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<br /> Tracy Distribution Center
<br /> Hazardous Waste Handling Training Acknowledgment
<br /> Some products carried in our warehouse could be considered 'hazardous waste' if they are spilled, leaking, damaged or otherwise
<br /> cannot be sold.These products cannot be thrown in the trash;they must be put in designated totes for pickup and properly disposed.
<br /> These products that are considered 'hazardous waste' are typically Automotive, Cleaning, Laundry and Soaps, Floral, Beauty and
<br /> Health Care and Pest:Control.
<br /> IDENTIFYING:PRODUCTS THAT COULD BECOME HAZARDOUS WASTE(six categories,with typical examples)
<br /> ❑ Corrosive Acids:Lime and scale removers,soap scum removers,some liquid toilet bowl cleaners, rinse aids for dishwashers.
<br /> ❑ Corrosive'Base: Degreasing cleaners, bathroom cleaners with bleach, disinfecting cleaners, ammonia, solid and liquid drain
<br /> openers.
<br /> ❑ Oxidizers: Liquid chlorine,laundry bleach,hydrogen peroxide,pool chemicals,benzoyl peroxide,hair bleach products
<br /> ❑ Flammable and;Aerosols: Lighter fluids, camping fuels,gas and oil treatments,fuel injector cleaners,isopropyl alcohol,extracts
<br /> (vanilla,banana,etc.),and glass cleaners. Any aerosol can.
<br /> ❑ State Regulated and Toxic: Laundry powders and liquids, hand soaps (solid and liquid), shampoos, dishwashing liquids,
<br /> dishwasher detergents, cooking oils and motor oils. Insect repellents, mice or pest traps/bait, pesticides, brake fluid,
<br /> antifreeze/coolant,windshield wash fluid,nicotine gum and patches,hair dyes/coloring.
<br /> ❑ Universal Waste: Household and button batteries, lithium and Ni-Cad batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs, halogen bulbs (not
<br /> including bulbs managed by the lighting contractor).
<br /> CLEAN-UP OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCT SPILLS OR CONTAINER LEAKERS
<br /> ❑ Dry products: Sweep up and place material and container in the designated plastic zip bag, seal the bag and write the product
<br /> name ornthe zip bag with permanent marker. Place in the proper haz waste tote.
<br /> ❑ Liquid spills::Soak up spilled material with absorbent, place in the designated plastic zip bag along with container, seal the bag
<br /> and write the°product name on the zip bag with permanent marker. If there is residual product in the container it must be double
<br /> bagged(see below). Place in proper haz waste tote.
<br /> ❑ Leakers and residual liquid in containers(double bagging):Must be double bagged with the designated plastic zip bag. Place
<br /> extra absorbent in the bag to soak up any liquid that may leak out. Place in proper haz waste tote.
<br /> ❑ Wear Nitrile chemical gloves(and goggles if necessary)when cleaning up liquid spills.
<br /> ❑ Place alLplastic zip bag(s)in the designated haz waste storage tote.
<br /> SEGREGATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCTS
<br /> There are 6 designated totes to segregate the hazardous waste based on its characteristics. Use product examples (above) or
<br /> labelfingredient'key words(see below)to assist in the segregation process:
<br /> ❑ Corrosive Acids—CA: Label Identifiers: Corrosive,vapor harmful, avoid contact with skin or eyes. Ingredient identifiers: Oxalic
<br /> acid, glycolic acid,lactic acid, hydrochloric acid,gluconic acid.
<br /> ❑ Corrosive Base — CB: Label Identifiers: Corrosive, danger, causes burns, avoid contact with skin or eyes, harmful or fatal if
<br /> swallowed,with bleach. Ingredient identifiers:Sodium hypochlorite,ammonia,ammonium hydroxide,sodium hydroxide.
<br /> ❑ Oxidizers — 'OX: Label Identifiers: Danger corrosive may cause severe irritation or damage to eyes and skim, harmful if
<br /> swallowed. Ingredient identifiers: Sodium hypochlorite greater than 5%,hydrogen peroxide.
<br /> ❑ Flammable and Aerosols— FL/AER: Label Identifiers: Flammable, combustible, danger, harmful or fatal if swallowed, contents
<br /> under pressure. Ingredient idenfifiers: Petroleum distillates,isopropyl alcohol acetone,alcohol,methyl alcohol.
<br /> ❑ State Regulated and Toxic—ST: State regulated(see product examples above). Toxic label identifiers:toxic,poison,harmful or
<br /> fatal if swallowed.
<br /> ❑ Universal Waste—UW: See product examples above
<br /> ❑ Unknown—If you are still not sure which tote to place the product in, place it in the State Regulated and Toxic tote.
<br /> STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
<br /> ❑ All designated chemical storage totes must have labels with the store number and address written on it.
<br /> ❑ When material(s)are first added to the tote the date must written on the label(accumulation start date).
<br /> The employee's signature below acknowledges they have received and understand that it is their responsibility to work safely and
<br /> follow all procedures and rules outlined above and that if there are any questions regarding the Hazardous Waste Handleing,s/he
<br /> should ask a Manager or Supervisor.
<br /> Date Facility
<br /> Employee's Name(Print) Employee's Signature
<br /> I certify the above°named employee has been trained on the items indicated above,under my supervision.
<br /> Trainers Name(Print) Trainers Signature
<br /> Rev 4/30/11 Retain completed copy in employee's Safety Training file
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