Tagged: Guideline
Safe Disposal of Pesticides
This information is from the US EPA and OEPA, 4/2012
The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to use them - apply them - according to the directions on the label.
Mercury Information
Chemical States: Elemental, inorganic, and organic (alkyl/methyl and aryl/phenyl)
Order of Toxicity (Low to High): Elemental< inorganic< organic (aryl/phenyl< alkyl/methyl) Target Organs/Tissue: Kidneys, central nervous system (CNS)/brain, and skinBioaccumulation:
Lead-Acid Batteries
Ohio EPA guideline for lead-acid batteries.Lead Paint: Best Practices for Painting
Personal Protective Equipment (As Needed)
Pollution Prevention Guide for Laboratories
What is a hazardous waste?
The first step in any pollution prevention plan is to understand what is a hazardous waste. Once you know what constitutes a hazardous waste, then you are able to evaluate your processes to determine whether you are a generator of hazardous waste. At this point you can put into practice your strategies for reducing your waste generation.
Biohazardous Waste Packaging Procedure
Steps to package biohazardous and infectious waste.Household Hazardous Waste
It is estimated that almost one half of household waste can be recycled and not sent to a landfill. However, a small portion would be considered a hazardous material. Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals that can pose a threat to people and the environment, especially when improperly handled or disposed.
Infectious Waste Spill Containment and Clean-Up Procedure
Infectious waste spills must be contained and cleaned up immediately.
I. A spill kit containing absorbent material, bleach or another USEPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant,
biohazard bags, gloves, eye protection, and a biohazard sharps container must be accessible in the laboratory.Hazardous Chemical Alternatives
The table below lists some possible alternatives to chemicals routinely used in the laboratory. The alternatives represent less toxic or non-hazardous materials that will help in reducing hazardous waste generation.
ORIGINAL MATERIAL
SUBSTITUTE
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Monitoring Plan
The objective of the monitoring plan is to establish a series of QA activities that will provide a high level of confidence in the data reported.