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Hazardous Waste - EPA
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Facility emergency monitoring equipment v Use v Inspection v Repair v Replacement 1a
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Facility emergency monitoring equipment v Frequently test and maintain: Communications systemsCommunications systems Alarm systemsAlarm systems Fire protection equipmentFire protection equipment Spill control equipmentSpill control equipment Decontamination equipmentDecontamination equipment 1b
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Automatic waste feed cut-off systems v Shut down systems in event of emergency v Operators must know necessary procedures 2a
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Communications/Alarm systems v Immediate access to alarm system is required whenever hazardous waste is: PouredPoured MixedMixed SpreadSpread Otherwise handledOtherwise handled 3a
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Communications/Alarm systems v An employee working alone must be able to summon external emergency assistance 3b
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Responses to fires and explosions v Contingency plans for: FiresFires ExplosionsExplosions Unplanned releasesUnplanned releases 4a
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Responses to fires and explosions v Outlines arrangement with: PolicePolice FireFire HospitalsHospitals ContractorsContractors Other response authoritiesOther response authorities 4b
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Responses to fires and explosions v List: Names of emergency coordinatorsNames of emergency coordinators Available emergency equipmentAvailable emergency equipment Facility evacuation proceduresFacility evacuation procedures 4c
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Ground water contamination incidents v Ground water monitoring program must determine facility’s impact on quality of ground water v Report ground water contamination and monitoring data to Regional Administrator 5a
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Operation shutdown v If operation stops because of fire, explosion, or release, monitor for: LeaksLeaks Pressure build-upPressure build-up Gas generationGas generation Ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipmentRuptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment 6a
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