1. May 2018
Lab Safety:
Waste disposal
Harrison D. Root

2. Importance Potentially Toxic Corrosive Flammable
Our lab has violations for unlabeled containers

3. Types of Waste
Sharps
Glass
Liquid
Solid
Unknown chemical

4. General Guidelines Container in good condition
Clearly labeled with complete chemical names
Waste Tag
Do not completely fill container

5. Waste Tags Fill out as indicated Full chemical names Name Phone
Building and room #
Weight/Volume
Full chemical names

6. Waste Tags Must be filled out for Solid waste Aqueous or acidic waste
Unknown Chemicals
Bag unknown substance
Fill out a waste tag
DO NOT Fill out form 

7. Waste Tags Sharps Fill out top “Sharps Disposal” section
Replacement containers

8. Waste Tags
Fill out form
Need additional container
Tape up container

9. Remember Fill out waste tags
Must be kept in vicinity of generation site
Compatible Contents
Keep Closed
Do not overfill