to
sustainability. The methodology shall, as a minimum, consider stakeholder
expectations, impact on local economy, sustainable production, health and safety,
pollution prevention and compliance with applicable legal requirements
o A defined governance structure holding specified individuals accountable for
environmental, community, health and safety, employee welfare, reputation and
contribution to local economy performance improvement.
o A performance management approach aiming for continual improvement and annual
performance reporting
o A management review at defined intervals
o A method to prioritise sustainability impacts

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o An understanding of the maturity of sustainability management at the organization,
using Table A.1 in Annex of BS 8902 and the characteristics that are appropriate
for its level of maturity.
NOTE: The organization may also consider the following: A vision of what sustainability means for an
organization over a defined timeframe.
The organization shall appoint a management representative with specific responsibilities
for coordination and implementation of the sustainability management system. This person,
who may have other duties outside the CARES sustainable reinforcing steel scheme shall
have defined organizational freedom and authority and shall be responsible for ensuring that
the CARES sustainable reinforcing steel scheme management system requirements are
documented in a sustainability manual, implemented and maintained.
NOTE: A systematic approach to engagement with stakeholders may be delivered by:
· A stakeholder map identifying stakeholders, how the organization engages with them, frequency and
format of engagement
· Record of engagement outcomes
· Process of prioritisation of issues of stakeholder concern
· Action plan and implementation
· Monitoring of how the organization responded to stakeholders
· Review and report
2.2 Records
Records to demonstrate conformance to the requirements of this Scheme and any legal
requirements shall be maintained. Record retention periods shall be documented.
2.3 Operational Management System of Sustainable Development (environmental,
economic and social issues)
The organization shall perform an initial review to identify the environmental, social and
economic aspects of its activities, products and services within the defined scope of the
management system that it can control and those that it can influence. The review shall take
into account planned or new developments, or new or modified activities, products and
services, product use, misuse, recyclability and disposal and determine those aspects that
have or can have significant impact(s) on the environment (i.e. significant environmental
aspects), the local community, the local economy and wider society both directly and
indirectly.
The organizational and procedural requirements of this Scheme are contained in ISO 14001.
This Schedule covers the specific environmental and operational aspects to be applied to
demonstrate sustainability of the manufacturing of reinforcing steel products. There shall be
objective evidence that top management is actively involved in the development,
implementation and continual improvement of the effectiveness of the environmental
management system in order to make the process more sustainable.

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The organization shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve
an Occupational health and safety management system consistent with OHSAS 18001
together with such operational assessment requirements as defined by the Authority.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) for the ongoing
hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary controls.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) to identify and
have access to the applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the
organization subscribes related to its environmental aspects and risk assessments, and to
determine how these requirements apply to its environmental impacts and health and safety
hazards.
The organization shall ensure that these applicable legal requirements and other
requirements to which the organization subscribes are taken into account in establishing,
implementing and maintaining its sustainability management system.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain documented environmental,
economic and health and safety objectives and targets, at relevant functions and levels
within the organization. The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a
programme(s) for achieving its objectives and targets.
Where applicable the organization shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) to
minimise its environmental impacts and effectively manage its health and safety hazards to
a sustainable level.
The organization shall systematically identify the hazards and environmental impacts and
assess the risks of its activities, raw materials, products and services that it can directly
manage (direct effects) and also those which it can only seek to influence (indirect effects):
(i) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the operation of the raw material
purchasing, handling, steelmaking, continuous casting and rolling processes.
NOTE: An organization should also consider sustainability aspects that it can influence through it's
purchasing decisions of raw materials used by the organization.
(ii) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the following sources of emissions
and releases stated in 2.4 (iii) to (vii) (where applicable)
(iii) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the releases to controlled waters.
(iv) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the releases to sewers.
(v) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the releases to groundwater.
(vi) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the releases to the on-site effluent
treatment plant.
(vii) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control the releases to land.

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(viii) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to collect, record, report and maintain data
relevant to the Sustainable constructional steel workbook, Annex 1, as listed below:
- Greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage(1)
(CARES Environmental Product
Declaration Questionnaire)
- Transport impacts
- Sustainable consumption and production
- Materials - Quality and Performance
- Water Usage
- Waste Management
- Biodiversity(2)
and Eco-toxicity
- Local Community and Stakeholder Involvement
- Safe and healthy working conditions
- Employment equality
- Fair labour conditions, working hours and holidays
- Complaints and prosecutions
- Skills and training
- Contribution to local economy
- other relevant social and Economic Issues
NOTE 1: BS EN 16001:2009 Energy management systems. Requirements with guidance for use - provides
more information on energy management systems.
NOTE 2: Global Reporting Initiative G3.1 Guidelines - provides more information on biodiversity.
The organization shall identify and list the types of hazardous wastes associated with the
site operations. The organization shall clearly define the traceability system and paths for
the disposal of waste.
(ix) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to control any other environmentally
significant releases, impacts or nuisances, including noise, from the processes operated.
(x) There shall be a documented procedure(s) to identify the potential for emergency
situations and to respond to such emergency situations. The organization shall respond to
actual emergency situations and prevent or mitigate associated adverse environmental and
occupational health and safety consequences.
(xi) Where the organization subcontracts work that is the subject of this schedule there shall
be a documented procedure to ensure those acting on the organization’s behalf comply with
the organization’s sustainability policy requirements that relate to them.
(xii) There shall be documented procedures for monitoring emission to air, land and water.
The monitoring shall be performed according to the requirements of CEN standards, or ISO,
other international or national standards if CEN standards are not available. The procedure
shall specify requirements for monitoring accuracy and precision including the use of
appropriate statistical techniques.
(xiii) There shall be documented procedures to monitor and measure the occupational health
and safety performance on a regular basis providing qualitative and quantitative measures
appropriate to the needs of the organization and the hazards identified.

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(xiv) If the feedstock is purchased externally there shall be a documented system for
purchasing materials which ensures that reinforcing steel feedstock is supplied by a CARES
Sustainable reinforcing producer. Purchasing procedures shall include all aspects of the
material specification which are important in ensuring satisfactory material quality, identity
and sustainability performance.
(xv) There shall be documented procedures for engaging with local communities and other
important stakeholders. As a minimum this should include a matrix of stakeholders, how
they influence the organization, how they are engaged, what their key concerns/interests are
and how the organization is responding to these.
NOTE: The AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard provides more information on engagement processes.
(xvi) There shall be a documented and publically communicated procedure for dealing with
complaints.
(xvii) There shall be a policy(ies) in place, supported by a documented system to manage
the following: employee welfare; fair treatment of employees; equal opportunities in
recruitment, training, promotion, work tasks, job termination; freedom of association and
compliance with employment legislation.
(xviii) Workers shall be fairly paid in accordance with minimum wage legislation or
industry norms whichever is higher. Reductions in wages for disciplinary matters are not
permitted. Workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours
per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 day period on average.
Overtime shall be voluntary and shall not be demanded on a regular basis.
(xix) There shall be a policy(ies) in place, supported by a documented system to ensure the
avoidance of child, slave, bonded or involuntary prison labour, the protection of human
rights and the avoidance of harsh or inhumane treatment. Workers shall not be required to
lodge "deposits" or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their
employer after reasonable notice.
(xx) The management of the organization shall consider and document how it can
increasingly support the local economy, and introduce and improve ethical supply chain
practices.
(xxi) The management of the organization shall consider how it can increase transparency
of its operations with regards to sustainability. This may include making more information
available to the public as well as providing third party assurance/validation of this
information and data if appropriate.
NOTE: Requirements xvii to xix above can be informed by reference to The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)
Base Code and standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

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2.4 Competence, training and awareness
The organization shall identify training needs. It shall require that all personnel whose work
may create a significant impact upon the environment and health and safety, local economy
and employee and community welfare, have received appropriate training and that they
know and understand their specific responsibilities. The organization shall make all
employees aware that they are legally required to take reasonable care in the workplace for
their own health and safety and for that of others.
All personnel and subcontractors who carry out monitoring or data collection shall have
relevant qualifications and experience to carry out their work to internationally recognised
standards.
2.5 Control of monitoring and measuring devices
All monitoring equipment shall be calibrated and regularly maintained in accordance with a
prescribed maintenance programme to internationally recognised standards.
2.6 Improvement
The organization shall continually improve the effectiveness of its approach to
sustainability management. This includes the environmental and health and safety
management system through the use of the environmental and health and safety and other
sustainability policies, objectives and targets, audit results, analysis of data, incident and
accident investigation, corrective and preventative actions and management review.
This also includes having suitable policies, management systems, performance monitoring,
improvement plans, reporting and review in place for employee welfare, economic impacts,
impact on communities, supply chain management.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a programme for achieving its
objectives and targets and shall include the designation of responsibilities for achieving
objectives and targets and the means and the time frame by which they are to be achieved.
Objectives and targets shall be reviewed and take into account the legal requirements and its
significant environmental aspects and risk analysis. It shall also consider its technological
options, its financial, operational and business requirements and the views of interested
parties.
There shall be a documented procedure for identifying the cause of non conformance and
implementing the necessary corrective action including implementing or modifying controls
necessary to avoid repetition of the non conformance. The procedure shall define the
responsibility and authority for handling and investigating non conformances and for
initiating and completing corrective and preventive action.
Any corrective or preventive action taken to eliminate the causes of actual and potential non
conformances shall be appropriate to the magnitude of problems and commensurate with
the impact encountered.

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The corrective and preventive action procedures shall provide for dealing with stakeholder
complaints relating to the manufacture of material subject to the CARES scheme. Records
of all complaints received and action taken shall be retained for a minimum of two years.
Action shall include modification to the sustainability operational procedures where
appropriate.
2.7 Reporting of performance
Performance indicators against the sustainable reinforcing steel criteria shall be developed
for internal management use and external communication to CARES. Procedures and
systems shall be in place to provide an audit trail and allow data collected to be verifiable.
Performance against the sustainable reinforcing steel criteria shall be submitted to CARES
once per year in the prescribed format, Annex 1 - Sustainable constructional steel
workbook. These shall be analysed at CARES and will form part of subsequent surveillance
audits.
Where an environmental product declaration is reported the basis of the declaration shall be
reported.
2.8 Declarations and product labelling
Declarations of product conformity with the Scheme, including product labelling, shall be
made only for products which fully conform and which have been handled in compliance
with the requirements of this Scheme.
Statements of conformity to this Scheme shall be made and shall take the following form:
“This reinforcing steel has been produced in accordance with the CARES Sustainable
Constructional Steel Scheme that conforms to BS 8902:2009.”
2.9 Definitions
Environmental aspect - element of an organization's activities or products or services that
can interact with the environment
NOTE A significant environmental aspect has or can have a significant environmental impact.
Environmental impact - any change to the environment whether adverse or beneficial,
wholly or partially resulting from an organization's environmental aspects
Sustainability aspect - element of an organization's activities or products or services that
can interact with the environment, with society, community, economy
NOTE A significant sustainability aspect has or can have a significant sustainability impact.
Sustainability impact - any change to a sustainability aspect whether adverse or beneficial
Environmental product declaration (EPD) - a document that contains and communicates
verifiable, accurate, non-misleading environmental information for products and their
applications in line with international standards ISO 14025 and EN 15804

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2.10 References
BS EN ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance
for use
OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements
BS 8902:2009 Responsible sourcing sector certification schemes for construction products –
Specification
PAS 2050 Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of
goods and services
BS EN 16001:2009 Energy management systems. Requirements with guidance for use
BS EN ISO 14025:2010 Environmental labels and declarations. Type III environmental
declarations. Principles and procedures
BS EN 15804:2012 Sustainability of construction works. Environmental product
declarations. Core rules for the product category of construction products
ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management -- Life cycle assessment -- Principles and
framework
ISO 14044:2006 Environmental management -- Life cycle assessment -- Requirements and
guidelines
SA 8000:2008 Social Accountability International Standard
BS ISO 14050:2009 Environmental management – Vocabulary
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code
International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards
AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard (SES) 2011 (draft version currently available)
Global Reporting Initiative G3.1 Guidelines, March 2011

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AAAA have been a CARES approved company since 20XX, obtaining an ISO 14001 certificate in 20XX.
AAAA has steelmaking and rolling facilities at it's site in BBBB. The site is capable of producing 1,000,000t of steel
billet and 750,000t rolled product each year including reinforcing bar and structural steel products (if any). The
meltshop consists of a EAF with a tap weight of 100t, 2 ladle furnaces and a 4 strand caster. The rolling mill is a
bar/rod combination mill where a XX stand bar line can either be directed to a cooling bed or up to a XX stand wire
rod block mill and stelmor cooling conveyor.
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01 Jan 11 - 31 Dec 11

HM Government Strategy for
sustainable construction – June
2008
CARES Appendix 1 - Production of
carbon steel bars for the
reinforcement of concrete
June 2010
BS 8902 2009 Table 1
Relevant sustainability issue
identification and reporting
Climate change and energy
Greenhouse gas emissions and energy
usage
Greenhouse gas emissions
Energy usage
Transport impacts Transport impacts
Sustainable consumption and
production
Environmental management
Waste management Waste management
ISO 14001
engagement
Recyclability and recycled content Recyclability and recycled
content
Quality and performance
Natural resource protection and
enhancing the environment
Materials efficiency
Water usage Water usage
Biodiversity and eco toxicity Biodiversity and eco toxicity
Incidents, complaints and prosecutions Complaints and prosecutions
Creating sustainable communities Safe and healthy working conditions and
OHSAS 18001
Safe and healthy working
conditions
Skills and training Skills and training
engagement
Community relations
Fundamental rights at work including:
Workers’ conditions, Slave labour, Child
labour, Fair wages, Working hours and
holidays, Freedom to join trade unions
(freedom of association), Equality in
respect of gender, ethnicity, religion,
political persuasion
Workers’ conditions, Slave
labour, Child labour, Fair
wages, Working hours and
holidays, Freedom to join trade
unions (freedom of association),
Equality in respect of gender,
ethnicity, religion, political
persuasion
Long-term financial viability
Contribution to diversity and stability of
the local economy
Ethical business practice
Carbon footprint lifecycle assessment
tool
NOT ADDRESSED:
Land remediation
Harvesting or extraction impacts
Renewability
Contribution to the built
environment
Contents and sustainability criteria comparability

1.1 Greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage
Introduction
Please complete below
boxes
Total tonnes of steel billet produced for year tonnes
Total tonnes of steel billet rolled for year - inlcuding imported billets if any. tonnes
Steel billet produced for the year
Direct emissions Indirect emissions Scrap burden
Billet produced (kg CO2 e/tonne)
Steel billet rolled for the year
Direct emissions Indirect emissions
Billet rolled (kg CO2 e/tonne)
N.B. Scrap burden - will assume 90% end of life recycling rate.
1.1.2 Summary information - from CARES carbon footprint calculation tool
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) and scope 2 (Indirect Emissions) to be taken into account.
1.1.1 Products - Steel Billet produced and rolled
CO 2 is an unavoidable by-product of steel production due to energy usage. The process needs to be continually improved to increase energy efficiency and reduce
the carbon footprint.

1.2 Transport impacts
(Please keep this sheet same as Carbon Footprint Questionnaire Transport Impact)
Introduction
Material Distance by road -
SUPPLIER TO PORT
i.e. one journey from
supplier to the port
used (km)
Distance by road -
PORT TO
STEELWORKS i.e.
one journey from port
used to steelworks
(km)
Distance by rail
i.e. one journey
from supplier to
site (km)
Distance by sea i.e.
one journey from
supplier port to
nearest port to site
(km)
Supplier location
(country)
Scrap (purchased)
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
DRI
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
HBI
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Pig Iron
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Coal
Supplier 1
* Option 2
If less data are available please indicate the country location of each supplier (column I)
1.2.1 Steel Production Raw Materials
Amount
(tonnes)
Transport variables
b. This should be included separately for each source of material (e.g. If you obtain scrap from multiple sites please complete this for each supplier.
Within this issue we are interested in estimating the emissions associated with the transportation of raw materials.
Alongside the main process data there is also a section on Transportation. Two options are provided:
* Option 1 (preferred)
* If Company has in-house DRI making plant, please complete 1.2.2 below
* If Company is a re-roller, please complete 1.2.3 below
a. Specify the average distance travelled to source key raw materials, and the modes of transport used (columns E, F & G)

Supplier 2
...
Lime
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Dolomite
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Purchased gas inputs
(Argon, Oxygen etc -
Please specify material
against supplier)
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
...
Ferroalloy - Please
specify material against
supplier
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
...
...
...
...
...

SUPPLIER TO PORT
used (km)
Distance by road -
PORT TO
STEELWORKS i.e.
used to steelworks
(km)
Distance by rail
i.e. one journey
from supplier to
site (km)
one journey from
supplier port to
(km)
Supplier location
(country)
Iron ore
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Pellets
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
SUPPLIER TO PORT
used (km)
Distance by road -
PORT TO
STEELWORKS i.e.
used to steelworks
(km)
Distance by rail
i.e. one journey
from supplier to
site (km)
one journey from
supplier port to
(km)
Supplier location
(country)
Steel billet
(purchased)
Supplier 1
Supplier 2
...
Amount
(tonnes)
Amount
(tonnes)
1.2.3 Re-rollers
1.2.2 In-house DRI production - If any
Transport variables
Transport variables

2.0 Sustainable Consumption and Production
Introduction
2.1 Environmental management and ISO 14001
Please complete below boxes
Total number of employees employed at ISO 14001 CARES certificated, or equivalent, sites
Total number of employees employed at all sites
#DIV/0! %
2.2 Materials Efficiency
Please complete below boxes
Total tonnes of raw materials (Only Scrap, DRI&HBI, Coal, Ferro Alloys and Lime) used over year
#DIV/0! %
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems that is applicable to any business regardless of its size, location or revenue. The aim of the
standard is to reduce the environmental footprint of a business and its operations. This includes an analysis of energy and water use, waste and pollution.
Material efficiency relates to the use of raw materials in a manner which consumes, incorporates or waste less of a given material in comparison to previous measures.
Materials efficiency is increasingly important due to the rapid and accelerating rate at which we are currently consuming raw materials and the threat our consumption
poses to future generations ability to access the same resources for their use. By improving materials efficiency we can reduce costs, waste and pollution. This can be
achieved by changing the way we design, produce, use and dispose of products, including steel products.
Total tonnes of billet produced
Evidence (e.g. monthly invoices)

2.3 Materials - Quality and performance
Introduction
2.3.1 CARES Product Conformity Certificate
Yes
2.3.2 BS 4449: 1997, BS 4449: 2005 and BS EN 10025:2004
2.3.3 Recycled Content
%
Data collection period (Please state if different from that stated on Page 1)
Evidence
Percentage of product placed on market deemed to comply with BS 4449: 2005?
Responsible sourcing of materials refers to the management of a product from the point at which a material is extracted in its raw state, through manufacture
and processing, use, re-use and recycling, until its disposal. Responsible sourcing of materials addresses aspects such as stakeholder engagement, labour
practices and the management of supply chains.
Is your company in possession of a valid CARES Product Conformity Certificate?
Percentage of product placed on market deemed to comply with BS 4449: 1997?
Percentage, by mass, of steel scrap (post consumer material) in the product. The method of determination is
described in 2.3.3.1 below.
Percentage of product placed on market deemed to comply with BS EN10025:2004?
N.B. The recycled content should be defined in accordance with BS EN ISO 14021.

2.3.3.1 Determination of the recycled content
Standard
103.5
90.0
2.0
97.9%
87.0%
Recycled content, RC = ((S*PY)/(T+F)*100)
Unless otherwise stated the process yield will be assumed to be 87%.
Average recycled content per cast (%) - RC #DIV/0!
Average process yield per cast of the furance (%) - PY
Actual, where process
yield is stated
Average quantity of scrap charged to the furnace per cast (in tonnes) - S
Average tapped weight per cast (in tonnes) - T
Average quantity of ferro-alloys added, including tapping and trimming, per cast (in tonnes) - F

2.3.4 Recyclability (for information only, provided by CARES)
2.3.5 Full Product Traceability (Also referred to as chain of custody)
Source: British Metals Recycling Association www.recyclemetals.org
UK
Recycled steel supplies a major worldwide industry as recycled steel has significant economic value and so scrap steel is rarely discarded or sent to landfill.
Source: Bureau International Recycling - www.bir.org
Evidence
Percentage of constructional steel products supplied where each batch (cast/heat) is traceable to a specific
order
Country / Regional recycling information
World
In 2005, 13 million tonnes of metal was recycled in the UK. Around 40% of this was used in the UK, and the remaining 60% exported worldwide: the UK produces
considerably more scrap than is required for domestic markets.
Ferrous scrap: 4.6 million tonnes of iron and steel and stainless steel scrap was supplied to steelworks in the UK, and 0.9 million tonnes to UK foundries; 6.1
million tonnes was exported. The worldwide market for ferrous scrap is predicted to continue its steady growth, which has averaged around 5% per annum over
the past 12 years.
It is important to note when looking at recycling statistics that the definition of “% recycled” may differ. Both amount recycled / amount available for recycling
and amount recycled / amount metal produced could be labelled as “% recycled”, although they may have very different values. Ambiguous statistics like this
illustrate how background knowledge of the industry sector can be useful when assessing the subject of recycling.
Steel is by far the most-recycled material in the world. Total steel production in 2008 reached 1.3 billion tonnes, of which over 500 million tonnes were made
from scrap metal. The most commonly recycled items are scrap from industrial processes, end-of-life products such as containers, vehicles, appliances, industrial
machinery and construction materials.

2.3.6 Raw material suppliers management system approvals
2.3.6.1 Steel scrap
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Percentage supplied
by mass by firms with
a H&S Management
System in place
OHSAS 18001:2007
Steel scrap
Steel scrap
Steel scrap
ISO 14001:2004
Material ISO 9001:2008

2.3.6.2 Iron ore for production of Directly reduced iron (DRI)
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Percentage supplied
a H&S Management
System in place
OHSAS 18001 2007
Iron ore for production of
Directly reduced iron (DRI)
ISO 14001 2004
Material ISO 9001 2008

2.3.6.3 Steel Billet
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Total
number of
firms
supplying
Number
approved
Percentage
approved
Percentage
supplied by
mass by
approved
firms
Percentage supplied
a H&S Management
System in place
Steel billet for constructional
steel product rolling
OHSAS 18001 2007
ISO 14001 2004
Material ISO 9001 2008

2.4 Water usage
Introduction
2.4.1 Water Use
boxes
m3
2.4.2 Finished Product - Rolled steel billet
Please complete below box
Cell ref. 1.1 D12
2.4.3 Water consumption per tonne of finished product
#DIV/0!
Total tonnes of finished product for year
m3
/ tonne rolled steel billet
Water is a resource essential to the steelmaking industry but its use needs to be managed efficiently to minimise demand on water supplies. Include water
used in primary steelmaking, continuous casting and rolling.
Total volume of water used
Evidence (e.g. monthly utility bills)

2.5 Waste management
Introduction
2.5.1 Waste Management Plan (WMP)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.5.2 Waste to landfill
(tonnes)
Evidence (e.g. monthly invoices from waste contractor)
This encourages effective and efficient management of all waste streams in an attempt to minimise the volume of waste sent to landfill and to increase the
volume of waste recycled. This will help minimise the indirect emissions associated with waste.
5.1.3 Does your WMP identify the different waste streams arising from your site?
5.1.4 Does your WMP identify opportunities for reuse and recycling of waste materials?
Total tonnes of waste sent to landfill
5.1.8 Do you offer onsite waste management training to staff?
5.1.9 Have you made a commitment to review and update your WMP at least annually?
5.1.1 Have you implemented a Waste Management Plan (WMP)?
5.1.5 Does your WMP identify opportunities to minimise waste?
5.1.2 Has your WMP been developed in line with industry best practice?
5.1.6 Does your WMP include setting of targets and KPIs?
5.1.7 Does your WMP define responsibility for monitoring waste?

2.5.3 Waste incinerated
(tonnes)
2.5.4 Waste recycled
(tonnes)
2.5.5 Summary Information
#DIV/0! (kg per tonne of finished product)
kg of waste recycled per tonne of finished product
kg of waste sent to landfill per tonne of finished product
kg of waste incinerated per tonne of finished product
Total tonnes of waste incinerated
Total tonnes of waste recycled

3.0 Biodiversity and eco toxicity
3.1 Biodiversity and eco toxicity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
What measures have you taken to enhance the biodiversity of the site? Please list below.
Introduction
Manufacturers can contribute to society by enhancing the biodiversity in their immediate environment. Be responsible stewards of sites used by
recognising the importance of national heritage, biodiversity and geodiversity during use and after the end of life of each site. Site specific action
plans may be required.
Do you manage your operations in a manner that supports and enhances local biodiversity?
We control our emissions to the air, land and water on and around our site, we comply with the requirements of our environmental permit, we maintain
spillage procedures and we maintain a living wall alongside our scrap scheme where bio life is used to help reduce the noise from our operations.
Have you identified how your operations and activities impact (directly and indirectly) on local biodiversity and ecosystems?
Do you monitor and report your impact on local biodiversity?
Do you have systems in place to mitigate negative impacts on local biodiversity?
Have you identified opportunities to enhance the future biodiversity of the site and surroundings?
Stakeholder engagement: Is a formal process in place to engage with stakeholders on biodiversity issues
Stakeholder engagement: Is evidence available to show responsiveness to stakeholder concerns on biodiversity
Have you reviewed if there are any legally designated sites, sites of special scientific interest or other protection and natural heritage sites close
to the site?
Have you reviewed if there are any protected, endangered (red list) species, species of importance to local people, species of importance to local
economy in impact area of site?

0
0
0
Brief details, if any.
0
0
0
Brief details, if any.
How many environmental incidents have resulted in a successful prosecution by an external Regulator in the last year?
How many environmental incidents have resulted in the issuance of enforcement and/or prohibition notices by an external Regulator in the last
year?
3.2 How many environmental incidents have you recorded and reported to an external Regulator in the last year?
3.3 How many environmental complaints have you recorded and reported to an external Regulator in the last year?
How many environmental complaints have resulted in the issuance of enforcement and/or prohibition notices by an external Regulator in the
last year?
How many environmental complaints have resulted in a successful prosecution by an external Regulator in the last year?

4.0 Local community and stakeholder involvement
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
The operations of a reinforcing steel producer can impact on the local community (e.g. noise, odours, increased heavy transportation and other
nuisances). In order to minimise the disruption caused to the local community it is important to understand any issues or concerns they may have
and address them accordingly. Therefore stakeholder involvement is key to achieving sustainable management of the site. Generally
stakeholders are identified as people who the operations of a steel production site impact upon and other people who may have an interest in
the site. See BS 8900:2006 Guidance for Managing Sustainable Development for more information.
Introduction
Evidence, E.g.:
- Please provide details of your policy, if applicable.
- Do you have a written commitment to inclusive engagement, to be transparent and accountable to stakeholders?
- CEO or Chairman statement.
- Do you have a commitment to report on performance on a regular basis?
4.1 In line with BS 8900:2006 have you defined and identified your key stakeholders?
boxes
Please briefly list your key stakeholders. If available, provide details of how you engage with them, the format of this engagement, the frequency,
records of engagement and outcomes, prioritisation of issues emerging from them
4.2. Do you have a policy in place to increase engagement with community stakeholders?

Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
Evidence, E.g.:
- Helpline/recognised way to contact company
- Provision for emergency access to company
- Defined complaint procedure
- Clear ownership of queries, complaints and response to conclusion
- Communication Procedure to communicate outcome of response
Evidence, E.g.:
- Researching/learning: opinion surveys, media tracking, helpline, contact point, involvement in non-company based community activity
- Informing/communication: Advertisements, newsletters, workshops, open days, performance information reported publically, in company
CR/sustainability report or site based report, third party opinion/verification/audit reports
- Dialogue: Focus groups, public meetings, forums, one to one conversations, workshops, open days,
- Involving: employee representation, union/company forum, suggestion schemes
4.3. What activities do you conduct in order to engage community stakeholders and ensure that the full range of
stakeholders can have their voices heard without exclusion?
Please briefly describe:-
Please provide details of your systems, if applicable.
4.4. Do you have specific systems in place to deal with local community complaints?

Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
4.6. Do you carry out any community initiatives?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Partnerships, philanthropy and volunteerism , educational programmes, voluntary work, charitable donations
4.7 Do you provide appropriate training to staff so that they understand how their work may impact on the
environment?
Evidence E.g.: This may include some or all of the following:
- Induction
- Training Procedure
- Yearly Training Plan / EMS training records
-Sustainability/Environment/Community champions
-Internal communication programmes
-Connection to appraisal process
- Link to performance objectives/remuneration
Please provide details of your staff training
4.5. Is information available should a request be made by a member of the public?
Comments
Please provide details of your community initiatives, if applicable.

5.0 Social and economic issues
5.1 Safe and healthy working conditions and OHSAS 18001
5.1.1 Health and Safety Management Systems Certification
Total number of employees employed at OHSAS 18001 certificated sites
Total number of employees employed at all sites
%
Yes/No Yes
Introduction
The company shall provide a safe and healthy workplace environment. The company shall not engage in or support the use of slave labour. The
company shall not engage in or support the use of child labor, where a child is defined as any person less than 16 years of age. The company shall
respect the right of personnel to a living wage and ensure that wages paid for a normal work week shall always meet at least legal or industry
minimum standards. The company shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards on working hours and public holidays. All personnel
shall have the right to form, join and organize trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the company. The
company shall not engage in or support discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based
on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, union
membership, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination.
boxes
#DIV/0!
boxes
5.1.2 Does the Company operate a system to ensure workers conditions are safe and healthy?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Is a safe and hygienic working environment provided?
- Is there evidence that adequate steps are being taken to prevent accidents and injury to health and to
recognise and reduce or mitigate the hazards inherent in the working environment?
- documentation from H & S training of employees
- Access to clean toilet facilities and potable water and if appropriate sanitary facilities for the
preparation and consumption of food
- Where accomodation is provided, is it clean and safe and meeting basic needs of workers?

5.1.3 Health and Safety Performance Measurement
Number of lost time injuries per reporting period (Year)
5.2 Fundamental rights at work
Yes/No No5.2.1 Does the Company engage in or support the use of slave labour?
Please complete below box
A lost time injury is an industrial injury causing loss of time from the job on which the injured person is
normally employed beyond the day or shift on which the injury occurred. In addition, cases where loss
of time does not immediately follow the injury, but where there is a direct relation between absence
and injury, are generally regarded as lost time injuries. The lost time injury frequency rate is the number
of lost time injuries for each 1,000,000 working hours.
LTIFR = (number of lost time injuries per fiscal year)/(number of hours worked per 12 month period or
recent full or fiscal year/ 1,000,000 working hours)
Result is expressed as: Injuries / 1,000,000 Hours Worked
boxes
Evidence, E.g.:
- Policy
- Checking if the company require workers to lodge "deposits" or their identity papers with their
employer?
- Are employees free to leave their employer after reasonable notice?
- full records of employees, shift records matching numbers on ground
- checking if perceived risk by talking to employees/others
- If there have been cases of child labour, what provisions have been put in place to ensure a transition
into education?
Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) - Injuries/million hours worked 4.5
5
5.1.3.1 Determination of the lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)

Yes/No No
Yes/No Yes
Evidence, E.g.:
- Payslip (Wage, working hours) check they meet national legal standards or industry benchmark
standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and
to provide some discretionary income.
- Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted
- Employee Contracts (Wage, working hours, holidays)
- Do workers work in excess of 48 hours per week? If overtime is worked is it voluntary and paid?
- check allowed at least one day off for every 7 day period on average worked
- Is there evidence of real intent to employee people, e.g. where internships/apprentices operate, is
there evidence of training and that it leads to real employment on completion of apprenticeships
- there should be no evidence of harsh or inhumane treatment of employees
5.2.2 Does the Company engage in or support the use of child labour?
[Where a child is defined as any person less than 16 years of age]
5.2.3 Does the Company comply with applicable laws and industry standards on fair wages, working
hours and public holidays?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Policy
- full records of employees, shift records matching numbers on ground
- checking if perceived risk by talking to employees/others

Yes/No Yes
Yes/No No
Evidence , E.g.:
- Equal opportunities policy (anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, pay etc)
- Fair Human Resource Procedures and absence of discriminatory criteria for: recruitment, selection of
employees, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement
- Numbers of disable and former-convicted employees (and or other evidence of non-discrimination of)
disadvantaged or underrepresented groups (E.g. ethnic groups, disabled and former-convicted, women,
religion, sexual orientation, political persuasion)
- checking application by talking to employees
5.2.5 Does the Company engage in or support discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to
training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth,
religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, union
membership, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination?
5.2.4 Does the Company permit all personnel to have the right to form, join and organize trade unions
of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the Company?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Employee Contracts (trade union or employee representation, whistleblowing, ability to input into
company decision making)
- Name of the current trade union where possible, (E.g. privacy law precluding disclosure of union
membership information, such as in Australia)

5.3 Skills and training
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
boxes
Does the Company implement any training effectiveness measurement modelling?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Kirkpatrick Model, Phillips Model
Does the Company implement any "on-the-job training (OJT)" for the employees?
#DIV/0!
Total number of employees
Number of training hours per employee (total training hours / total number of employees)
Total number of training hours provided by the Company in the reporting period
Evidence
Does the Company implement training-based career development programs for the employees?
Evidence

5.4 Economic
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
Yes/No Yes
Evidence, E.g.:
- Yearly Financial Report (Auditor name & Audit Date)
5.4.3 Does the Company implement a policy to comply with ethical business practices?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Degree to which company employee profile reflects the diversity of the host community, region,
nation
- Economic Value Added: the contribution to the stability of the local economy (e.g. employment,
supply chain, multiplier effect, physical infrastructure; assessment of other impacts e.g. price rises due
to greater demand on local supply of staple goods and services
- Ongoing investment relating to Sustainable Development impacts e.g. production innovation, skills
and changes to employment profile, customer satisfaction, fair trade, supply chain resilience,
adaptation to climate change, security of personnel, etc
- Responsible procurement policy, measurement, monitoring and review process
- Policy to comply with ethical business practices (E.g. Sustainability policy)
- Impact on local skills and capability
- Objectives and Targets in these areas
5.4.1 Does the Company have externally audited accounts for the latest financial reporting period?
5.4.2 Does the Company contribute to the diversity and stability of the local economy?
Evidence, E.g.:
- Written policy covering 5.4.2,
- Performance data and systems
- Objectives and Targets
- Verified reporting
- Engagement

Appendix 2
CARES sustainable
constructional steel scheme
Appendix 2 - Operational assessment
schedule for the sustainable processing
of reinforcing steel products
UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels
Copyright ©

Appendix 2
CONTENTS
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 3
2. General Requirements......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Approach to sustainability management.......................................................................... 3
2.2 Records ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Operational Management System of Sustainable Development (environmental,
economic and social issues)......................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Competence, training and awareness .............................................................................. 8
2.5 Control of monitoring and measuring devices.................................................................. 8
2.6 Improvement................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Reporting of performance ............................................................................................... 9
2.8 Declarations and product labelling................................................................................. 10
2.9 Definitions..................................................................................................................... 10
2.10 References..................................................................................................................... 10
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