Environmental Health Safety amp Risk Management Stephen F Austin State University Bulb Eater Demo and Handling Love to break stuff it blowed up real good Perceived simplicity and cost savings compared to handling intact tubes ID: 226289
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Sunil Chithiri, M.S, CHMM
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Bulb Eater: Demo and HandlingSlide2
Love to break stuff – ‘it blowed up real good’Perceived simplicity and cost savings compared to handling intact tubesVolume reduction and Easy Handling
Mercury Control?????
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Why Use Bulb Eater?Slide3
Very Very Low – Less than OSHA PELOSHA PEL – 0.1 mg/m3 – Ceiling Limit – but OSHA uses it as TWA for 8hrs/day.ACGIH TLV – 0.025 mg/m
3 – TWA (8hrs/day)EPA Study – This equipment has consistently showed exposures less than OSHA PELSome exposures were reported near and above the ACGIH TLV during drum change - Protection
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Mercury ExposureSlide4
1st Stage Filter – Twice per drum – every 500 bulbs2nd Stage HEPA Filter – Replace one every 10 drums
Place the filters in the same drum during replacement3rd Stage Carbon Filter – For lifetime
Maintain a log book for filter change
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Filter ReplacementsSlide5
EPA Study says that it deteriorates over time.Similar to all other mechanical equipment – not intended for lifetime use.Safety will review the performance every year and make recommendations.Present recommendation – Not more than 5 years
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Machine PerformanceSlide6
Operate only in fully ventilated areas that have sufficient exhaust ventilation.Never operate in closed or confined spacesDo not operate during high temperature daysMake sure the operation area has ambient temperature (60°F- 70°F) – will lower any leaking mercury vapor
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Safety PrecautionsSlide7
Minimize the time gap during drum replacements.Do not crush more than 500 bulbs or half drum in a single eight hour shift.Familiarize with the operator instructions and troubleshooting from the manual – Drum Full Indicator, Emergency Stop Switch, Shutdown Procedures, Spent Pollution Control Media etc.
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Safety PrecautionsSlide8
Always wear gloves – Nitrile Preferred.Wearing a full sleeve shirt is recommended but not necessary.Use nasal protection – Typical N95, P95 or R95 Respirators will do.
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Safety PrecautionsSlide9
Use Eye Protection – Compulsory.Use Ear Protection if necessary – Ear Plugs.Continuously check for any leaks or malfunctions – If present stop using immediately and notify Safety department.
Do not crush Compact Fluorescents (CFL’s) or any other glass material except the listed types of bulbs – Straight, U-Bend & Circular. Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
Safety PrecautionsSlide10
Notify Safety Department in advance.Account Number – Always notify in advance and pre authorize for the specified amount – Applies to all kinds of waste disposal.Questions?
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Stephen F. Austin State University
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