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CONFIDENTIAL <br /> BIC <br /> Head Quarters-4900 E Dublin Granville Rd <br /> Columbus, OH 43081 <br /> LOTS Region 6-19331 Soledad Canyon Road <br /> Canyon Country, CA 91351 <br /> Observation:#303 CCR 66262.34(4)(2)Failed to maintain all communication or alarm <br /> systems, spill control, or decontamination equipment. <br /> Although the two fire extinguishers in question had been inspected within the past year, they were not <br /> fully charged. In response to the above observation, store leadership coordinated for all fire <br /> extinguishers be reserviced on 7/12/2019. (Please reference pictures attached.)To avoid this <br /> occurrence in the future, the store leadership was retrained on the monthly Environmental Health and <br /> Safety (EHS) walk that includes checking the charge level and service dates on fire extinguishers with <br /> district and regional leadership verification. <br /> Observation:#403 CCR 66262.34(4)(2)Failed to keep hazardous waste containers closed <br /> except when adding or removing hazardous waste. <br /> As noted in the report, the hazardous waste items at issue were illegally dumped near Big Lots <br /> dumpsters and were brought into the store under the direction of the Asset Protection team. Notably, <br /> these items had not yet been processed; there was no "failure to keep hazardous waste containers <br /> closed." In response to the above observation regarding the processing of this waste, store leadership <br /> immediately processed the haz waste in the corresponding totes using UL WERSmart application and <br /> Big Lots Haz Waste Program Manual. Store leadership was retrained on Big Lots' hazardous waste <br /> program manual requirements regarding timely processing of hazardous waste. <br /> Observation:#605 CCR 66262.34(f) Failed to completely label containers or portable tanks of <br /> hazardous waste. <br /> In response to the above observation, store leadership immediately corrected the labeling on all <br /> hazardous waste totes and processed bags as directed by the inspector. Store leadership was <br /> retrained on all hazardous waste program labeling and container management requirements. <br /> We welcome the opportunity to discuss our responses in this letter at your convenience. If you have <br /> any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned directly. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dayne Hinojosa <br /> Regulatory Compliance Manager, Big Lots Stores Inc. <br /> dhinoiosa@biglots.com <br /> 661-336-8342 (cell) <br /> 661-309-9054 (office) <br />