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Management of RCRA/Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Page 6 of 7 <br /> Check Check the container or MSDS for instructions. <br /> ❑ S=Safety first, last& always <br /> Evacuate Evacuate everyone from the area surrounding the spill (the <br /> entire room, if necessary); except for those responsible for <br /> the spill clean up. Secure area. <br /> ❑ I=Isolate area and deny entry <br /> Perscnal Protective Equipment If not already wom,put on personal protective equipment— <br /> PE rubber gloves. <br /> Confine Spill Confine spill to initial spill area using appropriate control <br /> equipment and material. <br /> Absorb Spill Apply sorbent to spilled material (start at perimeter and work <br /> inwards). For dry material spills,use wet paper towels to <br /> cover the spill area to prevent dust from becoming airborne. <br /> When complete,proceed to clean up. <br /> Spill Area Clean Up Spill Waste: <br /> Scoop up material and any materials used to clean the spill <br /> and put them into a hazardous waste bag. Label the bag with <br /> name of hazardous material. Wipe up residual material. Wipe <br /> spill area surface 3 times with a detergent solution.Rinse <br /> with clean water. <br /> Reusable Spill Supplies: (e.g., goggles, shovels,etc.) <br /> Collect supplies and remove gross contamination. Wipe <br /> surfaces so they are free of visible contamination. Put into <br /> separate bag that contains equipment that will be thoroughly <br /> washed with detergent and water. <br /> Disposal Procedure Important: Dispose of spill clean up materials as hazardous <br /> waste. <br /> Reporting Follow appropriate internal& external spill notification <br /> procedures. <br /> 0 N=Notify proper authorities Code ORANGE) <br /> I. Record keeping: <br /> Waste shipment records in the form of a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest will be maintained <br /> for a minimum of three(3)years by the Safety Management Department. <br /> J. Employee Training <br /> Facilities are required to train employees in waste handling and emergency procedures: <br /> 1. Train staff on these practices. <br /> 2. Train staff on the proper maintenance of equipment. <br /> 3. Train employees on proper spill containment and cleanup procedures. <br /> 4. Establish a regular training schedule,train all new employees, and conduct annual refresher <br /> training. <br /> 5. Use a training log or similar method to document training. <br /> VI. References: <br /> TJC-CAMH EC <br /> Regulatory Authority: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act <br /> a.k.a.Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA), 1976. <br /> http://dhalts0I/policy/policy.nsf/2b0l45f9f8180bc28725727600642564/l a68480abe9cecfl... 3/18/2015 <br />