1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1.1. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents the procedure for storage and disposal of hazardous waste. All waste streams for ARS Aleut Analytical, LLC (AAA) will undergo this process. 2.0 SUMMARY 2.1. As the laboratory generates waste, it is accumulated following the procedures list in this document. 2.2. When applicable, drums are used to store waste. As the accumulated drums are filled, they are moved to the storage area following the procedures in this document. 2.3. Drums cannot be stored longer than 180 days. 3.0 SAFETY 3.1. Each waste stream shall be treated as a potential health hazard. Excessive exposure to these waste streams must be reduced to the lowest possible level by using appropriate …show more content…
The toxicity or carcinogenicity of every reagent used in this method has not been practically defined. Each chemical compound shall be treated as a potential health hazard. Exposure to these chemicals must be reduced to the lowest possible level by whatever means available. 3.2.1. A reference file of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is available to all personnel. Analysts shall review this source of information before using any of the reagents/chemicals specified in this or any other AAA SOP. 3.3. Solvent resistant gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and a lab coat are required to be worn by the analyst during sample preparation or in any other laboratory situation in which contact with reagents/chemicals could possibly occur. 3.4. Wastes associated with the analysis must be treated, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. 4.0 APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT 4.1. Drum …show more content…
Pollution prevention includes any method which reduces the amount of toxic substances used and which minimizes waste streams. The laboratory uses solvents, reagents, and standards that are frequently toxic. Some of these substances may escape into the atmosphere by evaporation, and some are carried out of the laboratory by the fume hood system. Minimizing the quantity of the substances used and minimizing their exposure to the atmosphere are important in pollution prevention. Containers of samples, standards, solvents, and reagents shall be kept closed if possible. 10.2. When reagents, solvents, or standards are ordered, consideration shall be given to the recommended expiration dates. These substances shall be obtained in amounts that will be utilized prior to the expiration date if possible. 11.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT 11.1. AAA’s policy is to conduct laboratory waste management consistent with all applicable rules and regulations. 11.2. AAA places satellite waste accumulation drums designated for specific types of waste in appropriate locations throughout the laboratory, when applicable. It is imperative that laboratory personnel be familiar with and use this system properly. 12.0 REFERENCES 12.1. Guidance for Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OSHA Fact Sheets, March 2003. 12.2. Guidance for Preparing Standard Operating
The piece of legislation that is responsible for enforcing and regulating the production of hazardous waste, its type of management and disposal methods is known as The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales)Regulations 2005. According to The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales)Regulations 2005 part 1 of the legislation it states in article 4 of the waste directive is that the waste must be disposed of in a way that doesn’t harm human health or resorting to ways which would degrade the environment such as the surrounding surface such as soil, the natural flora in the area and the local fauna of the surrounding environment.
“The idea is that we should get up and carry our waste to a common area trash can and then, paper and other recyclable products will go into that blue bag,” Fountain said. “Custodial does separate out recyclables from non-recyclables so this will alleviate their work.”
Landfill is the most frequent waste disposal method all around the world. The present of landfill is recognised as being an important in this days as well as future, especially in low and middle income countries since it is the easiest way to build. Generally, there is two types of landfill can be classified, dry-tomb and bioreactor.
With the disposal of solid waste from process, manufacturing and its waste pose considerable challenges for many organizations. Since, landfilling has become limited, and with the cost of waste disposal continuing to rise, they needed alternative measures.
Florida International University recognizes its contribution to the accumulation of waste considering that it produces about seven million pounds of waste each year (Figueroa, 2010). Unlike other universities that still remain adamant in investing on green practices, FIU has, “governed by the State of Florida under Florida Statute 403.714 and The Florida Solid Waste Management Act of 1988” (FIU, 2011), established its own internal ‘green machine’ or solid waste and environmental protection system via the FIU Custodial Services Office. The university’s efforts in ensuring efficient solid waste management even “far exceeds the minimum standards” (FIU, 2011) required by law. What makes the solid waste management efforts of the university one-of-a kind is the establishment of a “single stream recycling program which means that all recyclable items can be placed into one bin and do not have to be sorted” (FIU, 2011). Nevertheless, despite the use of single recycle bins, proper labeling has to accompany each bin to ensure that only materials that are recyclable are placed in the bins. There are also different sized of bins which are placed stra...
The dangerous substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require risks from the indoor storage of dangerous substances to be controlled by elimination or by reducing the quantities of such substances in the workplace to a minimum and providing mitigation to protect against foreseeable incidents. Because the vapors of flammable liquids ignite and burn easily, strict storage requirements are essential.
The collected solid waste is delivered to one of three solid waste facilities (Kwajalein, Meck, or Roi-Namur) by the solid waste division or by individual departments. Although incineration and landfilling activities occur on Roi-Namur and Meck Islands, the Kwajalein Solid Waste Management Facility is the central receiving area for the majority of solid wastes generated. Waste reduction and waste minimization at USAG-KA is primarily focused on reducing the volume of solid waste generated and increase solid waste diversion to prevent potentially useful material from being thrown
There are many different types of radioactive waste, but the two major types are “low-level waste” and “high-level waste” (“Radioactive Waste Management”). There are a few different ways that we can store these wastes depending on what level they are. The low-level waste mainly comes from medical facilities or some type of industry (“Radioactive Waste Management”). In order to dispose of the low level wastes, they are usually placed in a radioactive waste material storage bin and stored at the hospital or site that they were produced at (“Radioactive Waste Production”). There are only a few sites that will actually take the low level wastes and store them in the United States. However, they will only take specific types of this low level waste and will only allow the wastes from certain permitted states (“Radioactive Waste Production”). The low-level wastes can also be disposed of by being placed ...
The ordinance prohibits dumping of garbage anywhere other than those recognized and established garbage facilities, dumping of unclean and unsegregated waste, discharging of human dirt along the creeks and rivers, throwing of wastes in creeks, rivers, public places such as roads, sidewalks and establishments, and burning of garbage that are non-biodegradable wastes. It also requires residents to practice separating of wastes. Reusable solid wastes such as bottles, plastics, cellophanes and papers shall be brought to the community material recovery facility duly segregated or directly to the agent-buyers. Non-recyclable materials and special solid wastes will be brought to the material recovery facility, while hazardous wastes or chemicals will be disposed in coordination with concerned government agencies according to prescribed methods. The local government is responsible for collecting reusable, recyclable and non-biodegradable waste materials from the material recovery facilities; and transporting them to the recycling centers and or to the municipal material recovery facility. Collection of segregated solid wastes is scheduled per
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As a few hospitals are discarding waste in a heedless, disgraceful and unpredictable way(Mathur). Absence of isolation hones brings about blending of healing facility waste with general residue making the entire waste stream unsafe. Improper isolation eventually brings about an inaccurate technique for residue disposal(Mathur).
Different administrators choose different methods of waste disposal which can depend on the size of the hospital and the available systems of waste disposal in the area. Whichever way of waste disposal that a hospital administrator chooses, He/she should consider the environment implications of the same. Neriz Alicia & Ramis (2014) ascertain that: Biomedical waste is capable of inflicting injuries to both the healthcare worker and the patient or anyone around
The common understanding of biosafety originated from the practical guidance issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) on techniques for use in laboratories. WHO considers biosafety as "the containment
The mistakes of the past need not be repeated, for hazardous waste can be controlled using methods that prevent damage to human health and the environment. These methods have been neglected in the past primarily because they cost more than indiscriminate or careless dumping, and because no law required their use(Kiefer, 1981, p.51).
“Office of Environmental Health and Safety.” Hazardous waste. n.p. , n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.