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Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Refresher Yeshiva Refresher Yeshiva University University Jorge L. Quiñones: Safety Specialist Jorge L. Quiñones: Safety Specialist Department of Environmental Department of Environmental Health and Safety Health and Safety http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs

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Hazardous Waste Refresher Hazardous Waste Refresher Yeshiva UniversityYeshiva University

Jorge L. Quiñones: Safety SpecialistJorge L. Quiñones: Safety Specialist

Department of Environmental Health Department of Environmental Health and Safetyand Safety

http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehshttp://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs

Resource Conservation and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)Recovery Act (RCRA)

Passed by Congress in 1976 to provide a Passed by Congress in 1976 to provide a cradle-to-grave management of hazardous cradle-to-grave management of hazardous wastewaste

Enforced by the following governmental Enforced by the following governmental agencies:agencies: Federal - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State - Department of Environmental Conservation State - Department of Environmental Conservation

(DEC) (DEC) Local - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)Local - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Love Canal, NY Love Canal, NY Hooker Chemical began dumping chemicals in 1941Hooker Chemical began dumping chemicals in 1941 School built on the old dump site in 1954School built on the old dump site in 1954 School and nearby houses became affectedSchool and nearby houses became affected Cancer rates increased and an emergency was declaredCancer rates increased and an emergency was declared

Times Beach, MO Times Beach, MO Dioxin contaminated oil used to control dust on town roads in 1972Dioxin contaminated oil used to control dust on town roads in 1972 Government spent 32 million to buy resident homes in 1982-83 Government spent 32 million to buy resident homes in 1982-83

after numerous people and animals became sick after numerous people and animals became sick

Major Events that Led to the Major Events that Led to the Development of RCRADevelopment of RCRA

Hazardous WasteHazardous Waste

RCRA definition:RCRA definition:Causes or significantly contributes to an Causes or significantly contributes to an

increase in mortality or an increase in serious increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or poses a substantial present or potential or poses a substantial present or potential future hazard to human health or the future hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed, or otherwise transported or disposed, or otherwise mismanaged.mismanaged.

What is Hazardous WasteWhat is Hazardous Waste

Any waste that has the following Any waste that has the following characteristics:characteristics:

IgnitableIgnitable

CorrosiveCorrosive

ReactiveReactive

ToxicToxic

Is listed as a waste in 6NYCRR 371.4Is listed as a waste in 6NYCRR 371.4

Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste

IgnitableIgnitable

Flash point < 140Flash point < 140ooFF

Examples:Examples:

Acetonitrile, alcohols, acetone, toluene, Acetonitrile, alcohols, acetone, toluene, xylene, ether, otherxylene, ether, other

Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste

Corrosive Corrosive

pH pH << 2.0 or pH 2.0 or pH >> 12.5 12.5

Examples:Examples:

Acids, glass cleaner, Acids, glass cleaner, hydroxides, bases, drain hydroxides, bases, drain cleaners, othercleaners, other

Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste ReactiveReactive

Unstable and may explode under certain Unstable and may explode under certain conditions such as heat, friction or conditions such as heat, friction or pressurepressure

Examples:Examples:

Picric acid, peroxide forming chemicals, Picric acid, peroxide forming chemicals, ethyl ethers, dinitro compounds, otherethyl ethers, dinitro compounds, other

Characteristics of a wasteCharacteristics of a waste

Toxic Toxic

Fails Toxic Characteristic Leaching Fails Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) TestProcedure (TCLP) Test

Examples:Examples:

Heavy metals: mercury, lead, silver, chromic Heavy metals: mercury, lead, silver, chromic acid, otheracid, other

Universal WasteUniversal Waste

Established by the EPA in 1995Established by the EPA in 1995 The Universal Waste Rule permits certain hazardous The Universal Waste Rule permits certain hazardous

wastes to be managed under streamlined requirements wastes to be managed under streamlined requirements that will encourage the collection, recycling or disposal that will encourage the collection, recycling or disposal of certain wastes. of certain wastes.

Examples:Examples:Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lampspressure sodium, and metal halide lampsBatteriesBatteriesMercury thermostatsMercury thermostatsCertain pesticidesCertain pesticidesComputer monitorsComputer monitorsBallastsBallasts

Hazardous Waste GeneratorHazardous Waste Generator Large quantity generator: Large quantity generator:

– >2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste>2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste– >2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste>2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste

Small quantity generator:Small quantity generator:– Between 220 - 2,200 lbs/month of hazardous wasteBetween 220 - 2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste– << 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste

Conditionally exempt small quantity generator:Conditionally exempt small quantity generator:– Up to 220 lbs/month of hazardous wasteUp to 220 lbs/month of hazardous waste– << 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste

Large Quantity Generator (LQG)Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

Yeshiva College and Stern College are Yeshiva College and Stern College are SQGs, therefore we must have the SQGs, therefore we must have the following:following:

EPA Identification Number EPA Identification Number Basic Contingency PlanBasic Contingency Plan Training for Waste HandlersTraining for Waste Handlers Waste stored less than 180 daysWaste stored less than 180 days

Accumulation Area Accumulation Area

Any area that Any area that generates generates hazardous waste is hazardous waste is required to have an required to have an accumulation area accumulation area close to the point of close to the point of generationgeneration

Inspection of WasteInspection of Waste

Inspect waste once a week to Inspect waste once a week to ensure:ensure:– Chemical waste is labeled with the Chemical waste is labeled with the

EH&S EH&S “Hazardous Waste” “Hazardous Waste” labellabel– Container label identifies Container label identifies contentscontents– Containers are kept Containers are kept closedclosed– Containers are Containers are not corrodednot corroded– Containers are in Containers are in secondary secondary

containmentcontainment– Containers are Containers are dateddated

Inspection of Waste (cont.)Inspection of Waste (cont.)

Chemical waste is not leakingChemical waste is not leakingChemicals and waste are segregated so that Chemicals and waste are segregated so that

incompatible chemicals are not next to each otherincompatible chemicals are not next to each otherThe total volume of chemical waste in the accumulation The total volume of chemical waste in the accumulation

area does not exceed 55 galarea does not exceed 55 galNo more than 1 quart of No more than 1 quart of acutelyacutely hazardous waste is hazardous waste is

accumulatedaccumulatedWaste is placed in proper containersWaste is placed in proper containersAccumulation areas are close to the place where waste Accumulation areas are close to the place where waste

is generated and under the control of the area supervisoris generated and under the control of the area supervisor

Labeling Labeling A waste label must be A waste label must be

placed on the waste placed on the waste container as soon as the container as soon as the first drop of waste is first drop of waste is addedadded

A waste label must be A waste label must be placed on all hazardous placed on all hazardous waste containers, even waste containers, even if the original label is if the original label is present on the chemical present on the chemical bottlebottle

LabelingLabeling

Label must contain the words “Hazardous Waste”Label must contain the words “Hazardous Waste”The date must identify when the container was The date must identify when the container was

filledfilledThe full name of the chemical(s) must be written The full name of the chemical(s) must be written

outoutLabels can be obtained from by calling EH&S at Labels can be obtained from by calling EH&S at

(718) 430-3529.(718) 430-3529.Under no circumstances may a container labeled Under no circumstances may a container labeled

with the words “Hazardous Waste” be disposed in with the words “Hazardous Waste” be disposed in the regular trashthe regular trash

Location of WasteLocation of Waste

Identify a specific location in the laboratory Identify a specific location in the laboratory

Avoid the use of the floorAvoid the use of the floor

Use secondary containment where necessaryUse secondary containment where necessary

Do not use the fume hood for long term storage of Do not use the fume hood for long term storage of wastewaste

Inspect storage areas weeklyInspect storage areas weekly

Segregation of ChemicalsSegregation of Chemicals

All chemical waste is to be stored so All chemical waste is to be stored so that incompatibles are not next to that incompatibles are not next to each othereach other

Never mix incompatible chemicalsNever mix incompatible chemicals

A compatibility chart is available at A compatibility chart is available at the link below:the link below:

www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs/Lab%20Safety/LS_incompat.htmwww.aecom.yu.edu/ehs/Lab%20Safety/LS_incompat.htm

Consolidating chemicalsConsolidating chemicals

The following chemical solvents may be consolidated in the The following chemical solvents may be consolidated in the same bottle: same bottle:

AcetoneAcetone AcetonitrileAcetonitrile BenzeneBenzeneCyclohexanoneCyclohexanone EthanolEthanol Ethyl Ethyl

acetateacetateEthylbenzeneEthylbenzene IsopropanolIsopropanol MethanolMethanol

Methyl ethyl ketoneMethyl ethyl ketone NitrobenzeneNitrobenzeneTolueneToluene

XyleneXylene

Any time a new chemical is added to a container, write the Any time a new chemical is added to a container, write the full name of the chemical(s) on the hazardous waste labelfull name of the chemical(s) on the hazardous waste label

Waste DisposalWaste Disposal

No hazardous wastes may be:No hazardous wastes may be:

dumped down the draindumped down the drain

discharged to sanitary sewerdischarged to sanitary sewer

discarded with the garbagediscarded with the garbage

allowed to evaporate into the allowed to evaporate into the atmosphereatmosphere

Consult with EH&S about Consult with EH&S about disposal of non-hazardous disposal of non-hazardous chemicalschemicals

Disposal of Empty ContainersDisposal of Empty Containers

Containers or bottles must:Containers or bottles must:

Be emptyBe empty

Be rinsed Be rinsed three timesthree times with the first with the first rinse collected as hazardous wasterinse collected as hazardous waste

Have theHave the label label removed, removed, obscured,obscured, or or marked “empty”marked “empty”

Be disposed in the regular trash, Be disposed in the regular trash, unless acutely hazardous or odorousunless acutely hazardous or odorous

Call EH&S at (718) 430-3529 for Call EH&S at (718) 430-3529 for information on disposal of acutely information on disposal of acutely hazardous chemical containershazardous chemical containers

Emergency Spill ResponseEmergency Spill Response

Most small spills can be Most small spills can be cleaned up by the laboratory cleaned up by the laboratory technician technician

If a spill is too large:If a spill is too large:1.1. Wilf Campus call extension 200 Wilf Campus call extension 200

or (212) 960-5200or (212) 960-52002.2. Beren Campus call (212) 340-Beren Campus call (212) 340-

7709 and ask to speak with a 7709 and ask to speak with a SupervisorSupervisor

Also notify:Also notify:1.1. Science Office: (212) 960-5332Science Office: (212) 960-53322.2. Safety Specialist: (917) 560-Safety Specialist: (917) 560-

01990199

Emergency Spill ResponseEmergency Spill Response

Most small spills can be cleaned up Most small spills can be cleaned up by the laboratory technician by the laboratory technician

If a spill is too large:If a spill is too large: Wilf Campus call extension 200 or Wilf Campus call extension 200 or

(212) 960-5200(212) 960-5200 Beren Campus call (212) 340-7709 Beren Campus call (212) 340-7709

and ask to speak with a Supervisorand ask to speak with a Supervisor Also notify:Also notify: Science Office: (212) 960-5332Science Office: (212) 960-5332 Safety Specialist: (917) 560-0199Safety Specialist: (917) 560-0199

SpillsSpillsClean-up small spills if Clean-up small spills if you:you:Have materials to absorb Have materials to absorb

and bag the spilled materialand bag the spilled materialAre familiar with the Are familiar with the

properties of the spilled properties of the spilled materialsmaterials

Have the proper personal Have the proper personal protectionprotection

Know spilled acids or Know spilled acids or bases are dilutebases are dilute

Do not clean-up a spill if Do not clean-up a spill if you:you:Don’t know the identity of Don’t know the identity of

the chemicalthe chemicalLack the knowledge to Lack the knowledge to

safely handle the spillsafely handle the spillFeel the spill is unsafe to Feel the spill is unsafe to

clean upclean up

EmergencyEmergency

Splash to the Eyes:Splash to the Eyes: Immediately flush with copious Immediately flush with copious

amounts of water for at least 15 amounts of water for at least 15 minutesminutes

Seek medical attention, if necessarySeek medical attention, if necessary

Splash to the Body:Splash to the Body: Remove contaminated clothingRemove contaminated clothing Immediately flush with copious Immediately flush with copious

amounts of water for at least 15 amounts of water for at least 15 minutesminutes

Seek medical attention, if necessarySeek medical attention, if necessary

Medical EmergencyMedical Emergency

In the event of a medical In the event of a medical emergency call 911 then emergency call 911 then

1. Wilf Campus call 911, then Security at 1. Wilf Campus call 911, then Security at extension 200 or (212) 960-5200 extension 200 or (212) 960-5200

2. Beren Campus call 911, then Security 2. Beren Campus call 911, then Security extension 709 or (212) 340-7709extension 709 or (212) 340-7709

3. Brookdale Campus call 911, then Security 3. Brookdale Campus call 911, then Security extension 303 or (212) 790-0303extension 303 or (212) 790-0303

Security will escort the EMS Security will escort the EMS personnel to the emergency personnel to the emergency locationlocation

Waste MinimizationWaste Minimization Purchase only what is needed Purchase only what is needed Minimize and rotate inventories; redistribute excess Minimize and rotate inventories; redistribute excess

chemicalschemicals Substitute hazardous substances with less hazardous Substitute hazardous substances with less hazardous

materialsmaterials Review and modify process to minimize amount of waste Review and modify process to minimize amount of waste

generatedgenerated Recycle waste materials back into the same process or into Recycle waste materials back into the same process or into

a different processa different process Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous wasteSeparate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste Reduce the amount of hazardous materials used in a Reduce the amount of hazardous materials used in a

procedureprocedure Do not purchase mercury-containing thermometersDo not purchase mercury-containing thermometers Share unused chemicals with other laboratoriesShare unused chemicals with other laboratories

Mixed wastesMixed wastesDo not mix the following wastes:Do not mix the following wastes:

Chemical with biologicalChemical with biologicalChemical with radiologicalChemical with radiologicalBiological with radiologicalBiological with radiologicalLab supplies (needles, pipettes, tubes, gloves) with Lab supplies (needles, pipettes, tubes, gloves) with

chemical or radiologicalchemical or radiologicalHalogenated with non-halogenated solventsHalogenated with non-halogenated solventsSolvents with aqueous wasteSolvents with aqueous wasteIncompatible chemicals Incompatible chemicals

If your waste needs to be mixed, please consult with If your waste needs to be mixed, please consult with EH&S before proceedingEH&S before proceeding

SummarySummary

Chemical disposal is freeChemical disposal is free Never pour any chemical down the drainNever pour any chemical down the drain Never allow waste to evaporate into the airNever allow waste to evaporate into the air Always label and cap bottles Always label and cap bottles Deface and rinse all chemical bottles before disposalDeface and rinse all chemical bottles before disposal Mixed waste is costly, discuss your options with EH&S Mixed waste is costly, discuss your options with EH&S For more waste information, visit our website at For more waste information, visit our website at

aecom.yu.edu/ehs or refer to YU’s Waste Disposal aecom.yu.edu/ehs or refer to YU’s Waste Disposal GuidelinesGuidelines

For additional information you may also consult the MSDS For additional information you may also consult the MSDS or contact EH&S at (718) 430-3529or contact EH&S at (718) 430-3529

Contact InformationContact Information

Department of Environmental Health and SafetyDepartment of Environmental Health and Safety

Jorge L. Quiñones, REM, MSJorge L. Quiñones, REM, MS Safety SpecialistSafety Specialist

Yeshiva University Yeshiva University AECOM Office:AECOM Office:

Resnick CampusResnick CampusForchheimer 800, Forchheimer 800,

(718) 430-3529 or (718) 430-4150 (718) 430-3529 or (718) 430-4150

[email protected]@ecom.yu.edu