1 rcra providence vamc hazardous waste management program research lab hazardous waste training 2008
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Providence VAMC Hazardous Waste Management
Program
Research LabHazardous Waste Training 2008
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Hazardous Waste Management
Why do we have a HW Program?
It is mandated by EPA, RI Dept. Environmental Management (RIDEM), and VHA
Safety of Patients, Staff, and Students
“Cradle to Grave” responsibility for our waste
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Hazardous Waste Management
HW Program Elements
1)Employee Hazardous Waste Training
2)Hazardous Waste Identification
3)Hazardous Waste Storage Accumulation Point (AP)
Management Satellite Accumulation Point (SAP)
Management
4)Spill Response Procedures
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Hazardous Waste Management
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
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Employee Training
HW training is required for personnel managing accumulation (AP) & initial accumulation points (IAP)
Initial HW training should occur within 6 months of a person assigned to a AP/IAP, then annual refresher.
It is NOT Health and Safety Training
It is NOT HAZMAT, HAZWOPER, or HAZCOM training
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Employee Training
HW training will be done by a person trained in hazardous waste management (e.g. VAMC GEMS Coordinator)
Training must include Integrated Contingency Plan Procedures (e.g. Spill
Response Procedures)
Training must include hazardous waste procedures relevant to the position they are employed
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Hazardous Waste Management
HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION
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Hazardous Waste Identification
Definition of a Hazardous Waste: Contaminated or spent chemicals that can no longer be
used for their intended purpose, outdated or expired chemicals, and chemicals in poor containers (e.g. broken containers, missing labels, etc.).
Acutely toxic chemical listed by name in 40 CFR 261 (e.g. Sodium Azide; U and P Listed)
A chemical listed by name in 40 CFR 261 from a non-specific source (e.g. Methanol Solvent; F Listed)
Determined to exhibit a characteristic that the EPA has identified as making it a hazardous waste (e.g. isopropyl alcohol; D Listed)
Ignitable (<140oF) Corrosive (pH <2, >12) Reactive (water, oxidizer, friction, etc..) Toxic
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Hazardous Waste Identification
Examples of RESEARCH Hazardous WasteMixed Isopropyl Alcohol: (Ignitable, D001)Trans Buffer (Toxic, F003 / Ignitable,
D001)X-Ray Fixer & Rinse-water (Toxic, D011)X-Ray Developer (State Listed R006)Hydrochloric Acid w/ Methanol (Corrosive,
D002 / Ignitable, D001 / Toxic, F003)
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Hazardous Waste Identification
Some wastes may not be “hazardous waste” but must be handled following hazardous waste procedures Chemicals prohibited by the RI
Narragansett Bay Commission for disposal to sanitary sewer
Universal Waste Fluorescent Light Bulbs Rechargeable Batteries
Used Oil
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Hazardous Waste Identification
Universal Waste: A special class of hazardous waste
Batteries: Lead Acid, NiCad, Lithium, Silver Button.
Used lamps (FLB’s, Sodium Lamps, etc.)
Mercury containing items, such as
thermostats, thermometers, BP cuffs, some pressure gauges, some flow meters, etc
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Universal Waste
Universal Waste must be properly labeled
“Universal Waste Batteries” “Universal Waste Lamps”
Universal waste may not be accumulated for more than one year
(Note: Hazardous Waste may not accumulate for more than 89 days)
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Hazardous Waste Management
HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
Initial Accumulation Points (IAP)A storage location at or near the point
of generation where hazardous waste is initially accumulated.
Limits on the amount of waste that can be accumulated at the IAP.
One container, up to 55 gallons per waste stream
No time limit on accumulation
Almost every Service has a SAP manager.
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
Initial Accumulation Point Managers Have control over the waste stored in their area Responsible for weekly storage area inspections Responsible for contacting the GEMS
Coordinator if storage areas requires a waste pick-up
Responsible for training employees who place waste in their storage area.
RESEARCH IAP Managers are… Julie Newton Kerry LaPlante C. McGeary
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Initial Accumulation Points
IAP-03, RM 123 Hoods IAP-14, RM 125 Waste Streams
650-047 & 650-103 650-018, 650-019, 650-056
Methanol & DMSO Developer, Fixer , Rinse water
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
IAP Requirements 1. Compatible Containers (e.g. Acids in
plastic/glass, Oils in metal containers)
2. Containers must remain closed when not adding waste
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
IAP Requirements3. Labeling: All waste containers must
be labeled appropriately with the words “Hazardous Waste”
& “Contents of Container”
GEMS Coordinator can provide labels and containers
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
IAP Requirements4. Secondary Containment for
containers (protect floor drains)
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
IAP Requirements5. Emergency Contact Information
Posted 6. Have Spill Control Materials
Available
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Storage of Hazardous Waste
IAP Requirements7.Weekly Inspections
No leaks No deterioration of containers Containers closed Everything properly labeled Labels face forward No incompatibles stored together Date and time of inspection Observations Corrective actions taken Full name of inspector
(Initials or nicknames not acceptable)
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Example of weekly inspection log
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Accumulation Point Management
Room 135 & 227 – Flammable Storage
SAP containers are brought here when full
ASD placed on container
90 Day Accumulation
More than one container
Proper Segregation
Weekly Inspections
HW labeled completely filled out
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Hazardous Waste Management
What happens to your waste after it is picked up?We take it to our
Central Accumulation AreaWe conduct field tests
for disposal characterizationWe assign waste codes We keep a weekly inventory
and running inventory of the waste.Waste must be off-site within 90 days.
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Hazardous Waste Management
Spill Response
Procedures
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Spill Response Procedures
Workers must be familiar will VAMC Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP)
Incidental spill V.S. Non-incidental spill
Report ALL spills to your supervisor, No matter what size it is
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Incidental Spills
Small quantity (e.g. Amount you would use on a lab bench or slight spillage when transferring from one container to another in a shop
Can be cleaned without outside assistance
Always use the appropriate PPE when cleaning up spills
Spill clean-up material is hazardous waste
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Non-Incidental spill
Amount greater than normal use
Outside resources needed due either to quantity or PPE limitations
Notify VA Police (x4999)
Process is identified in EOC Manual and Integrated Contingency Plan
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Incidental Non-Incidental No Env. Exposure Env. exposure
Spill Response Procedures
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Major spill
Spill Response Procedures
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Hazardous Waste Management
THE END
Questions??
Contact GEMS Coordinator @ x2637
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Training Certificate
RESEARCH SERVICE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Providence, RI
VA-SPONSORED HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING
PROOF OF TRAINING FOR VA EMPLOYEE
I affirm that I have reviewed the mandatory VA Research Hazardous Waste Training: PRINTED NAME DATE SIGNATURE