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Appendix K <br /> HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING PROCEDURE <br /> This procedure provides instructions for site personnel on handling spills for the <br /> following materials: <br /> Latex paint <br /> Motor oil <br /> Antifreeze <br /> Battery acid <br /> The above materials will be received at the Lovelace Transfer Facility as part of the <br /> Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Program. Those materials are normally given <br /> to County staff at the Recycling Center by users of the site. Once received, those <br /> materials are placed on double containment pallets for temporary storage. Afterwards, <br /> the latex paint,motor oil, and the antifreeze are bulked at the site by County staff. The <br /> batteries remain on the pallet until there is a sufficient quantity to warrant removal by a <br /> private battery recycler. <br /> In handling those materials,the possibility exists that either a small or large spill may <br /> result. In case a spill does occur,you are to: <br /> 1. Stop the leak if you can do it without risk. Do not walk through the spilled <br /> material. <br /> 2. Isolate and cordon the area by placing traffic barricades and tape. Keep <br /> unnecessary people away. <br /> 3. Notify your supervisor of the situation a tely. <br /> 4. Wear your safety glasses safety gloves,and if necessary a Tyvek suit. <br /> 5. Spread all purpose absorbent on the spill. The absorbent is located by the Waste <br /> Oil tanks. <br /> In case the spill is battery acid, first spread soda ash over the spill prior to <br /> spreading the all purpose absorbent. The soda ash will neutralize the acid and is <br /> also located by the Waste Oil tanks. <br /> 6. Scoop the material with a shovel and place it in the designated disposal <br /> container. <br /> K-1 <br />