Waste categories can include solid waste, exploration and production waste, universal waste, and hazardous waste

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1 Hazardous Waste

2 Every year, 3.36 billion lbs of toxic waste is disposed of or released into the environment Waste categories can include solid waste, exploration and production waste, universal waste, and hazardous waste PPT-SM-HW

3 Hazardous waste is a solid, liquid, or gaseous material with certain properties that could be dangerous to human health or the environment PPT-SM-HW

4 In regulatory terms, hazardous waste is waste that appears on one of the four Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste lists or displays one of the four characteristics of hazardous waste: ignitable, corrosive, reactive, and toxic PPT-SM-HW

5 Characteristic Ignitable Corrosive Description Catches fire under certain conditions Corrodes metal or has a very high or low ph Reactive Unstable and explodes or produces toxic fumes, gases, and vapors when mixed with water or under other conditions, such as heat or pressure Toxic Harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed, or it leaches toxic chemicals into the soil or ground water when disposed of on land PPT-SM-HW

6 Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, such as Chemical manufacturing Metal production Metal fabrication Petroleum processing PPT-SM-HW

7 Some ways to reduce waste include Using catalysts to speed up chemical reactions and convert oil into useful products efficiently Recovering products from process waters Using cogeneration (generating electricity and steam for facility use; allows waste heat to be captured for use in refinery processes) Using collection sites to properly dispose of motor oil PPT-SM-HW

8 Many companies are required to have a waste management plan that gives workers information on proper disposal procedures PPT-SM-HW

9 It is your company s responsibility to make sure every effort is made to prevent hazardous waste spills and to clean them up immediately PPT-SM-HW

10 The purpose of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule is to help facilities prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines PPT-SM-HW

11 PPT-SM-HW 2016 The SPCC applies to a facility that Stores, transfers, uses, or consumes oil or oil products, such as diesel fuel, gasoline, and lube oil Stores more than 1,320 US gal in aboveground containers (only count containers with 55 gal or greater storage capacity) or more than 42,000 gal in completely buried containers Could reasonably be expected to discharge oil into navigable waters of the US or adjoining shorelines, such as lakes, rivers, and streams 11

12 The SPCC rule requires facility owners or operators to create and use an SPCC plan The plan Must be in writing and maintained at the facility May include the facility s storage capacity, discharge prevention measures and drainage controls, ways to dispose of recovered materials, and emergency contact lists and phone numbers PPT-SM-HW

13 Some safety precautions for storing and handling hazardous waste drums and containers to prevent leaks and spills include Unlabeled drums and containers must be considered hazardous and handled accordingly until the contents are positively identified and labeled Fire extinguishing equipment must be on hand and ready for use to control incipient fires Workers not actually involved in opening drums or containers must be kept a safe distance away from the drums or containers being opened PPT-SM-HW

14 The first step of an emergency response operation is to observe that a spill or release has happened PPT-SM-HW

15 Workers can usually detect an emergency release through their senses Signs of a hazardous release can include Liquid in unusual places A high pitched whistling sound Strange odors Visible vapors, fumes, bubbles, or foam PPT-SM-HW

16 Review your company s emergency response plan to find out what the company considers an emergency release Depending on the size and location of the release, it may be necessary to get state and local emergency response organizations and agencies involved PPT-SM-HW

17 Untrained workers must not respond to a hazardous spill Workers who perform hazardous waste cleanup operations or perform hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities in both general and construction industries require special training PPT-SM-HW

18 There are five levels of HAZWOPER training Training Level First Responder Awareness Level First Responder Operations Level Duty Workers who may witness or discover a hazardous substance release and have been trained to start an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities about the release; do nothing beyond notifying the authorities Workers who respond defensively to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances by containing the release from a safe distance, keeping the release from spreading, and preventing nearby workers from being exposed; must not attempt to plug, patch, or stop the release; must only set up initial site control PPT-SM-HW

19 Training Level Hazardous Materials Technician Duty Responds to stop the release and knows how to implement the company s plan and carry out decontamination Hazardous Materials Specialist Requires specific knowledge of the substances to be contained and acts as the point of contact with all government authorities On-scene incident commander Assumes control of the scene and implements the command system, the company s plan, and state and local emergency response plans PPT-SM-HW

20 Hazardous waste can be dangerous to human health and the environment, and must be managed by trained workers. Stay informed and know how to act if there is a leak or spill. PPT-SM-HW

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22 Sign and date this quiz sheet. Circle the letter representing the correct answer to each quiz question below. Name: Date: Hazardous Waste Safety Meeting Quiz: Hazardous Waste 2017 PEC Safety, Inc. 1. is a solid, liquid, or gaseous material with certain properties that could be dangerous to human health or the environment. A. Hazardous waste B. Industrial hygiene C. Contraband D. Behavior based safety 2. The four characteristics of hazardous waste are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, and. A. Solid B. Toxic C. Invisible D. Color 3. Many companies are required to have a(n) that gives workers information on proper disposal procedures. A. Emergency action plan B. Job safety analysis C. Safety meeting D. Waste management plan 4. It is responsibility to make sure every effort is made to prevent hazardous waste spills and to clean them up immediately. A. Your company s B. Your C. Your supervisor s D. Your mentor s 5. The purpose of the rule is to help facilities prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) C. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 6. The first step of an emergency response operation is to. A. Try to contain the spill B. Call the authorities C. Observe that a spill or release has happened D. Block off the area where the emergency is happening 7. An emergency release can usually be detected through a(n). A. Safety meeting B. Operator complaint C. Worker s senses D. Forklift certification evaluation 8. Signs of a hazardous release can include liquid in unusual places, a high pitched whistling sound, strange odors, and. A. Adverse weather B. Personal protective equipment C. Safety cans D. Visible vapors, fumes, bubbles, or foam 9. There are levels of HAZWOPER training. A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six 10. Untrained workers must respond to a hazardous spill. A. Always B. Not C. Immediately D. Call for help then immediately QUIZ-SM-Hazardous Waste FEB 2017

23 Instructors: The following key shows the answers for the Hazardous Waste safety meeting quiz. 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B Safety Meeting Answer Keys: Hazardous Waste 2017 PEC Safety, Inc. KEY-SM-Hazardous Waste FEB 2017

24 This is to certify that has successfully completed the PEC Safety Meeting Hazardous Waste Instructor Date Awarded

25 STUDENT ROSTER INSTRUCTOR NAME SAFETY MEETING NAME SAFETY MEETING DATE COMPANY NAME Student Instructions: Print and sign your name. Also, provide your date of birth or the last four digits of your social security number PRINT STUDENT NAME (CLEARLY) STUDENT SIGNATURE LAST 4 SSN or DOB 2014 PEC Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.