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Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal at IMFT Satellite Accumulation Areas and Universal Waste

Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal at IMFT Satellite Accumulation Areas and Universal Waste. EDM # 090078f380d4bee6 Owner: ESHS Version Date: 7 /27/2012. You are required to take this training because you perform activities that generate Hazardous Waste (HW).

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Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal at IMFT Satellite Accumulation Areas and Universal Waste

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  1. Hazardous WasteHandling and Disposalat IMFTSatellite Accumulation Areasand Universal Waste • EDM # 090078f380d4bee6 Owner: ESHS Version Date: 7/27/2012

  2. You are required to take this training because you perform activities that generate Hazardous Waste (HW). The EPA requires you to take this training every year.

  3. This training has 8 segments Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  4. The History of Hazardous Waste Management History Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes

  5. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) creates rules to control our waste to ensure it doesn’t negatively impact our environment.

  6. It is important to control our hazardous waste.

  7. IMFT is committed to safeguarding our community

  8. Quiz Why does IMFT care about controlling its Hazardous Waste? • IMFT is committed to safeguarding Utah • The EPA requires us to • To make sure we do not negatively impact our community and environment • All of the above History Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes

  9. Answer Why does IMFT care about controlling its Hazardous Waste? • IMFT is committed to safeguarding Utah • The EPA requires us to • To make sure we do not negatively impact our community and environment • All of the above History Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes

  10. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) EPA Universal Waste HW Disposal What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  11. The EPA regulates all aspects of Hazardous Waste (HW) in the United States. They mandate how we: • Handle HW • Accumulate HW • Respond to emergencies involving HW • Ship HW Violation of these regulations results in fines, along with potential damage to our surrounding environment. EPA Universal Waste HW Disposal What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  12. Quiz Who mandates that IMFT controls its Hazardous Waste? • OSHA • The Library of Congress • The UCCU • The EPA EPA Universal Waste HW Disposal What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  13. Answers Who mandates that IMFT controls its Hazardous Waste? • OSHA • The Library of Congress • The UCCU • The EPA EPA Universal Waste HW Disposal What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  14. What does the EPA consider Hazardous Waste? What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  15. When any material at IMFT is no longer needed/useful, it is classified as “waste.” Some waste is considered “Hazardous Waste” by the EPA and some is not. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  16. Which of the following isconsidered EPA hazardous waste? What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  17. NONE Just because a waste is hazardous to your health does not mean it is considered “EPA hazardous waste.” What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  18. Hazardous Waste definition Unfortunately the EPA does not provide a simple, concise definition of Hazardous Waste. The definition of HW is quite confusing, and changes based on different situations. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  19. Hazardous Waste definition Below are a few of the many intricacies of the EPA’s definition of HW: Chemicals are not considered “waste” while in use. Therefore they cannot be HW. Just because a bottle is “empty” in your eyes does not mean it’s “EPA empty.” Even if there is a small amount of liquid in the container, you may be required to treat the entire container as HW. Depending on how a certain chemical is used, recycled, emptied, etc. it may or may not be considered a HW. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  20. Hazardous Waste definition Because of the many intricacies of the EPA definition of HW, only the ESHS Environmental Team (with the assistance of Air Liquide) will determine what is and is not considered Hazardous Waste at IMFT. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  21. In other words, it is not your job to determine if a chemical is HW or not. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  22. The Satellite Accumulation Area Quick Reference Card (QRC) in your area identifies common HW chemicals used in your area. You must treat these listed chemicals as HW. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  23. If you see any of these labels on a container, or if it is listed on your quick reference card, you must treat it as Hazardous Waste. What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  24. Quiz Who’s responsibility is it to identify hazardous waste? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • Area owner What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  25. Answers Who’s responsibility is it to identify hazardous waste? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • Area owner What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  26. Quiz Which of the following is considered Hazardous Waste? • Razor blades • Broken glass • Used needles • None of the above What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  27. Answers Which of the following is considered Hazardous Waste? • Razor blades • Broken glass • Used needles • None of the above What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  28. Quiz At which point is a chemical identified on the QRC considered “HW”? • As soon as the bottle arrives on site • As soon as the bottle is opened • When the bottle is to be discarded and no longer in use • All of the above What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  29. Answers At which point is a chemical identified on the QRC considered “HW”? • As soon as the bottle arrives on site • As soon as the bottle is opened • When the bottle is to be discarded and no longer in use • All of the above What is Haz Waste? Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  30. Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  31. IMFT’s Environmental Team (part of the ESHS team) own the Hazardous Waste program. It is their job to oversee the program and training related to Hazardous Waste. IMFT’s Environmental Team rely heavily on qualified team members to properly carry out the HW program. Roles & Responsibilities Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  32. Quiz Who owns the entire Hazardous Waste program? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • Area owner Roles & Responsibilities Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  33. Answers Who owns the entire Hazardous Waste program? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • Area owner Roles & Responsibilities Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  34. Handling Hazardous Waste Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  35. Handling HW • Handle all HW just as you would handle any chemical (as taught in LE 73653 – Hazard Communication) • Wear proper PPE • Verify that HW is placed into the proper storage container • Call ERT if you any HW spills Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  36. Emergencies Call ERT for fires, explosions, chemical spills, smoke, and other emergencies. They are trained to deal with HW. • Phone on IMFT site: 7-7777 • Cell phone or off-site: 801-767-7777 • Radio channel A-1 Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  37. Quiz Every time you handle HW it is important to… • Notify your supervisor • Wear proper PPE • Notify ERT • Fill out a “Hazardous Waste Handling Permit” • All of the above Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  38. Answer Every time you handle HW it is important to… • Notify your supervisor • Wear proper PPE • Notify ERT • Fill out a “Hazardous Waste Handling Permit” • All of the above Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  39. Quiz Who is in charge of cleaning up HW spills? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • ERT Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  40. Answers Who is in charge of cleaning up HW spills? • All team members who handle chemicals • Air Liquide • IMFT Environmental Team • ERT Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  41. Quiz What should you do if you spill any HW • Notify your supervisor • Notify ERT • Fill out a “Hazardous Waste Spill Permit” • All of the above Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  42. Answer What should you do if you spill any HW • Notify your supervisor • Notify ERT • Fill out a “Hazardous Waste Spill Permit” • All of the above Handling HW Universal Waste HW Disposal EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Common Mistakes History

  43. Disposing of Hazardous Waste HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  44. IMFT has two different types of HW Storage areas: 90 Day Accumulation Area Satellite Accumulation Area Used to accumulate waste close to chemical use area until container is full. Once the container is full it must go to a 90 Day Accumulation Area. Waste in a 90 day accumulation area must be shipped off site prior to 90 days of storage (regardless of how full the actual container is). HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  45. Your group does not use 90 Day Accumulation Areas 90 Day Accumulation Area Satellite Accumulation Area Used to accumulate waste close to chemical use area until container is full. Once the container is full it must go to a 90 Day Accumulation Area. Your group does not use 90 day Accumulation Areas HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  46. Your group only uses Satellite Accumulation Areas Satellite Accumulation Area Used to accumulate waste close to chemical use area until container is full. Once the container is full it must go to a 90 Day Accumulation Area. HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  47. Accumulating HW The EPA understands that it would be far too costly and inefficient to ship every bottle of HW the second it is generated. Accordingly, the EPA allows sites to accumulate HW in local areas. HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  48. Satellite Accumulation Area Quick Reference Cards We have created and posted quick reference cards at each Satellite Accumulation Area. HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

  49. Satellite Accumulation Area The Quick Reference Card (QRC)… • identifies common chemicals in the area that are considered HW • identifies the responsibilities of a HW handler • outlines the proper way to label HW HW Disposal Universal Waste EPA What is HW Roles/Responsibilities Handling HW Common Mistakes History

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