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HAZARDOUS and UNIVERSAL WASTE TRAINING at THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

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HAZARDOUS and UNIVERSAL WASTE TRAINING at THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

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    1. HAZARDOUS and UNIVERSAL WASTE TRAINING at THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY University at Albany Office of Environmental Health and Safety 2010

    2. University at Albany Hazardous and Universal Waste Program The University at Albany has a comprehensive hazardous and universal waste disposal program which incorporates all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to waste disposal.

    3. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regulates hazardous waste and its management in New York State.

    4. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Basically, NYS incorporated the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and included some of their own – in particular regulating PCB’s as hazardous waste.

    5. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program WHAT CONSTITUTES A HAZARDOUS WASTE?

    6. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Chemicals/Products containing chemicals that are: Generated from a process or reaction as waste No longer useable or expired No longer wanted Past their safe shelf life These are all considered HAZARDOUS WASTES.

    7. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes (usually looking at mixtures of wastes): Ignitability – Flashpoint < 140 degrees F Examples - Acetone, Ethanol, Hexane, some Paint Thinners Corrosivity – pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5 Examples – Nitric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Muriatic Acid (Hydrochloric Acid)

    8. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program NYS Hazardous Waste regulations are found in 6 NYCRR Parts 370-376. Part 371- Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes. The University’s Hazardous Waste Program and the identification and listing of Hazardous Wastes can be found in the University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan at http://www.albany.edu/ehs/

    9. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Reactivity – Reacts violently with water, cyanide or sulfide bearing, can detonate or explode Examples: Hydrazine, Toluene Diisocyanate, Phosphorus Sulfide Toxicity – Heavy metals and pesticides Examples: Arsenic, Barium, Lead (Metal Filings & Paint), Benzene, Silver, Lindane, Endrin, Chromium P or U listed Examples: Toluene, Arsenic Pentoxide

    10. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program CHEMICALS DO NOT GO DOWN THE DRAIN OR IN THE TRASH. Kimwipes, paper towels or rags contaminated with solvents/chemicals may also be considered a Hazardous Waste. Oily rags do not go in the regular trash. They must be collected and disposed of through the EH&S Office.

    11. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Look for the RED STOP Sign on all laboratory and shop sinks!

    12. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Aerosol Cans are considered hazardous waste, if there is any product left in them. If you push down the spray button and product still comes out, the can is not empty. All non-empty aerosol cans must be collected for disposal as hazardous waste.

    13. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program By law, all hazardous waste containers must be labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste”. The label must also indicate the contents of the container. Chemical formulas or abbreviations are not allowed. Labels are available from the EH&S Office. Do NOT date your waste! It will be dated when EH&S accepts it and puts it into storage for disposal.

    14. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program HAZARDOUS WASTE RULES: Do not mix incompatible wastes, e.g. nitric acid and alcohols. Only store hazardous wastes in containers that are compatible with the waste stream, e.g. do not store waste hydrofluoric acid in a glass bottle. Only use containers in good condition, e.g. not dented or rusty.

    15. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program HAZARDOUS WASTE RULES cont.: Keep all hazardous wastes in sealed containers. Waste containers should only be open when you are actively adding waste to the container. It is illegal to evaporate waste in a fume hood.

    16. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program HAZARDOUS WASTE RULES cont.: All hazardous wastes should be stored safely with other compatible wastes. Flammable hazardous waste should be stored in a flammable storage cabinet.

    17. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program All labs/shops should have designated areas for their different waste streams. Ask your supervisor where these designated areas are located in your workplace.

    18. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program Anytime you are handling hazardous waste, you must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes eye protection, gloves, leather shoes and possibly a lab coat or apron.

    19. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program If you have a full container of hazardous waste that is properly labeled, please call Nay Gosai, the University’s Hazardous Waste Specialist, at 2-3495 to set up an appointment to dispose of your waste. YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIRST!

    20. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program

    21. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program All empty chemical containers, including hazardous waste containers, are to be recycled through CAS Stores located in the basement of Chemistry. All containers must be clean and their labels defaced before CAS Stores will accept them. If the container held hazardous waste, then it must be tripled rinsed with the appropriate solvent and then brought down to CAS Stores. The rinsate should be saved as hazardous waste.

    22. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program In an effort to minimize the University community’s exposure to mercury and to minimize hazardous waste generated from spills, the University at Albany is slowly eliminating mercury containing thermometers on campus. CAS Stores is only selling non-mercury containing thermometers and the Chemistry Teaching Labs are only using non-mercury containing thermometers. For more information, contact the EHS Office in Chem. B73.

    23. University at Albany Recycling Program The University at Albany also has a large recycling program which includes paper, glass, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, used oil, computer monitors, various electronics and Universal Waste.

    24. University at Albany Universal Waste Program What is Universal Waste? Another type of waste regulated by NYS DEC under 6 NYCRR Subpart 374-3 – Standards for Universal Wastes Universal Waste by definition includes all batteries, various pesticides, mercury thermostats, and all light bulbs, except incandescent

    25. University at Albany Universal Waste Program The University at Albany recycles through its Universal Waste Program: All Light Bulbs (except incandescent) and Ballasts All Batteries Used Oil Mercury and Mercury Thermostats Computer Monitors and other electronic equipment If you have Universal Waste to dispose of, call the EH&S Office at 2-3495.

    26. University at Albany Stormwater Management Plan The University has a comprehensive stormwater plan, which is in place to prevent water pollution. The University’s stormwater catch basins eventually empty into Indian Lake and ultimately into the Hudson River.

    27. University at Albany Hazardous Waste Program WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK ??????’s If you have any questions regarding the University’s policies on waste disposal, please feel free to contact Nay Gosai, in the EHS Office in Chemistry B73 or call 442-3495. THANK YOU!!!!

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