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Title: Environmental Compliance at UMR


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Environmental Complianceat UMR
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Compliance Topics
  • Chemical Requirements
  • Labeling
  • Storage
  • Handling
  • Spills and Leaks
  • Hazardous Waste Requirements
  • Labeling
  • Storage
  • Disposal
  • Universal Waste Requirements
  • Used Batteries
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Fluorescent Bulbs

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Compliance Topics
  • Used Oil Requirements
  • Saturated Rags Towels
  • Bio-Hazardous Wastes
  • Pesticide Herbicide Requirements
  • Emergency Procedures

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Chemicals
  • Labeling Requirements
  • All Chemicals must be clearly labeled with
    contents and appropriate warnings, and must have
    MSDS information readily available.
  • Chemical waste must always be labeled.
  • Storage Requirements
  • Chemicals must be stored / separated by Hazard
    Class (i.e. flammables, oxidizers, acids et..)
  • Storage containers must be in good condition with
    tightly closing lids and be compatible with the
    contents.

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Chemicals
  • No more than 10 gallons of flammable materials in
    original containers and an additional 25 gallons
    in approved safety cans (not exceeding 2 gallons
    in size) may be stored outside NFPA approved
    flammable storage cabinets.
  • Chemicals should never be stored under fume
    hoods.

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Chemicals
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Have a set of standard operating procedures
    clearly defined.
  • Make sure all members have a knowledge of
    necessary information and training.
  • Designate a chemical safety officer in case of
    emergencies.

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Chemicals
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders
  • Compressed gas cylinders must be securely held
    upright and fastened with an approved restraint
    device to a rigid structure so they cannot fall
    or be knocked over.
  • Gas cylinder regulators should not be
    interchanged.
  • Cylinders can not be stored in hallways, exits,
    stairwells, or other routes of egress.
  • Do not store cylinders in direct sunlight or near
    localized heat sources.

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Chemicals
  • Only move cylinders when their caps are in place,
    and only when they are secured to a suitable
    hand truck.
  • Cylinders must be legibly marked with name of
    contents, and must have their caps in place when
    not in use.
  • Cylinders must be segregated from any
    incompatible or combustible material by a minimum
    distance of 20 feet , or isolated by a
    noncombustible barrier.

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Chemicals
  • Handling Requirements
  • All Chemicals or hazardous materials must be
    shipped in accordance with all applicable
    federal, state, and local regulations (i.e. DOT /
    IATA Specifications).
  • MSDS information shall be referred to regarding
    proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and
    handling instructions for specific chemicals.
  • Manufacturer recommendations for PPE and Handling
    instructions must be followed when working with
    hazardous chemicals.

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Chemicals
  • Spills and Leaks of Hazardous Materials
  • All spills and leaks of Hazardous materials must
    be promptly cleaned up.
  • University of Missouri-Rolla Spill Clean Up
    Procedures and MSDS recommendations must be
    followed regarding clean up of small spills.
  • All major spills must be reported immediately to
    the Department of Environmental Health and
    Safety.
  • All chemical wastes from spills and leaks must be
    placed in appropriately labeled waste containers
    and disposed of in accordance with University
    procedures.

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Universal Waste
  • Used Batteries
  • Do not throw used batteries away in the trash,
    but collect them for disposal. Create a Used
    Battery Collection bin and place all used
    batteries in it. When bin is full, contact EHS
    for disposal, or fill out a PURF.
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Empty Aerosol Cans may be disposed of as regular
    trash.
  • Aerosol Cans, which still contain product and/or
    propellant, shall be handled as Chemical Wastes
    and placed in a Used Aerosol Can collection bin.
    When bin is full, fill out a PURF for disposal.

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Used Oil
  • Labeling
  • Label all containers used for storage of used
    oils with the words USED OIL clearly marked on
    a visible side of the container.

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Used Oil
  • Storage
  • Store only non-hazardous oils in containers
  • Storage containers must be in good condition with
    tightly closing lids which must remain closed
    except when adding or removing oil from the
    storage container.
  • Secondary containment must be provided for all
    storage containers greater than 55 gallons.
  • Routine visual inspections for leaks and spills
    must be performed on Used Oil Storage areas and
    containers.
  • Store Oil Spill cleanup materials near storage
    area for easy access.

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Used Oil
  • Disposal
  • Fill out a PURF and submit to EHS for disposal of
    small containers of used oils.
  • For large containers of used oils (i.e. 55 gallon
    drums), contact EHS to schedule a waste oil
    contractor to pick up containers on site.
  • Dispose of all spill cleanup materials with used
    oil.

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Saturated Rags Towels
  • All Rags or Towels which have become saturated
    with solvents must be disposed of in the
    following manner.
  • Solvent saturated rags must be placed in an
    appropriately labeled bin with a tightly closing
    lid that remains closed except when being filled
    or emptied.
  • All Bins must meet UMR Hazardous Waste labeling
    Requirements.
  • Fill out a Pickup Request form within 90 days of
    the start date of the Bin for proper disposal.

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General Shop Rules
  • Extension cords are never to be used as a
    permanent solution.
  • When operating tools and machinery
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • Keep fingers clear of moving parts.
  • Wear sturdy, slip proof shoes.

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Fire Extinguishers
  • When using fire extinguishers use the following
    method
  • Pull the pin at the top.
  • Aim low at the base.
  • Squeeze the trigger.
  • Sweep the nozzle form side to side.

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Emergency Preparedness
  • Keep all safety equipment in easy to access
    locations.
  • Know the location of all safety shower and how to
    operate them.
  • Know the location of spill kits and general spill
    response procedures.

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Emergency Procedures
  • In the event of an Emergency, immediately notify
    the University Police at 341-4300, or by dialing
    4300 from any campus phone.
  • Be sure to include your Name, Location, and type
    of emergency during your call.

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Further Information
  • For Further information regarding waste disposal,
    recycling, or other environmental topics, please
    visit the EHS Website at
  • www.umr.edu/ehs
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