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This document provides an overview of hazardous waste management practices for employees, including defining hazardous waste and its characteristics, regulations around hazardous waste accumulation and storage, proper hazardous waste labeling, container management best practices, procedures for detecting leaks or spills, and steps to respond to non-emergency spills. The objectives are for employees to understand hazardous waste categories and regulations with at least 70% accuracy.

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Hazardous Waste Management Christine Denison April, 8, 2013 AET/545
Introduction: This web-based tutorial has been created to teach employees the basics of hazardous waste management including; characteristics of hazardous waste; different categories of hazardous waste, hazardous waste handling, hazardous waste accumulation, the use of hazardous waste labels, hazardous waste container management, how to recognize signs of leaks and spills, and how to respond to non-emergency spills. Objective s: At the end of this tutorial, employees will be able to: • identify the characteristics of different categories of hazardous waste with 70% accuracy. • recognize general content of hazardous waste labels with 70% accuracy. • restate container Best Management Practices with 70% accuracy. • recall procedures for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills with 70% accuracy. • list steps to respond to a non-emergency spill with 70% accuracy.
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Video
What is a Hazardous Waste? Definition of Hazardous Waste: A hazardous waste is a solid waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
Characteristics of Hazardous Waste There are four basic characteristics of hazardous waste. 1) Ignitability 2) Reactivity 3) Corrosivity 4) Toxicity
Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Definition of Accumulation Start Date: the date at which the first drop or piece of hazardous waste was placed in the hazardous waste storage container. There are many types of hazardous waste areas and each has its own accumulation time limits. Main Accumulation Area: This area is where all hazardous waste is kept until it is shipped off-site. Hazardous waste can remain in this area up to 90 days from the accumulation start date before it must be shipped off-site by a registered hazardous waste hauler.
Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Satellite Accumulation Area: A generator may accumulate as much as 55 gallons of hazardous waste or one quart of acutely hazardous waste in containers at or near any point of generation where wastes initially accumulate, which is under the control of the operator of the process generating the waste . This area is known as a “Satellite Accumulation Area.” Waste can remain in this area until the 55 gallon maximum is reached, or until 1 year after the accumulation start date, whichever occurs first. If the maximum is reached prior to 1 year, the accumulation date must be changed to the date it reached maximum and the container moved to the main accumulation area. It can remain there until 90 days from the new date of accumulation.
Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Universal Waste Area: Universal waste comes primarily from consumer products containing mercury, lead, cadmium and other substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. These items cannot be discarded in municipal trash. If Universal wastes are not recycled, that must be considered hazardous waste. Examples of universal waste are: • Batteries • Fluorescent tubes, lamps or bulbs • Mercury-containing equipment • Electronic devices • Aerosol cans
Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Empty Container Area: An area storing containers that once held a hazardous material and are emptied as much as reasonably possible. Containers must be labeled with the date the container was emptied. The container may remain on-site for up to one year from date container was emptied. Empty containers must be managed as follows: • By reclaiming the container’s scrap value onsite • By sending the container to a person who reclaims the container’s scrap value • By reconditioning or remanufacturing the container onsite; or • By shipping the container to a person who reconditions or remanufactures the container.
Hazardous Waste Labeling Labeling Video
Hazardous Waste Labeling Use of hazardous waste labels: A generator who is accumulating hazardous waste on-site in containers must ensure the containers are properly marked using hazardous waste labels. Label identification: There are three typical hazardous waste labels that may be used, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Empty Containers.
Hazardous Waste Labeling (Cont.) General Content of Labels: A generator must include at least the following information on a Hazardous Waste Label: • Generator information; name, address, EPA identification, manifest document number • Accumulation start date • Contents or composition • Physical state (i.e. solid or liquid) • Hazardous properties (i.e. flammable, toxic, corrosive, reactive, etc.) • General description
Hazardous Waste Container Management Characterization: Once waste is generated, it should be characterized, before placing into a container. Characterization is usually handled by the Hazardous Waste Manager. Waste can be characterized by using Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), sampling and testing, or based on process knowledge. Characterization must be done to ensure container is compatible with waste. Best Management Practices: Containers must be maintained as follows: • Keep containers in good condition, if damaged or rusted remove contents into a new container • Make sure the waste is compatible with the container • Keep containers closed when not adding or removing waste • Handle containers to prevent leaks or spills • Mark container with appropriate hazardous waste labels
Detecting Leaks, Spills, or Threatened Spills Large containers: The best method for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills is to install leak detection devices in large tanks and containers that hold hazardous waste. These devices will indicate and sometimes sound an alarm when the container has a leak or is overflowing. If device is not available then visual inspections are required. Small containers: The best method for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills in small containers is to conduct routine inspections of the container storage areas. Inspection procedures: Inspections should be conducted in hazardous waste storage areas on a daily basis. Maintain inspection logs with inspectors’ name and any discrepancies noticed during the inspection.
Responding to Non-Emergency Leaks or Spills Spill Response Video
Responding to Non-Emergency Leaks or Spills Steps to respond to non-emergency leaks or spills: 1. Identify the material that is leaked or spilled 2. Look up material on MSDS 3. Identify personal protective equipment that must be worn to clean the spill. 4. Review Emergency Response Plan for clean-up procedures, or review clean-up procedures in MSDS 5. Clean-up spill and ensure that all equipment used is decontaminated or disposed of as a hazardous waste 6. Remove material that is clean-up and dispose as a hazardous waste 7. Only clean-up a spill if you have been properly trained to do so, otherwise contact a supervisor. Whom to notify of a non-emergency leak or spill: A supervisor or the Environmental Health and Safety Office must be notified of any leak or spill no matter how small. The supervising staff will contact local, State, or Federal agency as required.
References California Code of Regulations. Title 22, section 66260.10 Code of Federal Regulations. Title 40 Part 273 Code of Federal Regulations. Title 40 Part 262, "RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Standards“ Department of Toxic Substance Control, Universal Waste. Retrieved from http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/universalwaste/

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Hazardous waste management

  • 1. Hazardous Waste Management Christine Denison April, 8, 2013 AET/545
  • 2. Introduction: This web-based tutorial has been created to teach employees the basics of hazardous waste management including; characteristics of hazardous waste; different categories of hazardous waste, hazardous waste handling, hazardous waste accumulation, the use of hazardous waste labels, hazardous waste container management, how to recognize signs of leaks and spills, and how to respond to non-emergency spills. Objective s: At the end of this tutorial, employees will be able to: • identify the characteristics of different categories of hazardous waste with 70% accuracy. • recognize general content of hazardous waste labels with 70% accuracy. • restate container Best Management Practices with 70% accuracy. • recall procedures for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills with 70% accuracy. • list steps to respond to a non-emergency spill with 70% accuracy.
  • 3. Introduction to Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Video
  • 4. What is a Hazardous Waste? Definition of Hazardous Waste: A hazardous waste is a solid waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
  • 5. Characteristics of Hazardous Waste There are four basic characteristics of hazardous waste. 1) Ignitability 2) Reactivity 3) Corrosivity 4) Toxicity
  • 6. Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Definition of Accumulation Start Date: the date at which the first drop or piece of hazardous waste was placed in the hazardous waste storage container. There are many types of hazardous waste areas and each has its own accumulation time limits. Main Accumulation Area: This area is where all hazardous waste is kept until it is shipped off-site. Hazardous waste can remain in this area up to 90 days from the accumulation start date before it must be shipped off-site by a registered hazardous waste hauler.
  • 7. Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Satellite Accumulation Area: A generator may accumulate as much as 55 gallons of hazardous waste or one quart of acutely hazardous waste in containers at or near any point of generation where wastes initially accumulate, which is under the control of the operator of the process generating the waste . This area is known as a “Satellite Accumulation Area.” Waste can remain in this area until the 55 gallon maximum is reached, or until 1 year after the accumulation start date, whichever occurs first. If the maximum is reached prior to 1 year, the accumulation date must be changed to the date it reached maximum and the container moved to the main accumulation area. It can remain there until 90 days from the new date of accumulation.
  • 8. Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Universal Waste Area: Universal waste comes primarily from consumer products containing mercury, lead, cadmium and other substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. These items cannot be discarded in municipal trash. If Universal wastes are not recycled, that must be considered hazardous waste. Examples of universal waste are: • Batteries • Fluorescent tubes, lamps or bulbs • Mercury-containing equipment • Electronic devices • Aerosol cans
  • 9. Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (Cont.) Empty Container Area: An area storing containers that once held a hazardous material and are emptied as much as reasonably possible. Containers must be labeled with the date the container was emptied. The container may remain on-site for up to one year from date container was emptied. Empty containers must be managed as follows: • By reclaiming the container’s scrap value onsite • By sending the container to a person who reclaims the container’s scrap value • By reconditioning or remanufacturing the container onsite; or • By shipping the container to a person who reconditions or remanufactures the container.
  • 11. Hazardous Waste Labeling Use of hazardous waste labels: A generator who is accumulating hazardous waste on-site in containers must ensure the containers are properly marked using hazardous waste labels. Label identification: There are three typical hazardous waste labels that may be used, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Empty Containers.
  • 12. Hazardous Waste Labeling (Cont.) General Content of Labels: A generator must include at least the following information on a Hazardous Waste Label: • Generator information; name, address, EPA identification, manifest document number • Accumulation start date • Contents or composition • Physical state (i.e. solid or liquid) • Hazardous properties (i.e. flammable, toxic, corrosive, reactive, etc.) • General description
  • 13. Hazardous Waste Container Management Characterization: Once waste is generated, it should be characterized, before placing into a container. Characterization is usually handled by the Hazardous Waste Manager. Waste can be characterized by using Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), sampling and testing, or based on process knowledge. Characterization must be done to ensure container is compatible with waste. Best Management Practices: Containers must be maintained as follows: • Keep containers in good condition, if damaged or rusted remove contents into a new container • Make sure the waste is compatible with the container • Keep containers closed when not adding or removing waste • Handle containers to prevent leaks or spills • Mark container with appropriate hazardous waste labels
  • 14. Detecting Leaks, Spills, or Threatened Spills Large containers: The best method for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills is to install leak detection devices in large tanks and containers that hold hazardous waste. These devices will indicate and sometimes sound an alarm when the container has a leak or is overflowing. If device is not available then visual inspections are required. Small containers: The best method for detecting leaks, spills, or threatened spills in small containers is to conduct routine inspections of the container storage areas. Inspection procedures: Inspections should be conducted in hazardous waste storage areas on a daily basis. Maintain inspection logs with inspectors’ name and any discrepancies noticed during the inspection.
  • 15. Responding to Non-Emergency Leaks or Spills Spill Response Video
  • 16. Responding to Non-Emergency Leaks or Spills Steps to respond to non-emergency leaks or spills: 1. Identify the material that is leaked or spilled 2. Look up material on MSDS 3. Identify personal protective equipment that must be worn to clean the spill. 4. Review Emergency Response Plan for clean-up procedures, or review clean-up procedures in MSDS 5. Clean-up spill and ensure that all equipment used is decontaminated or disposed of as a hazardous waste 6. Remove material that is clean-up and dispose as a hazardous waste 7. Only clean-up a spill if you have been properly trained to do so, otherwise contact a supervisor. Whom to notify of a non-emergency leak or spill: A supervisor or the Environmental Health and Safety Office must be notified of any leak or spill no matter how small. The supervising staff will contact local, State, or Federal agency as required.
  • 17. References California Code of Regulations. Title 22, section 66260.10 Code of Federal Regulations. Title 40 Part 273 Code of Federal Regulations. Title 40 Part 262, "RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Standards“ Department of Toxic Substance Control, Universal Waste. Retrieved from http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/universalwaste/