Hazardous Waste Disposal September 20 2011 Containers should not be stacked instead call for pickup Separate halogenated from nonh alogenated liquids Bulk Chemical Waste Containers must be closed at all times during storage except when waste is being added or removed ID: 302154
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University Chemical Hygiene Plan 2010 p. 55-56
Hazardous Waste Disposal
September
20,
2011Slide2
Containers should not be stacked, instead call for pick-up
Separate halogenated
from non-halogenated liquids
Bulk Chemical Waste
Containers must be closed at all times during storage, except when waste is being added or removed
Syringes should go into trash can after previous removal of hazardous chemicalsSlide3
Sharps: any material that has the potential to penetrate a trash bag and cut or puncture housekeeping personnel
Examples: broken glass, needles, scalpels, etc.
All sharps should be disposed by placing these items in a sharps container
Sharps DisposalSlide4
Broken glass should be disposed of in a broken glass container
When you are ready for disposal, tape the lid closed and leave it outside the door of the lab
Broken Glass
Do not overload the box or place any liquid in the box