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z '1 <br />Hazardous Waste Program <br />Introduction <br />A hazardous substance is any solid, liquid or gas that can threaten human health or the <br />environment. We have many products in our Pharmacy that are considered potentially <br />hazardous (e.g., Warfarin & Coumadin, Epinephrine, etc.). When safely used as intended, <br />these products typically do not pose a significant threat; however, they can be dangerous <br />when they become unsaleable. <br />"Unsaleable" product is any item that: <br />• Is damaged or broken to the point that it cannot offered for sale, and is of no actual value <br />• Has not been claimed (picked up) by the customer <br />• Is expired and has no credit value <br />• Has been dropped <br />• Is contaminated <br />• Cannot be used for its intended purpose <br />The moment a potentially hazardous product becomes unsaleable, it is considered <br />hazardous waste. This means it cannot be sent to reclamation or disposed of in the <br />trash, dumpster, baler or landfill. <br />To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, and comply with federal, state, and <br />local regulations, hazardous waste requires special handling. Any item deemed "hazardous <br />waste" must be: <br />• Bagged and labeled appropriately, then placed in a sealed container. <br />• Clearly segregated from all saleable product, recalls and product for reclamation. <br />• Stored in an area clearly identified for hazardous waste. <br />• Picked up, transported and disposed of by a fully -licensed hazardous materials vendor. <br />This Hazardous Waste Program Pharmacy Training Guide has been provided to ensure <br />Pharmacy employees are equipped to correctly process hazardous Pharmacy waste and <br />maintain compliance at all times, <br />564vE P1I6;�dT $lOPEPiV(Ci�@CE'r5 a <br />EP3'S'EPs®E8� Fps IFiiEl:P4RE. IJ�E 4PELi` <br />