Safety Regulations and Procedures ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Reuse, Recycling or Disposal of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) - S70.

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1 Safety Regulations and Procedures ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Reuse, Recycling or Disposal of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) - S70.40 Rev 11/96 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY ACTIONS (follow as appropriate to the circumstances): 1. Evacuate the area. 2. If needed, call 911 for HAZMAT Emergency Response Team. 3. Safety permitting, contain the release or spill of chemicals. * 4. Notify your Principal/Site Manager and Head Custodian. 5. Notify Director, Safety and Risk Management. 6. Notify Director, Operations and Maintenance. 7. Notify your Area Director. 8. Submit an incident report within one eight hour work day of the incident. This could be as simple as closing a valve, or rolling a drum so the bung hole is higher to prevent continued spilling, or dispersing absorbent material on a liquid spill. Ensure equipment (e.g., appropriate personal protective equipment, absorbents and disposal containers which could include plastic bags) is on site to handle emergencies you may experience. High School and Plant Maintenance shops have been provided emergency spill kits. High School and Middle School science rooms have been provided emergency absorbent kits. PURPOSE SCOPE REGULATIONS To provide guidance for the handling, transfer and storage of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) from district facilities for reuse, recycling or disposal. This regulation/procedure applies to all sites and employees. The primary impact will be in areas that use/generate chemicals for recycling or disposal (i.e., custodians, pro-tech, science, industrial arts, arts, and maintenance shops). For the protection of people and the environment, the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter , Dangerous Waste Management. DEFINITIONS Waste Identification Waste Categories As a waste generator, District 81 is responsible for determining whether generated chemical wastes meet the State of Washington and/or federal government's definition of dangerous waste. Dangerous waste must be handled, stored, transported and disposed of in a safe and legal manner. Per WAC , certain "discarded chemicals," certain chemical "waste sources," certain "characteristic" waste based on ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity and/or toxicity, and certain "criteria" wastes based on toxicity, persistence and/or carcinogenicity. The "criteria" waste category is specific to Washington State whereas the other categories are also federal categories. Page 1 of 6

2 Safety Regulations and Procedures ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Reuse, Recycling or Disposal of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) - S70.40 Rev 11/96 Hazardous Waste Dangerous Waste (DW) Satellite Accumulation Area 90-Day Accumulation Area Permitted Facility A federal term to mean primarily chemical waste. However, it is sometimes generalized by some people to mean any type of hazardous or toxic waste to include radioactive and biological materials. Generally speaking, District 81 HAZMAT waste may include used/waste motor oils, antifreeze, solvents, paints, acids, bases, laboratory chemicals, mercury (thermometers), etc. A term used by Washington State to describe HAZMAT waste. Washington has two categories: 1) Dangerous Waste(DW); and 2) Extremely Hazardous Waste (EHW). Some EHW is listed separately as Acutely Hazardous Waste (AHW). Any district facility. Quantity limited to 55 gallons or less of each waste stream. The specified temporary storage area at plant department on Garland Avenue. A facility legally allowed to treat, store or dispose of HAZMAT waste. District 81 has an EPA/State permit to temporarily accumulate HAZMAT waste. RESPONSIBILITY Safety Services vendor contact records information training Principal / Site manager minimize waste pickup/transfer request Coordinate the collection and transfer of HAZMAT from district buildings. Act as the central point of contact for vendors involved in the transport, treatment, storage and disposal of HAZMAT generated by the district. Submit and maintain records and reports concerning HAZMAT waste in accordance with state and federal laws. Provide Site Managers with information on recycling, minimizing generated waste and directions for preparing HAZMAT for reuse, recycling or disposal. Provide HAZCOM training, as needed, to personnel who will handle, transfer and store HAZMAT (e.g., site, maintenance and/or warehouse personnel). Responsible for the safe handling, use and storage of all HAZMAT on the site. Ensure containers are properly labeled, securely closed and properly stored in a clean secure environment. Additional guidelines are under the "PACKAGING" subheading listed below. Minimize HAZMAT waste through product substitution, recycling or reducing the amount of chemicals used by the site. E.g., in science use microexperiments; in cleaning, "more is not better;" and, in prof-tech don't contaminate your used oil with chlorinated (or any halogen) solvents. In fact, use of halogenated solvents (e.g., chloro-, fluoro- and bromo-type compounds) should be eliminated and replaced with appropriate environmentally cleaner substitutes. Contact Safety Services for the transfer of HAZMAT to any other site. Photo Page 2 of 6

3 Safety Regulations and Procedures ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Reuse, Recycling or Disposal of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) - S70.40 Rev 11/96 copy the form on page S and follow the example on page S Safety Services will evaluate the request, conduct a site visit, as needed, and then coordinate HAZMAT transfer with the plant maintenance department via a written maintenance request. HAZCOM training leaks/spills Director Operations & Maintenance Department Ensure all employees receive the annual Hazard Communication/Worker Right to Know training; see the Safety Manual, section S80. For science rooms/curriculums see the Chemical Hygiene Manual. All employees and many students should know what a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is and how to read and use it. Call Safety Services if assistance is needed. The MSDS is a great teaching tool since the EPA requires its use in industry. Be prepared to contain and/or clean up any release or spill of HAZMAT. Report to Safety Services the release or spill of any HAZMAT product greater than five gallons or any amount of a highly toxic materials such as mercury. Assist Safety Services and, or Site Managers in containing and/or cleaning up the release or spill of HAZMAT. Transfer HAZMAT from a designated site within ten working days of receipt of a maintenance request from Safety Services. Safety Services will provide training, as needed, for maintenance personnel handling the HAZMAT. Maintain a HAZMAT Storage Locker for temporary accumulation of HAZMAT. Purchasing/Warehouse Store usable HAZMAT consistent with storage capabilities. PACKAGING Labeling s Compatibility Secondary Containment Use your Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to gather the correct labeling information and label each container with the name of the product and/or each constituent (e.g., used oil, hydrochloric acid, mercury), and the hazards (e.g., flammable, corrosive, toxic). Also, see the Safety Manual, section S80, for specific guidelines on labeling. Stick-on labels are available from the district warehouse. Request the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) label which is stocked in two sizes: 1) 2.5 x 3.5 inch, stock number 9M7200; and 2) 1 x 3 inch, stock number 9M7210. Secure each item in a separate, leak-proof container which does not react with the chemical. If in good condition, the original container is preferred. Replace any caps or lids that are not leak-proof or appear in questionable condition. Do not combine or store incompatible HAZMAT in the same container or adjacent to each other. Separate potentially reactive substances (e.g., acids, bases, oxidizers or flammables) in order to prevent reactions during handling, transfer or storage. Provide a pan or "second container" for any primary container that might leak, rupture or in any other way may be unreliable to contain the HAZMAT. Page 3 of 6

4 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT) REPORT FORM (type or print clearly) To: Industrial Hygienist, Safety Services, Administration Building, Spokane Public Schools Date:. From: Reporting Site:. Site Manager's Initial:. Contact Person(s):. Phone Number(s):. Location of Materials (Bldg & Room #):. NOTE: HAZMAT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP UNLESS INVENTORIED ON THIS FORM. Prior to pickup ensure materials are cleaned, categorized, segregated, labeled and boxed being mindful of compatibility. Review your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to gather the correct labeling information (name & hazard) and to be more aware of safe handling, storage and transfer procedures. DO NOT DISPOSE OF HAZMAT DOWN DRAINS OR IN TRASH CONTAINERS. Advise Safety Services of any known special handling requirements. Item # Name and/or description for each item. If unknown, so state. If a mixture, state/estimate the percent/amount of each ingredient. Physical State: solid, liquid or gas. Type: glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc. Condition: good, fair, or poor. Size. Amount of Material: lbs & volume: pints, qts, gal, liters, etc. O = opened U = unopened (never used) Usable? Yes or No. Comments: Page 4 of 6

5 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT) REPORT FORM (type or print clearly) To: Industrial Hygienist, Safety Services, Administration Building, Spokane Public Schools Date: From: Reporting Site: Shadle Park H.S.. Site Manager Initial: E.A.. Contact Person(s): Mike Page, Head Custodian and Hank Mendoza, Science Dept. Phone Number(s): Location of Materials (Bldg & Room Number): Main bldg rooms 123 (auto shop) and 204 (chemistry lab room) NOTE: HAZMAT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP UNLESS INVENTORIED ON THIS FORM. Prior to pickup ensure materials are cleaned, categorized, segregated, labeled and boxed being mindful of compatibility. Review your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to gather the correct labeling information (name & hazard) and to be more aware of safe handling, storage and transfer procedures. DO NOT DISPOSE OF HAZMAT DOWN DRAINS OR IN TRASH CONTAINERS. Advise Safety Services of any known special handling requirements. Item # Name and/or description for each item. If unknown, so state. If a mixture, state/estimate the percent/amount of each ingredient. Physical State: solid, liquid or gas. Type: glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc. Condition: good, fair, or poor. Size. Amount of Material: lbs & volume: pints, qts, gal, liters, etc. O = opened U = unopened (never used) Usable? Yes or No. 1 Sulfuric acid, H 2 SO 4, 18 molar liquid glass good 2.37 liter 2.37 liters U yes 2 Hydrochloric acid, HCl, plus unknown liquid glass good 2.5 liter 750 milliliters O no 3 Sulfuric acid, H 2 SO 4, fuming liquid glass good 2.37 liter 1.1 liters O yes 4 Used lacquer thinner liquid metal good 1 gallon 1 gal O no 5 Used motor oil liquid metal good 55 gallon 55 gallons O no 6 Used motor oil contaminated w/solvents 7 WD 40 lubricant in aerosol can; spray nozzle broken liquid metal good 55 gallon 55 gallons O no liquid metal good 1 pint 1 pint O no 8 Sludge from solvent parts washer sludge metal good 5 gallon 3 gallons O no 9 Still bottoms from solvent distiller sludge metal good 55 gallon 55 gallons O no 10 Four glass mercury solid/liquid plastic/glass good 4 liter 1 gallon O no Page 5 of 6

6 thermometers/broken 11 Shellac, pure orange liquid metal good 5 gallon 5 gallons O no \ \ \ \ No others. Comments: THIS IS A SAMPLE FORM. PLEASE FOLLOW EXAMPLES PROVIDED. Do not use this form to request transfer of hazmat - use/copy the blank form on the previous page. Page 6 of 6