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Stericycle Environmental Solutions <br /> HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM <br /> 12 IGNITABLEIREACTIVE PROCEDURE <br /> Stericycle will take precautions to prevent accidental ignition or reaction of ignitable or reactive waste. This waste <br /> shall be separated and protected from sources of ignition or reaction including but not limited to:open flames, <br /> smoking,cutting and welding, hot surfaces,frictional heat,sparks(static,electrical,or mechanical),spontaneous <br /> ignition (e.g.,from heat-producing chemical reactions),and radiant heat. While ignitable or reactive waste is <br /> being handled,Stericycle will prohibit smoking and open flame to specially designated locations. "No Smoking" <br /> signs shall be conspicuously placed wherever there is a hazard from ignitable or reactive waste. <br /> 13 BULKING PROCEDURES <br /> FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND OIL BASED PAINT <br /> Personal Protective Equipment: <br /> Blue Nitrile(Inner)Gloves Disposable Tyvek(Polycoated) <br /> Steel-toe Safety Boots PVC Coated(Outer)Gloves <br /> Respirators-Full-face/Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridges <br /> Safety Equipment: <br /> Absorbent Fire Extinguishers <br /> Shovels Brooms <br /> First Aid Kit Emergency Eyewash/Shower <br /> Non sparking tools Bonding and Grounding Straps <br /> Funnels <br /> Material Handling Equipment: <br /> Carts Drum Dolly <br /> Forklift Pallet Jack <br /> GUIDELINES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: <br /> a. Only trained personnel will bulk materials. Required PPE will be worn at all times. <br /> b. Personnel will be made aware of the location of spill and emergency response equipment. <br /> Equipment will be identified by orange safety flags(i.e.fire extinguisher,safety shower, etc.). <br /> c. Personnel will observe all safety precautions for bulking (i.e. bonding and grounding of containers and <br /> drums) <br /> d. All materials containing volatile organic compounds(solvents, paints, inks,etc.)shall be closed at all <br /> times except during actual transfer between containers. Liquid spills shall be contained and <br /> recovered immediately. All porous materials,such as cloth or paper,that are contaminated with <br /> volatile organic liquids shall be stored in closed containers. <br /> 12 <br />