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0 Hazardous Waste Management <br /> STORES <br /> OVERVIEW <br /> Federal , State , and Local laws regulate the handling , storage and disposal of Hazardous Waste . The <br /> disposal of any Hazardous Waste into the storm drain system , toilet , sinks , floor drains , or in the regular <br /> trash containers , bins and dumpsters is strictly forbidden . <br /> The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance in the safe , proper handling , management and storage of <br /> Hazardous Waste . Topics covered include : <br /> • What is Hazardous Material / Hazardous Waste <br /> • Training requirements per 99 ¢ Only Stores ' policy <br /> • Hazardous Waste accumulation totes and required labels <br /> • Proper labeling of Hazardous Waste Totes <br /> • Types of Hazardous Wastes <br /> • Proper clean - up procedures for Hazardous Waste spills <br /> • Hazardous Waste Pick up process ( by Hauler) <br /> • Required Documentation <br /> • Hazardous Waste Inspection Reporting <br /> Every 99er is responsible for ensuring Hazardous Waste is handled properly , in accordance with the <br /> procedures set forth in this manual . <br /> WHAT IS CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL / HAZARDOUS WASTE <br /> A Hazardous Material is any substance that exhibits one of the following characteristics and if not handled <br /> properly , can cause injury to humans or the environment. <br /> ✓ Ignitable ( Material that is flammable) ✓ Corrosivity ( High or Low pH ) <br /> ✓ Toxic ( Poisonous) ✓ Reactivity ( Explosive , can enhance fire) <br /> Hazardous Waste is a Hazardous Material that is spilled , broken , damaged , or otherwise becomes <br /> unsellable or unusable for its intended purpose . <br /> TRAINING REQUIREMENTS <br /> Store Management is responsible for ensuring each 99er has received training on the safe and proper <br /> handling and storage of Hazardous Waste . <br /> • Store Management must attend Hazardous Waste training annually . <br /> • All 99ers must receive training on the proper handling of Hazardous Waste . (Training must be <br /> relevant to their responsibilities) <br /> • Newly Hired 99ers must be trained on their first day as a 99er. A new 99er may not handle <br /> Hazardous Waste in any way until they have been trained to do so . <br /> • A Training Roster must be used to document each training session . The training roster should be <br /> submitted to Human Resources and a copy should be filed at the store in the Hazardous Waste <br /> Management Binder. Follow the instructions on the training roster (available on 99 Central) . <br /> Confidential Information. Property of 99¢ Only Stores. Distribution limited to authorized personnel only. <br /> v06.21 . 16 <br /> Page 3 of 11 <br />