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SAN J O A Q U I N Environmental Health Department -- COUNTY RCRA Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC 3601 PACIFIC AVE, STOCKTON July 29,2019 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 118 CCR 66265.16(a-c)Failed to maintain complete hazardous waste training records. Training provided to staff who handle hazardous waste is lacking or ineffective.Written training shows that the staff and students are instructed about proper labeling and waste disposal,but staff and students are not demonstrating comprehension of labeling. The current training program does not include the neutralization of laboratory hazardous waste. It was mentioned by Student Assistant Rodney Reyonuga that acidic waste such as acetic acid is neutralized before pouring into a waste container when discussing the methods of disposing laboratory waste. Lab neutralization is being conducted in some labs. Neutralization training records were lacking. Hazardous waste management training must be directed by a person trained in hazardous waste management procedures,and must include instruction that teaches facility personnel hazardous waste management procedures (including,but not limited to,contingency plan implementation and the identification and segregation of incompatible hazardous waste or product)relevant to the positions in which they are employed. At a minimum,the emergency response training must be designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with prevention, mitigation,abatement,and notification procedures,emergency equipment, and emergency systems, including all of the following where applicable: (A)procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment; (B)key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off systems; (C)communications or alarm systems; (D)response to fires or explosions; (E)response to groundwater contamination incidents; (F)shutdown of operations; (G)self-protection measures;and (H)accident prevention methods. Effective July 1,2019,the training program must also be designed to ensure the following every 24 months: (A)General awareness training.The owner or operator shall ensure all facility personnel successfully complete training that provides a description of the facility, and an overview of the facility and facility operations that are subject to this chapter, including, but not limited to, security and safety considerations;and (B)Function-specific job training.The owner or operator shall ensure all facility personnel who are involved with hazardous waste management activities successfully complete training concerning the requirements of this chapter and any relevant hazardous waste procedures applicable to job tasks and functions performed by the employee. Training records on current employees shall be kept until closure of the facility. Training records on former employees shall be kept for at least three years from the date the employee last worked at the facility. Immediately provide employees with initial or refresher hazardous waste training. Submit a copy of the roster and the syllabus to the EHD demonstrating relevant hazardous waste training applicable to job tasks and functions performed by the employee. This is a Class II violation. FA0009487 PRO513865 SC001 07/29/2019 EHD 22-03 Rev.09/03/2019 Page 10 of 17 RCRA Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator OIR 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 1 T 209 468-3420 1 F 209 464-0138 1 www.sjcehd.coni