Government Agencies/SDS/Optical Waste Management

Question 1

What federal agency is charged with regulating safety practices in the workplace?

Answer 1

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 2

What federal agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment?

Answer 2

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Question 3

What is the name of the document that is designed to provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with a partiular substance?

Answer 3

SDS - Safety Data Sheet

Question 4

Is an SDS required for all hazardous materials in an optical environment even if it is a very small office? Yes or no

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What is the proper method of disposing of optical laboratory waste?

Answer 5

Check with your local authorities regarding how to dispose of each waste product in your office and keep it documented.