Several guideline documents have been developed to assist in the proper management of hazardous materials:<\/p>\n
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Labeling<\/strong><\/p>\n All chemical containers must be labeled with the Identity of the Chemical(s) therein and Appropriate Hazards Warnings, in words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof which provide all of the hazard information.\u00a0 Labels on containers with mixtures of difference chemicals must indicate the constituents and approximate percentages of each.<\/p>\n Containers of Waste Chemicals must have a completed label.\u00a0 An\u00a0Unwanted Chemical Label template is available in MS Word<\/a>. A group of common hazard pictures is available for use in creating appropriate container signage.\u00a0 The\u00a0common hazard pictures are in a PowerPoint file<\/a>.<\/p>\n To assist Emergency Responders, the entry door(s) to all rooms and laboratories at Marshall University that house hazardous materials must be labeled with the NFPA Hazardous Materials Diamond.\u00a0 A\u00a0template for the Hazardous Materials Diamond<\/a>\u00a0is available in Word and instructions are provided.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n The storage of hazardous chemicals is critical to maintaining a safe working and learning environment.\u00a0 Chemicals must be stored according to their chemically compatibility.\u00a0 More information about chemical compatibility and proper storage guidelines is available on the\u00a0chemical storage page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Unwanted chemicals must also be stored according to chemical compatibility, and placed only in chemically compatible containers.\u00a0 Cole-Parmer maintains a\u00a0searchable database for determining container compatibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Entities Regulating Hazardous Waste:<\/strong><\/p>\n EPA<\/strong><\/p>\n The US Environmental Protection Agency regulates hazardous materials through the federal\u00a0Resource Conservation and Recovery Act<\/a>\u00a0(RCRA).\u00a0 RCRA protects the environment by mandating the safe management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.<\/p>\n The EPA breaks down hazardous materials into various lists.\u00a0 Each lists represents a different type of hazard.\u00a0 F and K lists are specific to industrial processes, while the others are more general in nature and apply to all generators.<\/p>\n This Excel spreadsheet lists each of the\u00a0EPA Hazardous Materials Lists<\/a>\u00a0(D, F, K, P, U) and has an additional list of hazardous constituents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OSHA<\/strong><\/p>\n Responsible for protecting workers from unnecessary health hazards, OSHA has established\u00a0Subpart Z in the General Industry Regulations, 29 CFR 1910<\/a>.\u00a0 Subpart Z outlines those Toxic and Hazardous Substances that must be properly managed to prevent illness in all employees.<\/p>\n Subpart Z includes over 30 specific chemicals and includes Bloodborne Pathogens, addressed in sections 1910.1000 through 1910.1052.\u00a0 The\u00a0 link above lists all of 29 CFR 1910.\u00a0 Simply scroll down to the specific section for that information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DOT<\/strong><\/p>\n The US Department of Transportation regulates everything that is shipped on interstate highways.\u00a0 The DOT maintains a\u00a0Hazardous Materials List<\/a>, which must be consulted when chemical wastes are offered for transport to a treatment facility.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nThis label should also be used for chemicals that are no wanted, but that are not “chemical waste” items.<\/p>\n