OBJECTIVES Identify hazardous waste materials in accordance with state and federal regulations and follow safety precautions while handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.

HAZARDOUS WASTE When handling hazardous waste material, one must always wear the proper protective clothing and equipment detailed in the right-to-know laws

FIGURE 2.1 Material safety data sheets (MSDS), now called safety data sheets (SDS), should be readily available for use by anyone in the area who may come into contact with hazardous materials.

HAZARDOUS WASTE Hazardous waste materials are chemicals, or components, that the shop no longer needs and that pose a danger to the environment and people if disposed of in ordinary garbage cans or sewers

FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS Occupational Safety And Health Act This legislation was designed to assist and encourage the citizens of the United States in their efforts to ensure the following: Safe and healthful working conditions, by providing research, information, education & training in the field of occupational safety and health

FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS EPA Reactive Corrosive Toxic Ignitable Safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women, by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the act EPA Reactive Corrosive Toxic Ignitable Radioactive

FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS Right-to-know Laws Material Safety Data Sheets Workplace hazardous materials information systems (WHMIS) Resource Conservation And Recovery Act Lockout/Tagout Clean Air Act

ASBESTOS HAZARDS Asbestos OSHA Standards Asbestos EPA Regulations Less than .2 fibers per cub centimeter Asbestos EPA Regulations Only when asbestos becomes airborne is it considered to be hazardous

ASBESTOS HAZARDS Asbestos Handling Guidelines HEPA vacuum Solvent spray Disposal of brake dust and brake shoes

USED BRAKE FLUID AND USED OIL Storage and Disposal of Brake Fluid Used Oil Origin Use Contaminants

USED BRAKE FLUID AND USED OIL Storage and Disposal of Used Oil Keep used oil storage drums in good condition Never store used oil in anything other than tanks and storage containers Follow used oil filter disposal regulations

SOLVENTS & COOLANT DISPOSAL Effects Of Chemical Poisoning Headache Nausea Drowsiness Dizziness Lack of coordination Unconsciousness

SOLVENTS & COOLANT DISPOSAL Safety Tip: Hand Safety Solvent Hazardous and Regulatory Status Used Solvents Coolant Disposal Used antifreeze may be hazardous due to dissolved metals from the engine and other components of the cooling system

FIGURE 2.5 Washing hands and removing jewelry are two important safety habits all service technicians should practice.

FIGURE 2.7 Using a water-based cleaning system helps reduce the hazards from using strong chemicals.

FIGURE 2.8 Used antifreeze coolant should be kept separate and stored in a leakproof container until it can be recycled or disposed of according to federal, state, and local laws. Note that the storage barrel is placed inside another container to catch any coolant that may spill out of the inside barrel.

BATTERY WASTE, BATTERY HANDLING, AND FUEL SAFETY Battery Disposal Used lead–acid batteries must be reclaimed or recycled in order to be exempt from hazardous waste regulations Battery Handling and Storage Fuel Safety and Storage

OTHER DISPOSALS Airbag Disposal Used Tire Disposal Air-conditioning Refrigerant Oil Disposal Waste Chart Tech Tip: Remove Components That Contain Mercury Tech Tip: What Every Technician Should Know

FIGURE 2.10 Air-conditioning refrigerant oil must be kept separated from other oils because it contains traces of refrigerant and must be treated as hazardous waste.

FIGURE 2.11 Placard near driver’s door, including what devices in the vehicle contain mercury.

FIGURE 2.12 The OSHA global hazardous materials labels.

SUMMARY Hazardous materials include common automotive chemicals, liquids, and lubricants, especially those whose ingredients contain chlor or fluor in their name. Right-to-know laws require that all workers have access to safety data sheets (SDS).

SUMMARY Asbestos fibers should be avoided and removed according to current laws and regulations. Used engine oil contains metals worn from parts and should be handled and disposed of properly. Solvents represent a serious health risk and should be avoided as much as possible.

SUMMARY Coolant should be disposed of properly or recycled. Batteries are considered to be hazardous waste and should be discarded to a recycling facility.