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Field Chemical Use Policy & Procedures <br />Policy: Kennedy/Jenks will follow appropriate chemical handling protocol, implement proper <br />health and safety measures, and follow appropriate waste regulations when using chemicals in <br />the field. Examples of field chemical use include, but are not limited to: <br />Test kits with chemical reagents; <br />Chemical preservatives for samples; <br />Chemicals for field investigations, bench tests, and pilot studies; and <br />Special chemicals for cleaning equipment. <br />Procedures: Business Unit Health & Safety Managers must review and approve field chemical <br />use before chemicals can be purchased or taken into the field. A site-specific project Health and <br />Safety Plan (HASP) that addresses field chemical use must be prepared by the Project <br />Manager, then reviewed and approved by the Business Unit Health & Safety Manager. The <br />portion of a project HASP that addresses field use of chemicals should include the following <br />information: <br />Chemical use justification. Include evaluation of alternatives, such as, less hazardous <br />chemicals, alternative means of measuring (direct measurements without chemical <br />reagents), and testing by a commercial laboratory or mobile laboratory. <br />List of chemicals to be used, including quantities on hand. <br />Safety Data Sheets (SOS) for the chemicals. <br />Names of staff members that will be using the chemicals. <br />Personal protective equipment (PPE) required. <br />Description of how the materials will be transported, where the materials will be received <br />and how the materials will be stored (note that our office leases prohibit handling or <br />storage of hazardous materials or non-hazardous materials in quantities considered <br />hazardous). <br />Description of how the waste residuals will be disposed. Hazardous wastes generated <br />from field testing, pilot studies, or equipment decontamination must be disposed in <br />accordance with state and federal hazardous waste regulations. Project Managers <br />should include provisions and budget for assisting clients with residual waste disposal. <br />As the generator, the client should sign the hazardous waste manifest. Consider: <br />Coordinating with a local analytical laboratory to accept the waste. Some laboratories <br />will accept small quantities of reagent waste along with samples for disposal for a <br />small fee. This typically involves collecting the wastes in an appropriate container, <br />placing wastes into a sealed container inside of a cooler, and including safety data <br />sheets for the materials with the shipment.