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ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT POLICY Policy: Hazardous materials handling Policy Statement: Hazardous materials used by the maintenance department can create unique problems in the environment and for employee safety, therefore procedures have been established for the handling, first aid, dangers identification, storage, disposal, spillage, and fire. Procedure: The physical plant will be inspected annually by the Chief Engineer and Stockton Fire Department for the presence of materials, which may be suspected as hazardous. Also see Hazardous Material Management Plan. Suspect materials will be identified, if hazardous, using the EPA guidelines and regulations. MSDS sheets for each identified hazardous material will be located in a binder in the Maintenance Department break room as well as in a master file in the Materials Management Office. All hazardous materials will be handled, identified, stored, and disposed of in accordance with information contained in the MSDS for each material. Hazardous materials being held on site for disposal will be stored in properly labeled containers with the accumulation start dates. Materials may not be stored for more than 90 days. Containers used to transport hazardous materials from the building to the holding site shall be properly labeled. All containers with liquid waste will be kept in secondary containment. In-service training for maintenance personnel will be given. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the proper handling techniques, first aid measures, proper safety attire, and fire extinguishing methods. Furthermore, in-service training will include procedures for cleanup and disposal of the material in the event of a spill or leak. Annually the Medical Center will certify to the County Office of Emergency Services that the Hazardous Materials Management Plan is accurate. �.. IC�LICYWAZMAT.PCD 1