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Quality. Environment. Health & Safety. Quality. Environment. Health & Safety. These three areas—represented by the acronym "QEH&S"—are critically important to every scrap recycler. Operations that don't excel in QEH&S are more likely to experience inefficiencies, problems, violations, and accidents, potentially hurting the bottom line. In contrast, companies that strive for excellence in QEH&S help to ensure profitability and future viability. But how can scrap recyclers achieve QEH&S success? That's where ISRI's Recycling Industry Operating Standard—or RIOS—comes in. This Q&A section introduces RIOS and explains what it can do for your recycling operations. What is RIOS? Why was RIOS created? Why RIOS instead of ISO and OHSAS standards? How are RIOS and the RIOS Implementation Guide structured? How can RIOS help scrap recycling companies? Can any type of scrap operation use RIOS? What does RIOS membership entail, and how much does it cost? When can I get RIOS and the Guide for my facilities? When can my staff be trained on RIOS and the Guide? How would my company get certified to RIOS? What are the steps to implementing and certifying a RIOS management system at my facility(ies) As an electronics recycler, how do I implement the Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers using RIOS? How can I sign up for RIOS membership? RIOS Membership Application Form | RIOS Membership Fees Schedule

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