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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for FALLING PRICES INC as of May 20, 2020. Open violations from November 21, 2019 inspection hazardous wastes. Provide disposal records for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes and stored longer than the number of days specified in Title 22 CCR for your hazardous waste generator status. ❑ This violation was corrected ❑This violation will be corrected by(date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Violation#106-Failed to train employees on waste handling and emergency procedures. OBSERVATION: At the time of inspection, it could not be demonstrated (not necessarily documented)that employees who handle hazardous waste were properly trained, based on the following observations: 1.A plywood shelf was observed containing a bottle of choline chloride Hi-LR, Bat Magic-bat repellent scent packs, Ultra Shield EX Fly Spray, Tide Odor Rescue In-Wash Laundry Booster pods, Daisy' Goat Milk Laundry Soap, Glostick Flying Insect Trap, boxes of Miracle Gro All Purpose Plant Food, boxes of Pic Fly Ribbon insect traps,Wondershop Globe Lights(see photos IMG 9623-44).A plywood box was observed filled with boxes of Festive Battery Operated LED Timer Lights(IMG 9645-6).Another plywood box was observed filled with health & beauty products, including but not limited to, bottles of lotion, liquid shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash, and mouthwash, boxes of Garnier Nutrisse and Clairol permanent hair coloring kits, and toothpaste(IMG 9651-66). According to Sarah Rowland,Assistant Store Manager, all of the facility's weekly liquid laundry detergent had already been sold to customers. When asked how the facility manages items, including liquid chemicals, such as laundry detergent and other cleaners,that are found broken or leaking in the facility or in a product shipment to the facility, Sarah Rowland, Assistant Store Manager, stated that the facility throws any broken or leaking items into the trash. When asked how the facility cleans up a spill of a liquid chemical, Sarah stated the facility employees will use paper towels to clean up a spill and throw the paper towels into the trash. When asked what the facility does with items, including liquid chemicals,that are not bought by customers by the time the store closes on Saturday, Sarah stated that items will be left on the sales floor for another week to be sold to customers.According to Sarah, if the items still do not sell by the end of the second week,the facility will throw the items into the trash. The facility has not implemented a hazardous waste management and training program. REGULATION GUIDANCE: The business owner must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately implement a hazardous waste management and training program and train the employees on this program. Provide proof of training and training materials within 30 days to the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)for employees whose responsibilities include hazardous waste. Page 3 of 4