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HOW CAN WE HELP <br /> They way we can help meet SB14 is in prevention, recycling and being responsible for our own <br /> actions. <br /> A. PREVENTION <br /> All hazardous aste that can be generated or released, requires an act to create it. <br /> Whether we change the oil from a motor, grease from a gear box, or handling a S02 <br /> cylinder etc., we can do a lot to prevent and reduce the amount of hazardous material being <br /> generated by being using good judgement and proper handling practices. <br /> -in maintenance, when we work with oils and greases, we should use care in handling the <br /> containers and a equipment so that we don't spill anymore than necessary. Try to use <br /> the same container each time to transport the waste oil and grease(provided it does not <br /> leak) so that we don't generate more and more contaminated waste buckets. Make sure <br /> that the equipment is buttoned up and secured when finished so that it doesn't leak and <br /> water or other contaminants cannot get in and force us to change the grease or oil out <br /> again or sooner than needed. Also, if you are opening drums of chemicals, grease and oil, <br /> make sure you cover the drums or tanks back so again nothing will get into them and tum <br /> it into a hazardous waste. Moreover, be careful not to puncture a tank or drum with a <br /> forklift. Always c can up after you fill or empty containers and your work area to prevent a <br /> larger clean up ater. With propane tanks, we can shut off forklifts when not using them <br /> instead of keeping them running while you do something else for long periods of time <br /> especially in an enclosed area with little or no ventilation. Also, no smoking should be done <br /> on or around a lift. <br /> B. The Three R's: REUSE. RECYCLE. REDUCE <br /> -Reuse sorbant pads as much as possible. Reuse the same handling container for the <br /> same lubricant or chemicals. Reuse chemicals and lubricants where possible. <br /> -Recycling can help reducing hazardous material generation greatly. Make sure to place <br /> used oils, solvents, antifreeze in recycling drums. Don't mix with other chemicals or <br /> lubricants which then renders it useless for recycling. <br /> -Reduce the amount of hazardous waste we generate by proper handling of chemicals and <br /> lubricants, changing out oils on a regular basis and avoiding unecessary accidents which <br /> cause spills. <br /> C. Attitude <br /> When we approach any job, we should be always thinking of safety and handling every <br /> chemical and lub cant property and safely. Use protective gear at all times. Use the proper <br /> containers and ones that don't leak. Make sure you have spill pads or other equipment with <br /> you when you are doing a job so clean up can be done immediately if a spill occurs. Don't <br /> get careless, it does not take much to make a simple mistake that could be dangerous and <br /> costly. We have to go into each job thinking of how we can achieve the work and objective <br /> safely and environmentally protective. Remember that we have to work and live in this <br /> environment and those who have children, their future depends on it. <br />