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EH&S Presents…. August 23, 2012. Agenda. EH&S Announcements Recycling Program Updates UC Regents Settlement Acknowledgements. EH&S Announcements. EH&S Announcements. Upcoming Inspections LML/COH EEB Earth Sciences Ocean Sciences. EH&S Announcements. EH&S Web Site Reorganization
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EH&S Presents… August 23, 2012
Agenda EH&S Announcements Recycling Program Updates UC Regents Settlement Acknowledgements
EH&S Announcements Upcoming Inspections LML/COH EEB Earth Sciences Ocean Sciences
EH&S Announcements EH&S Web Site Reorganization Laboratory Safety Manual – coming soon! If you can’t find something, let us know
Physically hazardous waste Any sharp object that poses a threat to safety. Often refers to waste that can cause lacerations or cuts. Examples: Glass (Broken), Pipette tips, Razors, Sharp objects
Physically hazardous waste Place into a sturdy container labeled broken “Glass” or “Sharp Objects”
Physically hazardous waste Store separately from regular trash. Every year custodians are injured by sharp objects in trash cans.
Physically hazardous waste • Tie/tape bag closed • Seal hole by removing cover and pushing flap up. • Tape the box shut • (MAX 25 lbs) • No liquids! (gels go in hard walled pails)
Physically hazardous waste If not contaminated, place ‘Pitch In’ sticker on box. Place box directly into dumpster or set out for custodians to pick up. GLASSDISPOSAL
Chemical hazardous waste Obtain a label from the Online Tag Program (OTP) before beginning your work.
Pilot Program Recycle Bin is Located at PSB loading Dock Lab Plastic Container Recycling Triple Rinse-NO CONTAMINATION! X Out Labels NO No Styrofoam - PS 6 No pipette tip boxes or pails No containers that previously held Extremely Hazardous Materials! If Bin is full, Please Contact Recycling 459-3671
Haz Waste Award Presented to… Linington Lab
Perk Card Program Any ideas? Let us know…
Questions? • Next Quarter: EH&S Expo