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EH&S Presents… August 23, 2012
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Agenda EH&S Announcements Recycling Program Updates UC Regents Settlement Acknowledgements
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EH&S Announcements
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Upcoming Inspections LML/COH EEB Earth Sciences Ocean Sciences
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EH&S Announcements EH&S Web Site Reorganization Laboratory Safety Manual – coming soon! If you can’t find something, let us know
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Physically hazardous waste Any sharp object that poses a threat to safety. Often refers to waste that can cause lacerations or cuts. Examples: Glass (Broken), Pipette tips, Razors, Sharp objects
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7 Physically hazardous waste Place into a sturdy container labeled broken “Glass” or “Sharp Objects”
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8 Physically hazardous waste Store separately from regular trash. Every year custodians are injured by sharp objects in trash cans.
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9 Physically hazardous waste Tie/tape bag closed Seal hole by removing cover and pushing flap up. Tape the box shut (MAX 25 lbs) No liquids! (gels go in hard walled pails)
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10 Physically hazardous waste If not contaminated, place ‘Pitch In’ sticker on box. Place box directly into dumpster or set out for custodians to pick up. GLASS DISPOSAL
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12 Chemical hazardous waste Obtain a label from the Online Tag Program (OTP) before beginning your work.
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13 Regulated Wastes Non-Regulated (Recyclable) Wastes Aerosol CansLaboratory SharpsCardboard Asbestos WasteMedicine/Personal SharpsGlass BatteriesOilMetal Cans Biohazardous or Medical Waste PaintPaper Cell PhonesPhotographic ChemicalsPlastic Bags Compressed Gas CylindersRadioactive WastePlastic Containers Electronic WasteRefrigerators/Appliances Plastic Pails and Pipette Tip Boxes Empty ContainersRegulated LightsScrap Metal Hazardous WasteTreated Wood WasteStyrofoam Inkjet, Laserjet, & Toner Cartridges Recycling and Disposal Guide
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Science Hill Recycle Locations BuildingWhat can be recycled Baskin Engineering rm 202: Pipette boxes Front of Building: paper and mixed recycling Biomed 2 nd floor: pipette boxes, paper, mixed recycling 4 th floor: pipette boxes EMS Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans 3 rd floor C wing: paper, mixed recycling, and e-waste PSB Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans, mixed recycling, paper, laboratory plastics Sinsheimer Loading dock: metal cans, mixed recycling Atrium: pipette boxes Thimann Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans, mixed recycling, paper, e-waste 14
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Lab Plastic Container Recycling Triple Rinse- NO CONTAMINATION! X Out Labels NO No Styrofoam - PS 6 No pipette tip boxes or pails No containers that previously held Extremely Hazardous Materials! If Bin is full, Please Contact Recycling 459-3671 Pilot Program Recycle Bin is Located at PSB loading Dock
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Friday, October 12 1:30 – 3:30
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UC Regents Settlement
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Haz Waste Award Presented to… Linington Lab
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Perk Card Program
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Any ideas? Let us know…
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Questions? Next Quarter:
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