Essential of RoHS Compliance in the Workplace (RQ84-89-0)

SynopsisThe Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2002/95/EC was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. The RoHS directive took effect on July 1, 2006. Similar legislation in China (often referred to as "China RoHS") that has similar restrictions is scheduled to take effect 1 March 2007. Unlike EU RoHS (products are included unless specifically excluded), there will be a list of products to which the regulations apply (products are excluded unless specifically included). The RoHS directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials, viz. Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium VI (also known as hexavalent chromium or Cr6+), PBB and PBDE, in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment and it is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic e-waste. Under this directive, the maximum concentrations are 0.1% (except for Cadmium which is limited to 0.01%) by weight of homogeneous material. This means that the limits do not apply to the weight of the finished product, or even to a component, but to any single substance that could (theoretically) be separated mechanically. For example, the sheath on a cable or the tinning on a component lead.

This 2-day course is designed to help companies and individual requiring training to implement RoHS processes in their work place. The course is divided into 3 modules: overview, framework, and due diligence. The overview will familiarize the audience with RoHS and the current state of European Directives, whilst the framework will provide guidance on the implementation of RoHS requirement. The course concludes with due diligence required to implementing RoHS. The three modules are expected to be interactive with the audience providing feedback on their unique RoHS issues.

What You Will Learn

• RoHS and pending legislative directives
• IPC 1752
• Tin Whisker
• Due Diligence 
• ROHS Compliance Roadmap

Who Should Attend

• Business Managers
• Project Leaders
• Quality Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Purchasing and Finance

PrerequisiteNone

Course MethodologyThe course is intended as a RoHS overview course. It is intended to provide students with a broad range of topics affecting RoHS implementation.

Course Duration2 days, 9am - 5pm

Course StructureModule 1: Background
1) Definitions

• Homogenous
• RoHS
• WEEE
• JIG
• Green
• Lead Free

2) History behind WEEE/RoHS
3) RoHS Directive

• Categories
• Maximum Concentration Value (MCV)
• Exemptions
• Where restricted materials are used

4) Technical issues

• Solder
• PCB Finish
• Technological Integration Issues

5) Material Declaration

• JIG A and B
• IPC 1751/2

6) ISO 14001
7) Tin Whisker

• Definition
• JP002
• JESD22A121

8) Pending Directives

• EUP
• IPP
• REACH
• California RoHS
• China RoHS

9) Danger with RoHS

• Are you ready for Changes?

Module 2: Framework for Implementing RoHS Compliancy
1) 10 Steps to RoHS Compliancy

•  Determine Company's legal exposure
• Form Company wide Team
• Develop Corporate wide compliance statement
• Develop internal compliance roadmap
• Assess company's supply chain exposure
• Qualify Suppliers to determine RoHS readiness
• Establish supplier material declaration process
• Perform limited risk-basetesting/validate results
• Exchange RoHS compliance data with customer
• Incorporate RoHS compliance strategy into corporate operations

2) Case Study: Entegris
3) Lessons Learned

• LeadFreeDesign
• Arena paper

4) RoHS Enforcement Guide

• Picolight
• Certification

5) Supply Chain Management

Module 3: RoHS Due Diligence
1) Uncertainties with RoHS
2) RoHS Due Diligence
3) Testing

• Lab
• XRF and Disadvantages

4) Cost Impacts with RoHS

• PCBAs
• Solder