The ideal production processes take place in a closed loop with zero contaminant release. Where toxic chemicals are used, the elimination of spills, accidents, and fugitive releases is required. Release-preventing practices should be used in receiving, transfer, storage, and shipping operations, as well as in production processes. Production Energy Efficiency. Cleaner production requires the highest levels of energy efficiency and conservation.
Energy efficiency is determined by the highest ratio of energy consumption to product output.
Energy conservation involves process heating and cooling, mechanical motion, lighting, room temperature management, transportation, and electronic monitoring and control. Safe and Healthy Work Environments. Cleaner production strives to minimize the risks to workers from chemical exposure, radiation, physical hazards, ergonomic factors, work stress, fatigue, or unrewarding activities. Not only should the workplace be clean and safe, but the work processes should be appropriate to the skills and capacities of the workers. Work stations should be flexibly designed so that workers may modify them to achieve the highest level of comfort and productivity.