EH&S Presents…

August 23, 2012

Agenda

• EH&S Announcements

• Recycling Program Updates

• UC Regents Settlement

• Acknowledgements

EH&S Announcements

EH&S Announcements

• Upcoming Inspections

• LML/COH

• EEB

• Earth Sciences

• Ocean Sciences

EH&S Announcements

• EH&S Web Site

• Reorganization

• Laboratory Safety Manual – coming soon!

• If you can’t find something, let us know

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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Physically hazardous waste

Place into a sturdy container labeled broken “Glass” or “Sharp Objects”

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Physically hazardous waste

Store separately from regular trash. Every year custodians are injured by sharp objects in trash cans.

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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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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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Chemical hazardous waste

Obtain a label from the Online Tag Program (OTP) before beginning your work.

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Regulated WastesNon-Regulated

(Recyclable) Wastes

Aerosol Cans Laboratory Sharps Cardboard

Asbestos Waste Medicine/Personal Sharps Glass

Batteries Oil Metal Cans

Biohazardous or Medical Waste

Paint Paper

Cell Phones Photographic Chemicals Plastic Bags

Compressed Gas Cylinders Radioactive Waste Plastic Containers

Electronic Waste Refrigerators/Appliances Plastic Pails and Pipette Tip Boxes

Empty Containers Regulated Lights Scrap Metal

Hazardous Waste Treated Wood Waste Styrofoam

Inkjet, Laserjet, & Toner Cartridges

Recycling and Disposal Guide

Science Hill Recycle Locations

Building What can be recycled

Baskin Engineering rm 202: Pipette boxesFront of Building: paper and mixed recycling

Biomed 2nd floor: pipette boxes, paper, mixed recycling4th floor: pipette boxes

EMS Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans3rd 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 recyclingAtrium: pipette boxes

Thimann Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans, mixed recycling, paper, e-waste

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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 RecycleBin is Located at PSB loading Dock

Friday, October 121:30 – 3:30

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UC Regents Settlement

Haz Waste AwardPresented to…

Linington Lab

Perk Card Program

Perk Card Program

Any ideas? Let us know…

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