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.
When is it okay to clean up a spill?
If cleaning up in a lab; only up to a gallon.
Used Oil facts.
- Non-hazardous
- Universal waste unless you add something to it
- Must be labeled
What is considered Pharmaceutical Waste?
Unused medicine that must be sent back to the manufacturer.
How far away do danger signs need to be posted from what they’re indicating on?
25-50 feet away.
What is the requirement of drums for 90-day storage areas?
Must be labeled in 55 gallon drums (not full).
What are the Waste Container Requirements (accumulation areas)?
- Secondary containers should be labeled
- Keep near area where it is generated
- Kept from incompatible materials
- Labeled in english and facing out
Waste Handling Requirements.
- Manifest must be filled out
- Containers are sealed
- Move containers to suitable transport device
- Do not overload carts
What are the rules for disposing of waste gasses?
- Contact supplier for cylinder pick up
- Do not bleed gas into atmosphere to dispose
How do you dispose of empty containers?
- Triple rinse
- Remove label
- Can be reused or recycled
What do you do if a container held p-type waste?
Dispose of the container as hazardous waste.
What do you consider universal waste?
All light bulbs and batteries.
All light bulbs and batteries are considered universal waste except for which 2?
- Standard incandescent bulb
- Alkaline batteries
When are fluorescent bulbs considered hazardous waste?
When they are broken.
What are Category A Infectious Substances considered?
High Consequence Dangerous Good.
What is a Class 1 hazard?
Explosives.
What is a Class 2 hazard?
Compressed gasses.
What is a Class 3 hazard?
Flammable liquids.
What is a Class 4 hazard?
Flammable solids.
What is a Class 5 hazard?
Oxidizers.
What is a Class 6 hazard?
Toxic substances.
What is a Class 7 hazard?
Radioactive substances.
What is a Class 8 hazard?
Corrosives.
What is a Class 9 hazard?
Miscellaneous.
What is important for vehicles transporting infectious substances?
Must be placarded containing the 4-digit UN number.
What is the radiation limit for workers?
5,000 millirem.
What are dosimeters used for?
Measuring radiation.
Which employees work under the Incident Commander and considered command staff?
- Public Information Officer
- Liaison Officer
- Safety Officer
Which employees are considered general staff?
- Operations Section Chief
- Planning Section Chief
- Logistics Section Chief
- Finance/admin Section Chief
LQGs must:
- have epa #
- Contingency plan
- File annual report
- Enter agreements with ER