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