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Management of RCRA/Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Page 6 of 7 <br /> Check Check the container or MSDS for instructions . <br /> ❑ S = Safety first, last & always <br /> Evacuate Evacuate everyone from the area surrounding the spill (the <br /> entire room, if necessary) ; except for those responsible for <br /> the spill clean up . Secure area. <br /> ❑ I = Isolate area and deny entry <br /> Perscnal Protective Equipment If not already worn, put on personal protective equipment — <br /> PE rubber gloves . <br /> Confine Spill Confine spill to initial spill area using appropriate control <br /> equipment and material . <br /> Absorb Spill Apply sorbent to spilled material (start at perimeter and work <br /> inwards) . For dry material spills, use wet paper towels to <br /> cover the spill area to prevent dust from becoming airborne . <br /> When complete , proceed to clean up . NEI <br /> Spill Area Clean Up Spill Waste : <br /> Scoop up material and any materials used to clean the spill <br /> and put them into a hazardous waste bag . Label the bag with <br /> name of hazardous material. Wipe up residual material . Wipe <br /> spill area surface 3 times with a detergent solution . Rinse <br /> with clean water . <br /> Reusable Spill Supplies : (e . g . , goggles , shovels, etc .) <br /> Collect supplies and remove gross contamination. Wipe <br /> surfaces so they are free of visible contamination. Put into <br /> separate bag that contains equipment that will be thoroughly <br /> washed with detergent and water . <br /> Disposal Procedure Important: Dispose of spill clean up materials as hazardous <br /> waste . <br /> Reporting Follow appropriate internal & external spill notification <br /> procedures . <br /> ❑ N = Notify proper authorities Code ORANGE) <br /> I . Record keeping : <br /> Waste shipment 6records in the form of a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest will be maintained <br /> for a minimum of three (3 ) years by the Safety Management Department. <br /> J . Employee Training <br /> Facilities are required to train employees in waste handling and emergency procedures : <br /> 1 . Train staff on these practices . <br /> 2 . Train staff on the proper maintenance of equipment. <br /> 3 . Train employees on proper spill containment and cleanup procedures . <br /> 4 . Establish a regular training schedule , train all new employees , and conduct annual refresher <br /> training . <br /> 1 ' sa. a traini7iz 1 ? nr similar method to document trainina. . <br /> V1 . References : <br /> TJGCAIVIH EC <br /> Regulatory Authority : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act <br /> a . k . a. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 1976 . <br /> http : //dhalts0l /policy/policy . nsf/2b0l45f9B I SObc28725727600642564/ la68480abe9cecfl . . . 3 / 18 /2015 <br />