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Sutter Health <br />November 2019 <br />RCRA and Hazardous Waste <br />Accumulation, Storage and Disposal <br />A container holding hazardous waste shall always be closed during accumulation, transfer and <br />storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste. <br />All hazardous waste containers shall be labeled with the following information; the words <br />'HAZARDOUS WASTE", name and address of generator, hazardous properties, physical state, <br />composition (contents) and accumulation start date. A label has been developed to meet these <br />requirements based on your location (see example on page 2). To request a printable copy of the <br />label template, contact the Faciliites Department at ext. 5201 or ext. 2306. These labels should be <br />affixed to all Hazardous Waste containers and include the department and date waste accumulation <br />begins. If you have questions, please refer to the SGMF Waste Policy in PolicyStat for more <br />information. <br />Print and affix the Hazardous Waste label to all RCRA (black) and Chemotherapy (yellow) waste <br />containers. Be sure to add the start date and the department name. <br />Keep the lid closed when not adding or removing waste. <br />No sharps in the Hazardous Waste containers. <br />Always use the appropriate container for each waste stream. (refer to the Hazardous/Medical Waste <br />Handling Guide, Appendix D of the SGMF Waste Policy). <br />When the container is 3/14 full, lock the lid, apply the seal and indicate the end date on the label. <br />Enter a Facilities work request for Hazardous Waste/RCRA Removal. <br />If a spill occurs, refer to the Emergency Preparedness Procedures (red book) for CODE ORANGE. <br />Remember to practice S -I -N (Safety first, Isolate the area and Notify management/supervisor). <br />Contact the affiliate Safety representative, Ellie Fedi at (916) 413-9590 or the Safety Department Duty <br />Officer at (916) 887-7811 <br />Please share with all employees and post in all areas that are directly involved in the generation, <br />accumulation and storage of hazardous waste. <br />If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Facilities Dept. at Ext. 5201 <br />See page 2 for sample label and Hazardous/Medical Waste Handling Guide. <br />1 Page <br />