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PHARMACY TRAINING GUIDE <br /> Hazardous Waste r <br /> Introduction <br /> A hazardous substance is any solid , liquid or gas that can threaten human health or the <br /> environment . We have many products in our Pharmacy that are considered potentially <br /> hazardous (e . g . , Warfarin & Coumadin , Epinephrine , etc . ) . When safely used as intended , <br /> these products typically do not pose a significant threat, however, they can be dangerous <br /> when they become unsaleable . <br /> " Unsaleable " product is any item that : <br /> ® Is damaged or broken to the point that it cannot offered for sale , and is of no actual value <br /> ® Has not been claimed ( picked up) by the customer <br /> ® Is expired and has no credit value '.... <br /> • Has been dropped <br /> • Is contaminated <br /> • Cannot be used for its intended purpose <br /> The moment a potentially hazardous product becomes unsaleable , it is considered <br /> hazardous waste . This means it cannot be sent to reclamation or disposed of in the <br /> trash , dumpster, baler or landfill . <br /> To ensure the safety of our customers and employees , and comply with federal , state , and <br /> local regulations , hazardous waste requires special handling . Any item deemed " hazardous <br /> waste" must be : <br /> • Bagged and labeled appropriately , then placed in a sealed container . <br /> • Clearly segregated from all saleable product, recalls and product for reclamation . <br /> • Stored in an area clearly identified for hazardous waste . <br /> O Picked up, transported and disposed of by a fully- licensed hazardous materials vendor. <br /> This Hazardous Waste Program Pharmacy Training Guide has been provided to ensure <br /> Pharmacy employees are equipped to correctly process hazardous Pharmacy waste and <br /> maintain compliance at all times . <br />