HAN 476 Flashcards
Details on RCRA.
- Law governing regulation of solid and hazardous waste
- Cradle to the grave
What are the 2 categories of hazardous waste?
- Characteristic hazardous wastes
- Listed hazardous wastes
Hazardous Waste must display one of 4 characteristics; what are the 4 characteristics?
- Corrosive
- Reactive
- Ignitable
- Toxic
What classifies as Ignitable Hazardous Waste?
- Solids that are spontaneously combustable
- Oxidizers
- Ignitable compressed gasses
- Liquids or gases with flash points less than 140 degrees
What pH classifies as a Corrosive Hazardous Waste?
A pH less than 2 and greater than 12.5.
What is an F type of hazardous waste?
Solvent wastes.
What is a U and P type of hazardous waste?
Unused chemicals and products.
What is a K type of hazardous waste?
From specific industrial processes.
Which type of waste is acute?
P-type wastes.
Which type of waste is toxic or non-acute?
U-type wastes.
What is the Mixture Rule?
Any mixture of a listed waste and a non-hazardous waste automatically becomes a listed hazardous waste.
How does New York classify LQGs?
Generate more than 2,200 lbs of HW in a month.
Which wastes require special handling?
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Radioactive
- Miscellaneous
What hazardous waste might fluorescent lights contain?
Mercury.
What are the 5 methods to Waste Minimization?
- Source reduction
- Reuse
- Recycle
- Reclaim
- Treat
Danger Sign.
Hazard is present and can cause serious injury or death.
Warning Sign.
Potential hazard that can cause serious injury or death.
Caution Sign.
Potential hazard that can cause minor to moderate injury.