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Paint Department (D-24) SAF 09-65 Handling Hazardous Materials <br /> Paint Department (D-24) <br /> Overview A Paint Department(Department 24) is present in many of The Home Depot's <br /> locations.This department retails and stores various types of paint(such as oil- <br /> based and latex)as well as numerous paint-related products (including some <br /> hazardous materials such as solvents and thinners). A key component of the <br /> Paint Department is the Paint Desk where most of the hazardous materials are <br /> handled (opened,mixed,etc.)prior to purchase. <br /> Waste generated The following wastes may be generated in this department: <br /> ■ Waste paint <br /> ■ Used rags(paper towels)from paint cleanup <br /> ■ Used paint sticks <br /> ■ Aerosol cans <br /> ■ Empty containers (tint cans) <br /> ■ Spilled products,some of which result in hazardous waste <br /> Primary The Paint Department Supervisor and Paint Associates are responsible for <br /> responsibility for proper completion of the HHM tasks outlined below,with the assistance of the <br /> compliance designated HHM associates. <br /> Reducing waste Paint Associates must help reduce the amount of waste generated in the Paint <br /> generation in the Department by taking the following steps: <br /> Paint Department <br /> ■ Use a Paint Lid Closer to reseal the can. <br /> ■ No rubber mallets should be used in the Paint Department. <br /> ■ Be careful when stocking paint to ensure that cans do not fall off the shelves <br /> and become damaged. <br /> ■ Stock paint ensuring all palletized paint does not extend into the flue space. <br /> ■ If a Paint Associate makes an error while mixing paint,such as using the <br /> wrong color or gloss,use the OOPs program to sell the paint at a reduced rate. <br /> ■ Return aerosol cans that contain product but that are not leaking(no residues <br /> exiting the can) to the RTV Associate for handling. <br /> Revised: 12 January 2007 25 <br />