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Hazardous Waste Management Section At a minimum, the inspections shall include: • Open Containers — If containers are found with missing or open lids, the missing item(s) are to be replaced immediately. • Mislabeled Containers — Missing or incomplete labels must be corrected immediately. • Container Damage —The containers in all hazardous waste storage areas are to be free of dents, bulges, or other defects, and must have a clean exterior. • Spills and Leaks — Check for signs of spills and leaks, and clean up any spills immediately. Ensure that containers are not overfilled. • Good Housekeeping —The hazardous waste storage areas must be clean, in good condition and free of spills. • Ensure that all containers are dated and are less than 180 days from the accumulation start date. F. Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan California hazardous waste regulations require SQGs to maintain a Contingency Plan consisting of posting the following information near the phone: • Name and number of emergency coordinator • Location of emergency equipment • 911 or local Fire Department number The emergency coordinator must be able to reach the hospital in a short period of time and has the responsibility to coordinate emergency response measures. The emergency coordinator is the Field Director for the hospital. G. Hazardous Waste Emergency Response Procedures As a small quantity generator of hazardous waste, the hospital must maintain a means of internal communication, a phone, a fire extinguisher, and spill control and decontamination equipment. The internal communication requirement is met by use of verbal communications, as the hospitals are small in area. In the case of an emergency, the following procedure should be followed: • In the event of a fire, call 911. • In the event of a spill, contain the spill as quickly as possible if it is safe to do so. If the spill cannot safely be contained, call 911. • Determine what PPE is to be used, depending on size and location of the spill (gloves, gown, mask and eyewear are recommended, but booties may be necessary if a spill on the floor is large.) • Liquids should be absorbed with cat litter and the material should be placed into a sealable plastic bag. • The plastic bag should be labeled with the contents and the bag placed in the Propofol Hazardous Waste Container or Formalin Waste Container, depending on the material spilled. `~d-#' 14 Banfield w j' a-1oSPIT L