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Hazardous Waste Initial Training
Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management512-245-3616
June 2010
Hazardous Waste Management
Why do we have a program?
Safety
Large Quantity Generator of waste
Compliance with regulations
“Cradle to Grave” responsibility for the waste
What is a SAA?
Storage location at or near any point of generation where hazardous waste initially accumulates
There are about 40 locations on campus (Science Buildings, Art Buildings, Shops, etc.)
Waste Pick Up locations
SAA Requirements1. Compatible Containers/Labeled Correctly
We provide you with free containers and labels
Requirement: Keep lids on when not transferring liquids
Common Questions
Is my waste a hazardous waste?
Corrosive, ignitable, toxicA chemical on EPA’s listOil, oily waterBatteriesFluorescent bulbsMercury thermostatsShop waste (paint, acid, paint rinse water, old gasoline,
solvent rags)Lab wasteOld chemicalsPesticides, herbicides, old fertilizerAerosol cans, compressed gas
***If you don’t know, call our office***
What do I do with Empty Containers?
OK to put them in the trash if:
• The bottle has been rinsed three times (triple rinsed)
• Write “Empty” on Glass containers, crush metal containers, make them unusable.
• If there is a 1 inch residue that won’t come out, EHSRM picks up as waste
OK to Discard Empty Containers
Compressed Gas Cylinders?
Butane, propane bottles
Empty if they are at atmospheric pressure.Release all pressure by use or discharge.
Spray Paint
Need A Waste Pickup??
Call our office at 245-3616
Or you can submit a Waste Pickup Request Form on our web site:
http://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/forms/HazWastePU.html
Respond to the weekly e-mail for waste pickup sent by our office
EHSRM pays for pickup and disposal
Waste Characterization
What happens to your waste once it is picked up?
We take it to our Central Accumulation Area (CAA)
We conduct field tests for characterization
We assign a Texas Waste Code to the waste label
We store each waste by its waste code
We keep a weekly pickup inventory and running inventory of the waste in the CAA.
Waste Characterization
All wastes are classified as Hazardous or Class 1 Industrial
Examples of Hazardous Waste acid wastesolvent wasteaqueous waste with metals
Examples of Class 1 Industrial Nonhazardous Wastelatex paint rinse watermolybdenum testing wastewaterphoto developer
Container Accumulation Area (CAA)
Located in RFMitte Service YardLess Than 90-Day Storage (i.e. no permit required)Engineering Controls and Emergency Equipment
Fire Suppression System
CAA Engineering Controls and Emergency Equipment
Secondary Containment
Emergency phone numbers posted
Explosion Proof Lighting and Electrical
Controlled Access
Waste separated by type and waste code
Container Accumulation Area Emergency Response Equipment
Fire Suppression System
Spill Supplies
Safety Shower
Waste Disposal Procedures
Texas State •Waste must be shipped at least every 90 days
Texas State •We send waste inventory to permitted disposal company (PSC Environmental)
PSC •PSC prepares manifest and packages waste for shipment•Incineration, fuel blending, landfill, wastewater treatment
Small Incidental Spill
See a small spill
Use your spill kit or pads to
absorb
Place absorbent in a bag
Label the bag with a waste tag
Call EHSRM for
a pickup
Non Incidental Spill
See a “large”
spill
Evacuate the room or area
Close the door and leave the
hood running
Call 911 and EHSRM 5-
3616
Give spill details: location,
chemicals, amount spilled
Stay in area till help arrives
to provide more details
Emergency Response Procedures
EHSRM will assist City of San Marcos Emergency Response
EHSRM will provide internal and external notifications
EHSRM will activate the local response team
EHSRM will activate Response Contractor, if necessary
EHSRM will provide cleanup documentation
Training
Required for people working with hazardous waste
Must be provided by qualified personnel
Initial Training followed by an annual update training
Must be documented
Training
Training records are maintained at the EHSRM office
Maintained for three years after an employee leaves
Open for review by TCEQ field inspectors
Questions?
Contact EHSRM at 245-3616 or
Check our website at:
www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/
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