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Standard Operating Procedure For work with HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. PI: Vyacheslav V.Samoshin Building(s): Classroom Building PI Signature: Room Number(s): 114 Revision/Review Date: Designated Work Area: Organic e i ry esearch Lab Departmental Approval? Yes ❑ No ❑ Departmental Signature: EH&S Approval? Yes ❑ No ❑ I EH&S Signature: Instructions for each section of this form are available and should be referenced as you complete this SOP form. If an experimental protocol has been written and incorporates all of the relevant safety information required in this form, it can be used(only with Department and EH&S approvals)in lieu of this template. Summary(Overview): The purpose of this procedure is developed to reduce the potential of illness or injury by implementing practices to identify and effectively manage the handling of hazardous waste. Consult with the Risk Management Department for additional guidance on how to handle/manage hazardous waste. 1. Hazard Identification a. Pre aration and Use: To properly store hazardous materials,make sure to use appropriate hazardous waste containers.Use sealable containers that prevent the release of harmful chemical substances. Make sure that containers are compatible with the waste being stored and are manufactured with weather and corrosion resistant materials. Ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures,relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. Note:If identified as a process,provide additional detailed procedural steps for the use of each hazardous chemical in Section 5,below. b. Chemical Hazards and Risk: Chemical waste can be corrosive,toxic,flammable, chronic to health, O <e> harmful to the environment, and explosive,which can result in injury, fire, or explosion. Z Z N ❑X Flammable Toxic Corrosive Oxidizer O I> 4> Explosive Environmental Harmful Chronic c. Equipment Hazards and Risk: Due to the risk of container leakage, always place the containers in secondary containment and inspect the waste containers weekly to ensure they are in good condition. 2. Hazard Control a. Chemical Selection and Purchasing: Chemical usage and purchasing shall be planned such that: • The safest chemical to accomplish the job shall be chosen • Open bottles and those closest to expiration shall be chosen over opening new bottles • The surplus inventory will be checked before making any purchases • Purchases shall be limited to the amount needed that can be used within one year.