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Section Number: 2-1 <br />Issue Date: 05/06/2010 <br />Revision Date: <br />Page 11 of 16 <br />2-6 HAZARDOUS SOILS <br />Overview <br />This section defines hazardous soils, tells how to identify hazardous soil customers, and <br />tells how to properly handle the soils. <br />Definitions <br />Hazardous Soil: Soiled merchandise containing materials that can be harmful to the <br />environment, or plant property. These products are usually flammable <br />or are listed by EPA as a pollutant of interest. <br />Bloodborne Microorganisms present in human blood which can cause disease. <br />Pathogens: These include, but are not limited to, the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and <br />the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes auto immuno <br />(BBP) deficiency syndrome (AIDS). <br />Hazardous Metals: These include, but are not limited to, lead, cadmium, and arsenic. <br />Solvent Towels: Soiled towels from customers, typically used for cleaning, which <br />contain hazardous or flammable chemicals. <br />FOG: Fats, oils, and greases commonly found in soiled merchandise from <br />restaurants and other food services customers. FOG soils can increase <br />the risk of fires and have been known to spontaneously combust. <br />Asbestos: Natural, fibrous mineral used in insulation and building materials due to <br />its fire resistant characteristic. Inhalation of these small fibers may <br />cause asbestosis, a fatal lung disease. <br />How to Identify Hazardous Soil Customers <br />The following table provides a guide for common customers with potential hazardous <br />soils. <br />Medical Treatment or Research BBP <br />Funeral Homes BBP <br />