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Stockton Surgery Center Facilities & Environment Manual Section: Hazardous Materials Title: Hazardous Materials and Medical Waste Management Plan Policy # OBJECTIVE To establish and maintain a program to safely control hazardous materials and waste To comply with the Federal Standards and other regulations as required by this state POLICY It is the policy of the Center, to comply with all federal, state and local regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 29, Section 1910.1200, Hazard Conrnaunication Standard mandates as follows: (2) This occupational safety and health standard is intended to address comprehensively the issue of evaluating the potential hazards of chemicals and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate protective measures to employees. ...may inchrde, ... developing and maintaining a written hazard corrtrmvtication program for the workplace, including lists of hazardous chemicals present; labeling of containers of chemicals in the workplace, ... preparation and distribution of material safety data sheets to employees and downstream employers, and development and implementation of employee training programs regarding hazards of chemicals and protective measures. PROCEDURE 1. The Hazard Communication Program and Medical Waste Management Plan is under the direction of the Administrator. The Safety Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of the facility program. 2. The Safety Committee will insure that chemicals are handled according to regulatory guidelines including selection, storage, transport, usage and disposal. This Committee will develop and maintain criteria and guidelines to be followed by all departments in the facility. Department Audits will be conducted and regular reports will be submitted to the Safety Committee, 3. This plan includes the process for management of chemical waste and regulated medical/infectious waste, including sharps. The center provides adequate storage spaces and equipment for handling chemical and medical waste. 4. All hazardous materials or waste spills, exposures or other incidents will be investigated. An annual evaluation of the objectives, scope, performance and effectiveness of this program will be performed. 5. The Safety Committee is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all staff, patients, visitors, and the community environment. As such they will determine which chemicals in use in the facility are hazardous and provide a Material Safety Data Sheet. They will implement and maintain the Hazard Communication Program with ongoing education within the facility. 6. Employees, including all contract workers, must follow established guidelines and procedures and have the right to chemical use information with no resulting discrimination. They will report all hazardous conditions to their supervisor as well as related illnesses. 7. This facility usually generates between 250-400 pounds of medical waste per month, with some months generating more than 400 pounds. Effective Date: 3/5/2009 8:34 AM6/1/2009 Revised Date: Hazardous Materials Waste Management-MASTER.doe