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Prog <br />'ection Prevention & Control ram <br />V�4d('id1 <br />A. Purpose <br />The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requires that generators of hazdtg, s <br />i <br />waste "have a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste genet.' toy":- <br />the <br />oy; the extent that is economically practical". A hazardous waste minimization progray atx,NIII!". <br />, <br />organized, comprehensive, and continual effort to reduce waste generation. <br />€; <br />Generators of hazardous waste are urged to equate costs of original materials with the <br />costs of disposal, sine the costs are often substantially higher than the original material <br />cost. Curtailing the generation of wastes not only cuts costs of disposal but also provides <br />for a cleaner and safer workplace. <br />The following guidelines are designed to help the care centers reduce their amounts of <br />waste: <br />• Avoid over purchasing <br />® Review material procurement specifications and limit the amount of purchasers <br />per department <br />Accept raw materials only after inspection <br />• Conduct frequent inventory checks <br />Ensure that inventory quantity does not go to waste <br />• 'fest outdated materials for effectiveness <br />Verify shelf life expiration dates <br />Return expired materials to supplier <br />Ensure all containers are properly labeled <br />Elhninate shelf life requirements for stable compounds <br />• Store containers in a way which facilitates visual inspection for corrosion and <br />leaks <br />® Stacy, containers in a way to minimeze the chance of tipping, puncturing, or <br />breaking <br />® Maintain MSDS to correctly handle spill situations <br />® Store and handle materials according to manufacturer's instructions <br />Empty containers thoroughly before disposing of them <br />• Use water soluble paints and inks instead of solvent base <br />Reduce the number of different solvents used <br />Use aqueous cleaners <br />Prevent miring of hazardous waste with non -hazardous waste <br />1. All employees shall receive training regarding what constitutes regulated waste. <br />.Examples of other waste that should be handled with care but need not be "red <br />bagged" include: <br />Dressings not obviously saturated with liquid blood <br />fiction Prevention & Control Program <br />March 2009 <br />80/90 39dd £d1S N3AVHW-13 619ZT966OZ TS:60 TTOZ/LZ/L0 <br />