Kiewit Building Group Newsletter 7/23/14 Volume 2 Week 30 1
2 Proper Labeling and Identifying Hazardous Material All Chemical Containers Must be Properly Labeled!!! Hazardous materials can be silent killers. Almost every workplace has varying amounts of chemicals that if mishandled, spilled or combined, will cause great harm and even death. It is important that you have a basic knowledge of how to recognize these chemicals, where they may be found, and what to do, or not do, about hazardous material spills. PROPER DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE All hazardous material should be disposed of in a designated, labeled waste container. If the project is generating hazardous waste, it must be disposed of in designated areas and include a hazardous waste label. Examples of Hazardous Material on Kiewit Jobs Include: Used Oil and Antifreeze (potential) Oil, Form Oil (potential) Paints, Paint Thinners Adhesives Epoxy/Resins Acetone and other Solvents Rags saturated with solvents Broken mercury containing lamps Questions as to whether a material is hazardous or not, and/or how to be handled, need to be addressed with your foreman, superintendent or the Environmental Coordinator on site.
3 Secondary Containment in the Field? Required for all containers 55 gallons or greater. Concrete Cure Epoxy/Resins Petroleum based materials, etc. Proper Storage & Labeling Hazardous Waste Disposal Located in Designated Area (Green C-Van), along with other waste materials: Designated Storage Areas for Flammables: Flammable Cabinet Do s & Don ts: YES: Adhesives WD 40 Gas Cans PVC Glue Spray Paint Motor Oil Cutting Oil NO: Epoxy Hilti Shots Propane Tanks Temperature Sensitive Products (MEK) Oily Rags Solvent Soaked Rags Used Oil Filters Contaminated Soil Contaminated Rags shall be properly stored
4 Universal Waste & Non- Hazardous Waste Typically Universal waste is recycled. Kiewit has recycling programs with Hilti and Waste Management. Contact your Environmental Coordinator for information. Universal Waste Includes: Batteries Fluorescent Bulbs Aerosol Cans Mercury Containing Items Non-Hazardous Waste (Trash): Construction Debris Office Trash Lunch Trash Scrap Metal Wood Ensure waste types are separated to minimize disposal costs and increase recycling revenue.
5 Subcontractor Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Subcontractors working on Kiewit projects are responsible for hazardous and universal waste they bring on the job site. Subcontractors are responsible and required to properly store and remove from site hazardous materials and universal waste at the completion o f the project or as requested by the Environmental Coordinator. Subcontractors should have Spill Kits on site and in their work areas, as well as on their work vehicles. Subcontractors are not to use Kiewit s designated hazardous waste or universal waste storage areas without the expressed permission of the On-Site Environmental Coordinator or Project Manager.
6 Spill Prevention and Response A Spill is defined as any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing into the environment. PREVENT SPILLS: Observe equipment for leaks and report to project environmental coordinator Good housekeeping Good fueling practices Close paint, fuel and chemical containers HANDLE SPILLS: STEP 1 Evacuate ALL Non Essential Personnel STEP 2 Identify The Source of the Release STEP 3 Isolate the Release & Clean-up STEP 4 Notify the Environmental Coordinator STEP 5 Document the Release (Superintendents & Foremen) Take Photos & Complete the Environmental Incident Report form in KieTrac Program The environmental coordinator is responsible for contacting any emergency response teams and/or reporting the release to the proper agencies.
7 Environmental Impact of Hazardous Material Spills Impacts drinking water Impacts recreational and agricultural water Impacts aquatic wildlife (e.g. fish kills) Impacts wetlands and other sensitive environments Impacts wildlife
8 Kiewit Best Practices Concrete trucks must be washed out only in designated washout pits. Washout pits must be a fabricated container or a lined pit. Washout Pits shall have proper signage. Never pour anything down a storm drain. (Dilution is NEVER the Solution) Wash your tools inside of appropriate area