Hazardous Waste40 CFR 261

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Hazardous Waste OverviewThe definition of waste is any solid, liquid or contained gaseous material that is discarded by being disposed of, recycled, burned or incinerated. Waste is considered hazardous if it appears on one of four lists in 40 CFR 261 (www.ecfr.gov) or demonstrates one or more of the following characteristics.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEMONSTRATE HAZARDOUS WASTECHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION

IGNITABLE Catches fire under certain conditions. Products such as paints, varnish removers, paint brush cleaners, epoxy resins, adhesives and certain degreasers and solvents.

CORROSIVE Corrodes metal or has a very high or low pH, like rust removers; acid or alkaline cleaning, degreasing or plumbing fluids; and acid from batteries.

REACTIVE Unstable and explodes or produces toxic fumes, gases and vapors when mixed with water or under other conditions such as heat or pressure.

TOXIC Harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed, or it leaks toxic chemicals into the soil or ground water when disposed of on land. Items such as waste containing cadmium, lead or mercury.

CATAGORIES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORSGENERATOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

CONDITIONALLY EXEMPT SMALL QUANTITY

GENERATOR (CESQG)

Generates less that 220 lbs. (100 kg) of hazardous waste per month.Generates no more than 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) of acute hazardous waste or 220 lbs. (100 kg) of acutely hazardous waste spill residue in a calendar month, and never stores more than that amount for any period of time.Never accumulates more than 220 lbs. (1,000 kg).No storage limits.

SMALL QUANTITY GENERATOR (SQG)

Generates between 220 lbs. (100 kg) and 2,200 lbs. (1,000kg) per month.Never accumulates more than 13,200 lbs. (6,000 kg).Storage time limit of 180 days (or 270 days if the waste will be shipped over 200 miles away).

LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR (LQG)

Generates more than 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) per month.Generates 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) of acutely hazardous waste.No quantity limit on accumulation.Storage time limit of 90 days.

Generators of hazardous waste must meet requirements for waste identification, storage, labeling, transport, recordkeeping, reporting, inspection, treatment, disposal, recycling, waste minimization and training. Used oil; scrap metal; and universal waste like certain batteries, pesticides, and mercury-containing thermostats have less burdensome requirements.

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Employee Training

40 CFR 262 and 40 CFR 265 require training for generators who accumulate hazardous waste for 90 days or less. Training is required in the following:

Performing duties in a way that is compliant with 40 CFR 265. Hazardous waste management procedures (including contingency plans) relevant to the employees’

positions. Emergency procedures, equipment and systems; including (where applicable):

o Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment.

o Key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off systemso Communication or alarm systemso Response to fires or explosionso Response to ground water contamination incidentso Shut down procedures

40 CFR 262.34 also requires employees of generators that accumulate hazardous waste for more than 90 days to be aware of emergency response programs, including being familiar with proper waste handling and emergency response procedures relevant to the employee’s responsibility during normal facility operations and emergencies.

Training Tips

Review the employee handout. List the hazardous waste generated at your site. Recognize hazards and prevention techniques. Understand engineering controls and their use. Understand the emergency response plan, medical surveillance requirements, confined space entry

procedures, spill containment program and any appropriate work practices. Employees must not perform any hazardous waste operation unless they have been trained to the level

required by the job function.

More Information

40 CFR 260-299 – Solid Wastes

29 CFR 1910.119 – Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

29 CFR 1910.120 – Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

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Hazardous Waste Handout

Did you know that your work activities may generate hazardous waste? The definition of waste is any solid, liquid or contained gaseous material that is discarded by being disposed of, recycled, burned or incinerated. Waste is considered hazardous if it appears on one of four lists in 40 CFR 261 (www.ecfr.gov) or demonstrates one or more of the following characteristics.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEMONSTRATE HAZARDOUS WASTECHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION

IGNITABLE Catches fire under certain conditions. Products such as paints, varnish removers, paint brush cleaners, epoxy resins, adhesives and certain degreasers and solvents.

CORROSIVE Corrodes metal or has a very high or low pH, like rust removers; acid or alkaline cleaning, degreasing or plumbing fluids; and acid from batteries.

REACTIVE Unstable and explodes or produces toxic fumes, gases and vapors when mixed with water or under other conditions such as heat or pressure.

TOXIC Harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed, or it leaks toxic chemicals into the soil or ground water when disposed of on land. Items such as waste containing cadmium, lead or mercury.

Containers of hazardous waste must be labeled “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and be dated with the date the waste was generated.

Proper management of hazardous waste is the law. Following procedures should produce fewer hazards for all employees, the community and the environment.

If you work with hazardous waste your employer will train you on proper waste handling and emergency procedures that are relevant to your job responsibilities.

If it applies to your job responsibilities your employer will train you on how to use, inspect, repair and replace emergency and monitoring equipment. You will be trained on the alarm systems and emergency communications; how to respond to fires or explosions; on proper response to ground water contamination incidents; on operational shutdown procedures.

If you have not been properly trained to respond to a leak or spill . . . DO NOT RESPOND. Instead, follow your company’s emergency action plan for reporting leaks, spills and evacuation. The name and emergency telephone

Emergency response kits, like the one above, are available for containment of many hazards. If an employee’s responsibilities include the containment of hazardous material releases, then

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number of the company’s emergency coordinator and fire department should be posted near all telephones.

the employee must be trained to use the proper equipment and procedures.

Hazardous Waste Sign –Off SheetThe employees of __________Company Name______________________________, have taken part in a training session on Hazardous Waste. The session covered:

The definition of hazardous waste. The operations in the workplace that create hazardous waste. An overview of emergency procedures relating to hazardous waste.

DATE OF TRAINING: FACILITY:

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE PRINT NAME

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Supervisors Signature