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Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

Hazardous Waste Disposal Training. How to Dispose of Chemical Waste from Engineering Facilities at Texas A&M University. Hazardous Waste Disposal Training. Texas A&M University complies with hazardous waste disposal regulations by means of: TAMU Hazardous Waste Management Program

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Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

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  1. Hazardous Waste Disposal Training How to Dispose of Chemical Waste from Engineering Facilities at Texas A&M University Office of Engineering Safety

  2. Hazardous Waste Disposal Training Texas A&M University complies with hazardous waste disposal regulations by means of: • TAMU Hazardous Waste Management Program • http://ehsd-online/index.htm • TAMU Policy & Procedure Manual, §5.3.1 • http://rules.tamu.edu/ • Safety Manual, § 14 • http://engineering.tamu.edu/safety/smanual.shtml Office of Engineering Safety

  3. Definition : Hazardous Waste • A Hazardous Waste is: • Any waste material listed or identified in • Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 261, • Subpart C or D (40 CFR 261) • Or which exhibits the characteristics of ignitability, • corrosivity, reactivity, or E. P. toxicity • also defined in Part 261. Office of Engineering Safety

  4. Hazardous Waste:Containers,Tags and Collections Proper containment, tagging, collection and disposal are essential to the success of the Hazardous Waste Program. Individual Departments & Research Centers are responsible for properly identifying the hazardous wastes they generate, and for following university waste disposal procedures. Office of Engineering Safety

  5. Waste Containers • In good condition • No leaks • Compatible with contents • Secure closures — Ex: screw caps • Do not overfill • Do not exceed rated capacity • For reused containers • Destroy and/or obliterate the original product label • Use a NEW Label to identify the waste material • Do NOT use a waste disposal tag as a container label!!! Office of Engineering Safety

  6. Waste Container Labels EPA regulations require waste containers be labeled with at least: • The accumulation start date • The identity of the contents • The words “Hazardous Waste” Office of Engineering Safety

  7. Completing Waste Tags • When a container is ready for disposal, complete a TAMU Waste Tag and place it on the container • TAMU Waste Tags are available from • Environmental Health & Safety Department • Office of Engineering Safety • A completed waste disposal tag must be attached to EACH waste container BEFORE disposal • DO NOT DATE THE TAG, AT THIS TIME Office of Engineering Safety

  8. A Sample Chemical Waste Disposal Tag :

  9. Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags • 1.Completely fill out BOTH the upper and lower sections of the tag (This information is essential for record keeping.) • 2.The REQUESTOR is the person (faculty, PI) in charge of the lab. • Use full chemical names or common names; chemical formulas or abbreviations are not acceptable. • List all chemical components in the waste container, including water. • Long lists may be continued on the back of the tag. Office of Engineering Safety

  10. Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags • 3.Indicate the percent concentration of potentially explosivematerials • Safety Manual, § 13 • Ex: picric acid, nitro compounds, other… • 4.Place additional hazard information in REMARKS. • Attach the tag to a string encircling the container. • Rubber bands, tape and wire are not acceptable. • 5.After completing the tag • Attach top part of the tag to the container • Mail bottom part of the tag to EHSD at MS 4472 • Do not separate tag for RICH, WERC, or ZACH … Office of Engineering Safety

  11. Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags • 6.Place tagged containers in your building’s “Satellite Waste Accumulation Area”. • >If there is no designated SWAA, place the tagged waste container in your lab; identify the Building Name and Room No. on the tag. Office of Engineering Safety

  12. Special Provisions • TAMU facilities with large volumes of wastes receive a scheduled weekly pickup • Richardson, 115 RICH, Bldg #0387 • Wisenbaker, 134 WERC, Bldg #0682 • Zachry, 099 ZACH, Bldg #0518 • In these 3 Engineering facilities ONLY, leave the bottom portion of the tag attached • Do not tear off bottom portion of tag Office of Engineering Safety

  13. Collection and Disposal EHSD HazMat team (845-2132) will collect appropriately tagged waste containers. Containers with improper caps, leaks, outside contamination, or improper labeling will NOT be picked up until these problems have been corrected. The Faculty/PI shall ensure that chemical wastes are properly contained and labeled for disposal, in a responsible and timely manner. Office of Engineering Safety

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