GENERATORS’ GUIDE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL /
WASTE MANAGEMENT
U N I V E R S I T Y O F
C O L O R AD O
E N V I RONME N T A L
H E A L T H & S A F E T Y
AND

DIRECTORY OF EH&S SERVICES
University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB)
Department of Public Safety
Environmental Health and Safety Division
1000 Regent Dr., 413 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309
http://ehs.colorado.edu
303-492-6025 303-492-2854 (fax)
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EH&S General Questions and Comments: (303) 492-6025
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E-mail: ehs@colorado.edu
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability,
creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission to, and treatment and employment in, its educational
programs and activities.
This Generators’ Guide to Hazardous Material/Waste booklet is reviewed and updated as required by UCB Policy and regulatory
requirements. The information and procedures contained herein take effect June 2002.
© Environmental Health and Safety, 2002

Any part of this booklet may be reproduced in printed and/or electronic
form with the permission of the authors.
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Welcome to Environmental Health and Safety’s Generators’ Guide to Hazardous Material/Waste.
Because we realize that safety and regulatory compliance represent only a small but important part of your normal routine, we have designed
this booklet as a ‘quick reference’ guide. With that goal in mind we’ve added a comprehensive index, supplemental website materials and a customer feedback slip to further tailor our efforts towards your needs. I think you’ll find that keeping this booklet close at hand will save you time and help us provide services more effectively. For EH&S, safety and environmental responsibility is a collaborative endeavor. Our training program has blossomed under, and remains indebted to, the volunteer Hazardous Waste Proctors throughout UCB
and the insights and advocacy of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Board. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to them for their continued and excellent efforts. I would also like to thank UCB administration for fostering a climate in which safety and environmental concerns are a basic tenet under which the University works. However, in spite of the contributions of all of these people, the success of safety and environmental goals at UCB remains dependent on you. Our goal at EH&S is to build the connections between efficient practices and ones that are safe and environmentally responsible. In the case of procedures for hazardous materials/waste, a minimal, regular investment of time and effort on your part can save significant time and effort at a later date. It can also help minimize the risk to priceless resources: UCB’s students, faculty, staff and environment. Please, don’t learn safety practices by ‘accident.’ I thank you for taking the time to read this booklet and encourage you to send us your comments and suggestions so that we can better meet your needs and thereby raise the standard of environmental health and safety at UCB.

Yours sincerely,
Dave W. Wergin
Director, Environmental Health and Safety

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET
Key to the Symbols
MORE INFORMATION / ASSISTANCE
This booklet focuses on the vast majority of situations. While it is intended to be comprehensive, for reasons of space and flexibility it is not exhaustive. Wherever you see the telephone symbol there is a likelihood that you’ll need to contact EH&S for non-routine situations or simply for
further information. Of course, aside from the telephone (492-6025) you could use email (ehs@colorado.edu), campus mail (413 UCB) or just
drop by.
INCENTIVES AND FREEBIES
EH&S continues to develop and offer programs, incentives and ‘freebies’ aimed at areas such as pollution prevention, waste minimization, basic compliance and laboratory safety services. Wherever you see the ‘gift’ symbol please consult the EH&S website (http://ehs.colorado.edu) to find out what offers are currently available.
WEB SOURCES AVAILABLE
As part of a continued commitment to reducing the use of paper, some complimentary materials are primarily made available through the EH&S website. The ‘connected globe’ symbol indicates that an up-to-date listing or database is held at http:// ehs.colorado.edu. This address also hosts a fully searchable copy of our booklet. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION?
We can mail and fax materials to you or explain questions, policies and requirements over the phone. All the services provided through the internet are, of course, available in traditional media too. We especially encourage you to visit us at the Environmental Health & Safety Center, 1000 Regent Drive, or call us to setup a time when we can visit you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHANCELLOR’S POLICY...........................................……......6
I. THE BASICS..................................………...............................8
II. GENERATOR INSTRUCTION..................……....................10
III. POLLUTION PREVENTION, WASTE
MINIMIZATION AND TREATMENT.................……........…...12
IV. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE PICKUP........…........…....14
V. STORAGE: SATELLITE ACCUMULATION
AREAS (SAA)............................................……...................….....15
VI. BIOLOGICAL WASTE.........................................…..........……..17
PULLOUT SECTION
EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN
SAA INSPECTION LOG
VII. RADIOACTIVE/MIXED WASTES.......................……...…...….35
VIII. CHEMICAL WASTES.........................................…...……….......35
IX. UNIDENTIFIED MATERIAL/WASTE...........…….........…..…..37
X. CONTAINERS....................................................……. .....……....38
XI. WASTES REQUIRING SPECIAL CONTAINERS...…......…....38
XII. MARKING CONTAINERS: THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/
WASTE TAG..............................................................………......40
XIII. HAZARDOUS WASTE TAG DIAGRAM............…...…....…....42
XIV. SAFETY RESOURCES...........................................…..….….......43
XV. WASTE REDUCTION LOG..............................….….…...….....44
DIRECTORY OF EH&S SERVICES............………..….…........45
EH&S SURVEY........................................................….…….......47
DEPARTMENTAL DESCRIPTION........................…......……..49
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UCB Campus Policy
Topic: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICIES,
GENERATOR TRAINING, COMPLIANCE VIOLATION AND PENALTY
ASSESSMENT
Date: January 15th, 1998
Approved by: Dr. Richard L. Byyny, Chancellor
Author: Dave W. Wergin, Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Distribution: Deans, Directors, Dept. Heads and Hazardous Waste Generators
Policy Statement:
It is the policy of the University of Colorado at Boulder that all persons (faculty, student and staff) involved with the generation, handling and management of Hazardous Waste (HW) on Campus shall be properly trained and comply with all rules as specified by Federal and State regulations, permits and laws. HW Generators (HWGs) are responsible for training and management in their respective areas, as detailed below. In the event that penalties are levied against the University for noncompliance with Local, State or Federal regulations, such penalties will be assessed, as appropriate, to the department(s) or unit(s) whose failure to comply with the campus policies, caused or contributed to the penalties.
Departmental or unit indemnification requires that those handling HW have been properly trained and have adhered to University policies and procedures in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.
Purpose:
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment require annual HW classroom and on the job training for all persons who generate and handle HW. This includes personnel in Campus laboratories and shops, as well as some office personnel (who may generate waste copier toner, batteries etc.). Since there are thousands of HW Generators (HWGs) on the Boulder Campus, the task of formally training and retraining all of them is a significant challenge. In addition to training there are other requirements that need to be accomplished in every HW generating area, such as weekly inspections and record keeping.
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Procedural Overview:
HW Generators (HWG) Training System:
The Campus has developed a Hazardous Waste (HW) Proctor system to expand the network of University resources and maintain environmental compliance and safety standards:
• Faculty and/or staff coordinators are appointed in each waste generating Campus department and assign one or more HW Proctors to serve as training liaisons for the Environmental Health and Safety
Division (EH&S) of the Department of Public Safety at UCB.
• EH&S trains each of the Proctors (using a train-the-trainer approach), maintains documentation of the training presented to Proctors and provides training materials and compliance verification checklists and guidelines for use by every generator.
• HW Proctors, in turn, train HWGs in their areas. Proctors remain responsible for providing annual, formal training to individual faculty, student and staff HWGs (using EH&S prepared materials) and keeping records documenting such training.
• HWGs (faculty, student and staff) are responsible for proper management of hazardous waste and inspections in their assigned areas, using EH&S prepared checklists and Campus procedures and guidelines.
• EH&S also schedules monthly classroom training sessions for all
HWGs that act as a ‘safety-net’ for smaller departments without
Proctors or Generators urgently requiring training during a transitional
stage or Proctor absence. Your cooperation is required and appreciated in addressing this important
Campus life-safety and environmental compliance issue. Questions
regarding the implementation of this Policy should be directed to EH&S
at 303 492-6025.
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I. THE BASICS
What is Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous Waste is generated when chemical and/or radioactive materials are no longer needed and their disposal is desired. This includes all materials that may adversely affect the health or well-being of people or the environment, such as cleaning products, paint, copier toner, batteries (see page 29), photographic and laboratory chemicals. If you are in any sense unsure whether what you handle or generate is hazardous materials/ waste, please contact EH&S for a simple, declarative answer.
NOTE: Expired and unusable / old chemicals can automatically become hazardous waste and subject to the regulations. Watch for expiration dates on containers, such as certain ethers.

What about Radioactive Wastes?
Radioactive wastes and combined radioactive and chemical wastes (mixed waste) must be handled very differently from basic chemical wastes. In all cases, primary consideration is given to its radioactive properties. In order to simplify your procedures and enable safer and easier waste removal, please keep radioactive waste streams separate from chemical wastes wherever possible. Throughout this booklet the term hazardous material/waste refers to all types of material. However, if your material/waste has a radioactive component, please STOP and contact Health Physics/Radiation Safety (492-6523, hpl@spot.colorado.edu), within EH&S, prior to following these hazardous waste procedures to ensure that radioactive material procedures are followed.

What about Biohazardous Wastes?
Biohazardous wastes that are also radioactive will need to be handled separately (see above). If they are NOT radioactive, please carefully read the additional, specific information regarding biohazardous wastes in chapter VI.
Why Me?
Although your activity on campus may not seem to generate a hazardous
waste, it is possible that a common material you use on a daily basis may
be subject to the regulations.
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Anyone who handles or manages hazardous waste is considered a hazardous
waste generator and is subject to Hazardous Material/Waste regulations.
The procedures described in this booklet are intended to assist
you with this responsibility.
What is UCB’s Approach and Policy?
The University employs a shared approach to hazardous waste generator
responsibilities. As a result, personnel need only receive instruction at a
level corresponding to their involvement with hazardous waste. The Division
of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has the responsibility
for overseeing hazardous waste regulatory compliance and program
administration for the Boulder Campus (see Campus Policy on page 6 &
7). In order to fulfill this responsibility, EH&S has developed an extensive
program to safely manage and dispose of the large volume of UCB
hazardous waste in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations
and permits. Personnel in laboratories, shops and all other areas that generate
hazardous waste are required to follow the procedures listed below
to properly manage waste prior to its eventual removal.

EH&S is here to help you maintain a healthy, safe and efficient work area.
What are my key responsibilities as a Generator?
• To continually seek to minimize the volume and toxicity of wastes
produced
• To complete initial Hazardous Waste training and annual refreshers
• To ensure the proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials/
waste
• To read the emergency contingency plan and know the location of
emergency supplies, equipment and exits in your area
• To maximize the safety resources (e.g., MSDS) available to you in
your immediate area
• To contact EH&S for guidance whenever you are unsure what to do
• To read this booklet thoroughly and keep it close at hand for easy reference
• To periodically survey and update your chemical inventory and dispose
of old, outdated and unwanted materials
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II. GENERATOR INSTRUCTION
Do I need Instruction
Persons who generate or handle hazardous material/waste or manage
people who do, are required by Federal, State, and Local regulations
and University Policy to receive formal classroom and on-thejob
instruction. Initial instruction and annual refresher training is
required for all hazardous waste generators. To avoid safety and
compliance problems, this needs to be done as soon as possible after
beginning work in the lab and absolutely must take place within 6
months of beginning work with hazardous material/waste. If you are
in any sense unsure whether you handle or generate hazardous materials/
waste, please contact EH&S for a simple, declarative answer.
In addition to training, there are other generator requirements that must
be met in every hazardous waste generating area. These include, but are
not limited to, weekly inspections of the work/waste storage areas and
record keeping. The University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB) utilizes a
Train-the-Trainer approach to expand our network of University resources towards satisfying regulatory requirements.
Why Is This Necessary?
To preserve our water quality, protect City wastewater plant treatment
systems and to remain in compliance with regulatory permits, hazardous
material/waste must not be poured down drains. Hazardous material/
waste shall never be placed in the domestic trash. Such actions are environmentally unsound, prohibited by law and can be subject to fines and prosecution. Hazardous waste generators are responsible for violations in their areas.
How Can I Receive the Necessary Instruction?
Faculty and Staff representatives are appointed in each academic, administrative, and student division of the University. These representatives then assign “Proctors” to serve as hazardous waste and laboratory safety liaisons to EH&S.
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EH&S formally instructs the designated Hazardous Waste Proctors and
generators at scheduled classroom sessions. Proctors can provide instruction to individual faculty, student and staff hazardous waste generators, using materials prepared by EH&S and supplementing these with pertinent materials of their own selection. Annual refresher training involves simply filling out a Hazardous Waste Annual Refresher Training
form, available on the EH&S website. As mandated by regulations, records documenting instruction must be maintained. Faculty, staff and
student generators are responsible for proper container management and
inspections in their assigned areas.
Can I sign up for a class directly absolutely. In addition to Proctor training, EH&S offers regularly scheduled classes for any hazardous waste generator or Proctor. You can find out about upcoming instruction and sign up for a class directly through our website or by telephone/e-mail. Future plans include providing web based instruction over the internet (Check the EH&S website for current availability). Such developments will maximize the convenience of Hazardous Material/Waste Management instruction and allow
Proctors more flexibility in accomplishing generator training.
How Do I Obtain More Information All questions regarding these procedures and other aspects of health and safety on campus may be addressed to EH&S at the addresses and numbers below. Additional copies of this Generators’ Guide to Hazardous Material/Waste booklet are also available upon request from the EH&S office at 1000 Regent Drive, 413 UCB, by calling 492- 6025, e-mail ehs@colorado.edu or web access at http://ehs.colorado.edu
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III. POLLUTION PREVENTION, WASTE MINIMIZATION AND TREATMENT
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Federal, State and Local regulations require that, whenever possible,
all hazardous material/waste users purchase less toxic materials,
use smaller quantities and/or incorporate design procedures that
reduce the volume and/or concentration of hazardous material/waste
generated. Regulations also require that chemicals and waste be
used and stored in a manner that helps prevent releases to the environment.
EH&S has a number of special programs and resources devoted
to waste minimization and pollution prevention. Many of these
programs are free or are available to your department at a minimal cost.
Please see our website for current offers and refer to the form in section
XV.
Do Bulk Purchases Make Sense?
Purchasing a quantity of chemicals larger than you will use within about
6 months is often a false economy for the University as a whole. Larger
volumes of chemicals may not be cost effective if not fully utilized. Excess
materials may result in additional disposal costs, storage problems
and unsafe working conditions in the generator’s own area. When you
do need to order, try to limit your acquisition to a volume your lab will
use within 6 months.
What Is a True Economy of Scale?
If your laboratory or department has surplus or unwanted chemicals at
reagent grade level, try to make them available to other users rather than
submitting them for disposal.
What Else Can I Do to Minimize Waste?
Modification of each generator’s processes and collection procedures towards keeping non-hazardous materials separate from hazardous
constituents is both mandatory and a basic tenet of good lab practice.
A small percentage of a hazardous material mixed with water, for example, can necessitate the time-consuming and costly disposal of the entire container as hazardous waste.
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Simple treatment of hazardous waste is encouraged when part of an
experimental or industrial process. In all cases, written pre-approval
from EH&S is required and authorization from the Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment, may be required before
any treatment is sanctioned. Where generators, in consultation with
EH&S, are able to certify that the waste is indeed non-hazardous (i.e.,
nonflammable, nontoxic, non-reactive, does not contain heavy metals or
EPA-listed hazardous waste constituents) and has a ph between 5.5 and
10.5, disposal in the sanitary sewer may be permitted. Please call 492-
6025 to review your waste stream and discuss the most effective and responsible means of disposal.

What Else Can I Do to Prevent Pollution?
Material/Waste identified as Hazardous or THAT CANNOT
BE IDENTIFIED AS NONHAZARDOUS must not be poured
down drains. Signs identifying proper disposal of chemicals must be
posted near sinks in University laboratories and all other areas where
chemicals are used. If you require stickers or need help determining
whether a waste is hazardous or not, please contact EH&S.
We continually promote other simple pollution prevention strategies
and equipment. Please see our website for current programs and
offers.
Always Record Your Efforts with EH&S. Records of hazardous
material/waste minimization, chemical redistribution, and pollution
prevention measures need to be maintained by EH&S and the
generator. The University is required to hold these records for inspection
and review by regulatory agencies at the Federal, State or Local
level. Recording your efforts with EH&S also enables us to discover and
promote new processes across the Campus. EH&S seeks to recognize and reward individuals who show superlative effort and/or continued commitment.
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IV. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE PICKUP
So, What Do I Do?
Waste streams that include any kind of radioactive materials must
be kept separate wherever possible. For any material that is or may
be radioactive, please STOP and contact Health Physics/Radiation
Safety (492-6523) for disposal procedures.
To dispose of your hazardous material/waste, you must complete the
Hazardous Material/Waste (HMW) Tag and send EH&S (CB 413)
the top copy ONLY, as described in section XII. The card stock and
secondary copy must remain with the material/waste, attached to the
waste item with the provided wire. Generators will need to anticipate
volume restrictions and submit the HMW Tag to avoid exceeding storage limitations detailed in section V. HMW Tags can be obtained from the EH&S office at 1000 Regent Drive, or by calling 492-6025.
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V. STORAGE: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE SATELLITE
ACCUMULATION AREAS (SAA)
Where Will I Store Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste containers awaiting EH&S pickup, must be stored in
the immediate vicinity of the related work process. Satellite Accumulation
Areas (SAA) are designated for this purpose; consult your Proctor or
EH&S for locations. The safe collection in proper containers, submission
of Hazardous Material/Waste Tags, and management of the SAA is
the responsibility of those department personnel who generate the material/ waste. Consult your HW Proctor and/or EH&S if you have questions.
What Do I Need to Know About the SAA?
Laboratory, shop, darkroom, and other responsible department personnel must be aware of the following requirements:
A. The volume of hazardous material/waste stored in any SAA
must total less than 55 gallons (210 L). The SAA is also limited to accumulation of less than 1 quart of pure, acutely toxic waste, as defined in the EPA regulated “P” Waste list. This list is available from EH&S, your Hazardous Waste Proctor or through the EH&S Homepage. Generators must monitor their rate of accumulation in order to avoid exceeding these limitations.
B. Wastes must be identified as such by having the words,
“ Hazardous Waste” clearly, visibly attached to the item. EH&S makes
available supplies of stickers preprinted for this purpose through their office and the stores at Chemistry and MCDB. At time of press these are FREE! Attaching a hazardous material/waste tag to a container while
filling it also fulfills this requirement.
C. Accumulated hazardous material/waste must be under the control of
the generator(s). Control includes keeping containers closed and visual
observation by the operator or appropriate security measures e.g., a locking mechanism. It is important to secure all highly toxic, flammable and reactive chemicals in your lab by utilizing lockable cabinets and restricting access to the lab itself, locking doors when the lab is unattended.
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D. Generators are required to provide appropriate spill-prevention
measures, such as secondary containment devices, and segregate stored
hazardous material/waste containers by chemical compatibility: oxidizers,
flammables and combustibles, acids, bases and reactives. EH&S can
assist in the selection of secondary containment. EH&S has a secondary
containment program providing suitable equipment free of
charge. Please stop by to see the selection available.
E. Generators must document weekly inspections of their SAA (see yellow Pull Out Section) to ensure collection containers are properly labeled, closed, not leaking, appropriately segregated and stored in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
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VI. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Topic: BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT -
DISPOSAL POLICY & PROCEDURE
Issue Date: April 8, 2000 Revised: March 6, 2002
Approved by:
Dave W. Wergin, Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Author: Mike Morrison, Industrial Hygienist and Denise Donnelly, Industrial
Hygienist, EH&S
Revised: Brandon Boger, Hazardous Materials Program Manager and Denise
Donnelly, Industrial Hygienist, EH&S
Distribution: Science Department Chairs, Institutional Biosafety Committee,
Selected Building Proctors and Autoclave Users, V.
C. for Administration, V. C. for Academic Affairs
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the University of Colorado at Boulder, that biological
waste from Campus research and teaching laboratories be managed in accordance with the Biowaste Program procedures detailed below. Failure to abide by this policy and program may result in penalties that can be assessed, as appropriate to the entities that caused or contributed to the noncompliance.
Purpose
The Administration of the University of Colorado Boulder Campus is
committed to protecting its students, faculty, staff, the public and the environment.
The Environmental Health and Safety Department has developed
a biological waste management program in accordance with Colorado
Revised Statutes Title 25-Article 15-Part 4, which, if followed, satisfies
applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and concerns
for the Campus laboratory operations that generate biological waste. It is
the responsibility of each of us to implement these requirements where
they pertain to our respective activities and job duties.
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Definitions (for purposes of this Policy and Procedures)
BIOLOGICAL WASTE (Infectious & Non-Infectious): Cultures, plates, media and other liquid or solid materials, generated by Campus research and teaching laboratories, that contain or come in contact with living cells, body fluids, viruses, clinical materials, and other microorganisms.
INFECTIOUS WASTE: Biological waste that involves the presence of
organisms containing recombinant DNA or any other organisms hazardous to human or animal health, including pathogens of sufficient virulence and quantity that exposure to the waste by a susceptible host could result in an infectious disease.
NON-INFECTIOUS: Plates, slides, culture vessels, and other biological
or biomedical appearing materials, generated by Campus laboratories,
that do not meet the criteria of “infectious” (as defined above), or have
been rendered non-infectious by chemical disinfection or autoclaving.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIONS
WASTE GENERATOR … is responsible for identifying the infectious
and non-infectious biological waste that they use or make, and for collecting and managing the waste in accordance with these procedures. If in doubt, use conservative measures and autoclave all non-radioactive biological waste.
• If biological waste or sharps are contaminated with radioactive material, STOP, DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Contact EH&S Health Physics at 492-6523 for proper procedures.

• SHARPS ARE NOT TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
Sharps are handled through the hazardous material/waste program.
Biomedically appearing sharps, whether they are chemically contaminated or not (needles, syringes, blades, scalpels), must be placed in punctureproof, safety-sealed containers (no cardboard boxes, plastic or autoclave bags), and tagged for hazardous waste pick-up.
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The container must contain a built-in sterilization indicator or place autoclave tape on container. Autoclave tape is preferred. Containers with built-in sterilization indicators often are not visible. Infectious sharps must be rendered non-infectious prior to submittal of the Hazardous Material/Waste Tag. For assistance, contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program at 492-7845 Determine if the waste is infectious.
Render all infectious waste noninfectious using effective chemical disinfection methods or by autoclaving. If in doubt, be conservative and autoclave or chemically treat all non-radioactive biological waste. Chemical disinfection is not an effective method for needles and small syringes. These types of infectious sharps must be autoclaved.
Non-infectious liquid waste may be drain-disposed if it contains no other
hazardous chemicals or radioactive materials. If in doubt, contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program at 492-7845. Seal biologically appearing noninfectious waste (No Sharps), inside a non-leaking autoclave bag,
and complete and sign a biowaste tag as described below, checking the box that indicates that the material inside the bag is non-biohazardous. Attach the 3-part tag to the bag, removing the top (white) copy of the tag and putting it in the designated pocket posted in the area around the autoclave.
Leave the other two copies of the tag attached to the bag (canary
and bottom manila card), and place the bag into a designated "Certified
Non-biohazardous Materials" receptacle.
There is no need to autoclave or chemically disinfect this waste.
Biowaste tags are available from EH&S.
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• Seal chemically disinfected solid biowaste (No Sharps), inside a nonleaking autoclave bag, complete and sign a biowaste tag as described below, indicating that the material inside the bag has been rendered noninfectious by chemical treatment. Attach the tag to the bag, put the top (white) copy of the tag into the designated pocket, and place the bag into a designated "Certified Nonbiohazardous Materials" receptacle.
Place infectious waste that has not been chemically disinfected into non-leaking, heat resistant autoclave bags which have built-in sterilization indicators. Complete the applicable portions of a biowaste tag (Dep't., P.I., Room #, Waste Volume, Contents),
check the "Autoclave" box, and attach all three tag copies to the bag. Bring the bag of biohazardous waste to your designated autoclave area.
GENERATING DEPARTMENT'S
RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) … is (are) assigned by the Generating Department's Administration to serve as liaison for the Biowaste Program, and to assure that Program requirements are being properly implemented by the generating Department's personnel. Assure that each autoclave is checked by an authorized service provider at least every 6 months (preferably every 60-90 days), to assure proper function, i.e., preventative maintenance, temperature calibration, and verification of adequate disinfection (Bacillus test). If the Department does not already have a contract for autoclave
maintenance, EH&S can provide a list of vendors.
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Bacillus stearothermophilus must be used at least every 90 days at the center of a load to confirm adequate disinfection. The Bacillus test may be performed by the Department or the service provider.
Make sure that any autoclave which is not functioning properly is taken out of service (and posted with appropriate signage) until it is repaired.
Assure that copies of maintenance, inspection, and verification of adequate disinfection records are sent to EH&S, 413 UCB.
AUTOCLAVE OPERATOR… Is responsible for assuring that any infectious waste that has not been rendered noninfectious by chemical treatment, is autoclaved and managed according to the following biowaste autoclave procedures. These procedures do not apply to nonbiowaste autoclave use, such as sterilizing glassware or equipment. Make sure that each autoclave used for biowaste disinfection has been identified with a unique EH&S-assigned number, posted on the front of the autoclave. Please let EH&S know if you become aware of other autoclaves being used for treating biological waste. Make sure that the autoclave machine you are using has a prominently posted standard operating procedure (SOP), including directions for proper loading and adequate cycle time. Please provide EH&S with a copy of the SOP (413 UCB).
Make sure that the infectious waste has been placed into non-leaking, heat resistant autoclave bags which have built-in sterilization indicators. Also make sure that each bag has a biowaste tag attached, initiallycompleted by the waste generator.
The "autoclave" box on the tags should be marked to show that the bag needs autoclaving.
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• Leave the bags loosely tied (do not seal during the autoclave process) so that steam can access all areas of the load, and autoclave the load according to the posted SOPs. Verify that the built-in autoclave bag indicator and/or autoclave tape has changed to show that the infectious waste has been rendered non-infectious.
Any container which does not have a visible sterilization indicator, will
NOT be collected for disposal. Seal the autoclaved bags after they are
removed from the autoclave. Finish completing each biowaste tag by printing and signing your name in the blank provided, along with the date that the biowaste was autoclaved. Remove the top (white) copy of each tag and put it in the designated pocket posted in the area around the autoclave. Leave the other two copies of the tag attached to each bag (canary and bottom manila card) and deposit the bags into the "Certified Non-biohazardous Materials" receptacle. For Sharps, make sure that the punctureproof sharps container is not completely sealed during autoclaving, so that sharps do not puncture or penetrate containers from the heat and pressure. Once the container has been autoclaved, make sure that autoclave indicator has changed to show that infectious sharps have been rendered non-infectious. Seal the container and attach a completed Hazardous Material/ Waste Tag. Submit top, white copy of tag to Hazardous Materials/Waste program.
For assistance, contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program at 492-7845.
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Emergency Action Plan
For incidents involving hazardous materials, fires, explosions, or natural
gas leaks, the following actions should be taken:
1) Life Safety First
2) Evacuate Immediate Area
3) Pull Fire Alarm
4) Call 911 from a safe location
5) Remain Available for Emergency Personnel
Building occupants should familiarize themselves with the locations and
proper operation of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull-stations, emergency
eyewashes and showers, MSDS, chemical inventories, first aid and spill
equipment, and exits before an accident or incident occurs. To customize
this plan for your area, please list the locations of the following:
Fire Extinguisher(s) ___________________________________
Fire Alarm Pull Station ________________________________
Eyewash/Safety Shower _______________________________
First Aid Kit _________________________________________
MSDS ______________________________________________
Other Information ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Post this plan near exit or phone.
Questions? Need more information? Contact EH&S @ 303-492-6025.
For Non-Emergency Fire and Natural Gas Questions call the CU Fire Marshall @
303-492-4042.
Additional information is also available in the front section of the CU Directory.
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Emergency Action Plan
(extra copy for alternate location)
For incidents involving hazardous materials, fires, explosions, or natural
gas leaks, the following actions should be taken:
1) Life Safety First
2) Evacuate Immediate Area
3) Pull Fire Alarm
4) Call 911 from a safe location
5) Remain Available for Emergency Personnel
Building occupants should familiarize themselves with the locations and
proper operation of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull-stations, emergency
eyewashes and showers, MSDS, chemical inventories, first aid and spill
equipment, and exits before an accident or incident occurs. To customize
this plan for your area, please list the locations of the following:
Fire Extinguisher(s) ___________________________________
Fire Alarm Pull Station ________________________________
Eyewash/Safety Shower _______________________________
First Aid Kit _________________________________________
MSDS ______________________________________________
Other Information ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Post this plan near exit or phone.
Questions? Need more information? Contact EH&S @ 303-492-6025.
For Non-Emergency Fire and Natural Gas Questions call the CU Fire Marshall @ 303-492-4042.
Additional information is also available in the front section of the CU Directory.
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PULLOUT SECTION ENDS
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WASTE GENERATOR and
AUTOCLAVE OPERATOR… Biowaste tags, available from EH&S, are to
be completed as described below, and attached to each autoclave bag. Bags that do not have a completed, signed biowaste tag attached must be considered “infectious” and will not be picked up for disposal.
They will be left in a red "Biohazardous Waste" tub (next to the “Certified Nonbiohazardous Materials” receptacle) for the Generating department to properly autoclave and tag.
1. AUTOCLAVE NUMBER - Write the EH&S autoclave number in the blank provided. This number (black number on a white sticker) has been posted on each autoclave.
2. DEPARTMENT - Indicate the generating laboratory's Department.
3. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR - Identify the Principal Investigator for the
generating lab.
4. ROOM # - Indicate the room where the waste originated.
5. VOLUME - Estimate the waste volume in the bag in cubic feet.
6. CONTENTS – Generically describe contents of the bag.
7. NON-BIOHAZARDOUS – Check this box if the contained materials are noninfectious biowaste and therefore, do not require disinfection or autoclaving.
8. METHOD OF DISINFECTION -Check the appropriate boxes, indicating if the infectious waste was rendered non-infectious by chemical treatment or needs autoclaving. If chemical disinfection was used, indicate the specific treatment method in the blank provided.
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9. CERTIFICATION - A signature of the person certifying the waste as noninfectious is required. This will either be the generator who chemically disinfected the waste, or the operator who autoclaved the waste. The signature
also confirms that proper biowaste management procedures were followed
and that the autoclave is being properly maintained.
10. DATE - Indicate when the waste was certified non-infectious by the waste
generator or autoclave operator. SUPERVISORS… of personnel assigned to collect bags of non-infectious biowaste from Department receptacles, are responsible for assuring that their employees have received the proper training. Training should include, but not be limited to: proper hygienic/ sanitary practices, proper lifting techniques, review of Biowaste Program disposal procedures, and record-keeping requirements for UCB and the disposal company.
PERSONNEL COLLECTING BIOWASTE BAGS…are responsible for picking up noninfectious
biowaste bags from Department receptacles, bringing them to designated
Campus or off-site collection or disposal locations, and properly processing the associated paperwork. Receive proper training, coordinated
through your supervisor as noted above. Collect the top (white) copy of each tag from the designated pocket. Make sure it is completed and signed. Deliver the white copies to EH&S.
Collect autoclave bags containing noninfectious biowaste from the designated Non-biohazardous Materials receptacles.
Make sure that each bag has the 2 remaining copies of the tag attached
(canary and bottom manila card).
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If no tag is present, the tag has not been completed and signed, or there is
no visible sterilization indicator on the bag remove the bag from the Nonbiohazardous Materials receptacle and place it into the red "Biohazardous Waste" tub next to the receptacle. The Generating Department will be responsible for properly re-processing/ disinfecting that waste. Load the bags into the designated Univesity vehicle. If a central Campus collection point is utilized, bring the bags to the designated collection point, unlock the secured collection receptacle and unload the bags into the receptacle. Complete the appropriate paperwork for transport as needed by the disposal company, and place it in the paperwork box attached to the collection receptacle. Lock both the receptacle and the paperwork If the load is taken directly to the landfill,
complete any additional paperwork as required by the disposal company, i e., the Landfill. EH&S… is responsible for: overseeing general University compliance with the Biowaste Program; helping Campus Departments understand their responsibilities and assisting them in attaining Program compliance; posting signs, stickers and notices; and keeping records. Post Biowaste Management Procedures, emergency spill contingency plans, and autoclave identification numbers at each autoclave. Provide "Biohazardous Waste" tubs next to each Nonbiohazardous Materials receptacle.
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Assist generating Departments in posting SOPs on each autoclave, and in finding autoclave service vendors. Keep white tag copies as the University
records. Receive, review and file autoclave maintenance and disinfection records from the biowaste generating Departments. Periodically audit the Biowaste / Autoclave program to make sure that proper procedures are being followed, and where deficiencies are found, help the Departments attain compliance. If necessary to protect people and the environment, shut down research or other activities where biowaste management procedures are not being followed.
Your cooperation is required and appreciated in implementing this policy and program. The Director and Staff of Environmental Health and Safety can be reached at 492-6025 to assist you with questions and concerns about this and other safety, health and environmental protection matters.
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VII. RADIOACTIVE AND MIXED WASTES
Radioactive wastes are managed under different procedures from
those described in this document. Please STOP and contact Health
Physics/Radiation Safety at 492-6523 for information regarding Radioactive
Material/Waste. Radioactive waste can only be generated by
those laboratories that hold a Radioactive Materials License issued by the
Radiation Safety Committee of the University. EH&S Health Physics/
Radiation Safety provides oversight of the license(s) to ensure compliance
with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Mixed waste is defined as waste with hazardous chemical/biological
and radioactive material components. This kind of waste is managed in
compliance with regulations pertaining to hazardous, biological and radioactive materials. Please STOP and contact Health Physics/
Radiation Safety at 492-6523 for information regarding Mixed Material/
Waste. As with radioactive waste, mixed waste may only be generated
by those laboratories with a Radioactive Materials License. Mixed
waste disposal is extremely difficult and costly, as such, every attempt
should be made to avoid mixing radioactive and hazardous
materials. The use of biodegradable scintillation cocktail is encouraged
as an alternative to solvent scintillation cocktail.
VIII. CHEMICAL WASTE
Chemical waste should be collected and separated into the following
categories to ensure safe handling, expedient removal and cost effective
management. Additional storage compatibility information is available
from EH&S or your Hazardous Waste Proctor. Be sure to minimize
your hazardous waste by keeping non-hazardous components separate
wherever possible. Denote the following categories and hazards on
the HMW Tag:
A. EXTREME HAZARDS - Material exhibiting explosive, unstable,
highly reactive, or extremely toxic properties may require special disposal.
Examples include picric acid, arsine, silane, bromine and acrolein.
Contact EH&S before purchasing any extremely hazardous compounds.
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B. PRESSURIZED GAS CYLINDERS - Must be returned to the supplier.
UCB is not currently permitted to dispose of such vessels.
Cylinders should be stored in a manner that limits access to unauthorized
personnel and prevents them from falling. Aerosol cans can be picked
up by EH&S using the hazardous material/waste tag system.
C. PEROXIDE FORMERS - Ethers and other peroxide forming compounds must be inhibited and certified as such. Do not open containers,
such as old ether cans, grignard reagents, di and tri-nitro compounds (e.g.
picric acid), many vinyl compounds, perchlorates, etc., which may have
formed explosive peroxide crystals. Contact EH&S for special handling,
inhibiting, and disposal information. Chemicals stored beyond their expiration dates can automatically become regulated hazardous waste.
D. Separate solids (e.g. gloves, paper, debris, etc.) from liquid wastes.
Separate sharps into approved puncture-proof containers, see section XI.
E. FLAMMABLES/SOLVENTS - Separate halogenated from nonhalogenated solvents and water wherever possible.
F. TOXINS- Keep neurotoxins and other extremely dangerous materials
separate. Keep stock reagents of these kinds of compounds in a secured
area.
G. OXIDIZERS - Separate from organics, flammables and combustibles.
Examples include: nitrates, oxides and peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, bromates, bromine, chromates, chlorites, etc.
H. CORROSIVES - Separate acids and bases; record pH and concentration/ volume percentages on the HMW Tag.
I. CYANIDES, SULFIDES, AND ISOCYANATES - Separate from
other materials and never store with acids.
J. Separate PHOTOGRAPHIC FIXER from developer waste.
K. MERCURY- Separate elemental mercury and mercury compounds
from other materials. As a pollution prevention and safety
measure, the University encourages the use of non-mercury thermometers
and other measuring devices. Check with EH&S regarding a free
exchange of non-mercury thermometers.
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L. METALS - Must be kept separate from other materials whenever possible e.g., Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Thallium, Zinc.
M. BATTERIES - Collect, store, and send batteries via the EH&S Haz
Waste program, using the HMW tag. These include: rechargables, lithium
cells, nickel-cadmium, sealed lead acid, etc. The University tries to
recycle as many of these batteries as possible. Alkaline (normal AA,
AAA, C-cell, etc.) are not hazardous and can be regular trash disposed.
Soon, watch for handy battery collection containers, to be
placed around campus, to collect batteries as well. Call 492-
7845 for locations of these containers.
Final hazardous waste determinations will be made by the
EH&S Hazardous Material/Waste Team.
IX. UNIDENTIFIED MATERIAL/WASTE
What Can I Do If I Don’t Know What It Is?
Unknown or unlabeled hazardous materials create safety problems for
laboratory, maintenance, and emergency personnel. The storage of unknown or unlabeled wastes is prohibited. EH&S will assist in the
identification and classification of unknown chemicals to assure
proper management and disposal. Fill out a waste tag with as much
info as possible, for instance “unknown clear liquid, pH = 4, unknown
yellow powder” etc. and submit to EH&S, 413 UCB. Where an unknown
material requires substantial analysis, costs incurred may be the
responsibility of the generating department.
Moving Out?
Prior to vacating any area, surplus hazardous material/waste must be
properly managed. Most moves are well-planned and easily anticipated.
Please include EH&S in your plans so that we can schedule waste
pickups, environmental site assessments and any other necessary services
to make your move as smooth as possible. Please complete Hazwaste
Tags well in advance of your move-out; for large volumes of surplus
of chemicals that need disposal, contact the Hazardous Materials
group at 492-7845 for assistance and helpful suggestions. Please remember
that a simple move for your lab may require significant work on our
part; with that in mind please give us as much notice as possible.
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Moving In?
If you ‘inherit’ a lab that has unknown materials in it, please contact
EH&S immediately. In most cases these materials can be identified and
removed so they no longer represent a safety concern. Ignoring unknowns
not only extends your safety risk but also reduces the chance
of contacting a previous occupant, thereby making identification of
the material that much harder.
X. CONTAINERS
How Do I Select a Suitable Container?
Hazardous material/waste must be stored in non-leaking chemically resistant
containers, separated by hazard class, capped, and sealed
with chemically resistant tape when appropriate (available at UCB’s
Chemistry Stockroom). A Hazardous Material/Waste Tag must be attached
to each container with the wire provided. To maximize program
and cost efficiency, match container sizes to the volume of hazardous
material/waste collected. Leave air space at the top to allow for expansion.
Do not overfill containers. Use of containers larger than 19 liters
must be pre-approved by EH&S; these containers may be available
through our office. Examples of inappropriate collection containers include
milk cartons, juice containers, 5-gallon metal cans, mason jars, and
soft cartons for sharps.
For collection of some hazardous material/waste, 19 liter plastic
carboys are either required or recommended. For large volumes
of waste, EH&S provides plastic 19 liter carboys for FREE; they can be
picked up at the EH&S office at 1000 Regent Drive. Generators should
check with EH&S to verify suitability and obtain approved carboys.
Please avoid filling carboys all the way to the top; e.g., leave head-space
and relieve excess pressure using the vent cap.
XI. WASTES REQUIRING SPECIAL CONTAINERS
Sharps:
Sharps are handled through the hazardous material/waste program,
not the bio-program. Biomedically appearing sharps whether they
are chemically contaminated or not, (e.g., Needles, Syringes, Razor
Blades, Scalpels, and Scalpel Blades), must be placed in punctureproof,
safety-sealed containers (no cardboard boxes, plastic or biohazard
bags) and tagged for hazardous waste pick-up. Biologically infectious
sharps must be rendered noninfectious (see section VI) prior to submittal
of the Hazardous Material/Waste Tag.
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Glass and empty bottles:
If Contaminated with radioactive material:
• STOP and contact Health Physics/Radiation Safety at 492-6523
If Contaminated with biologically infectious material:
• Render noninfectious by autoclaving or chemical disinfection. See
Biological Waste, section VI, then follow any addition procedures below.
If Contaminated with acutely hazardous material (EPA “P Listed”
Waste):
• remove cap
• remove label or obliterate and mark “Empty” or “MT”
• triple-rinse empty bottles with the appropriate solvent - the rinse accumulated
must be collected and marked as hazardous waste.
• place glass directly in a dumpster or in a glass receptacle - Do Not
Place Glass In Trash Cans
• contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-
7845
• The EPA “P-list” is viewable on the EH&S website.
If Contaminated with chemical residues other than acutely hazardous/
EPA “P Listed” Waste:
• remove cap
• remove label or obliterate and mark “Empty” or “MT”
• place glass directly in a dumpster or in a glass receptacle - Do Not
Place Glass In Trash Cans
• contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-
7845
• The EPA “P-list” is viewable on the EH&S website.
If Non-Contaminated Glass:
• remove cap
• remove label or obliterate and mark “Empty” or “MT”
• place glass directly in a dumpster or in a custodian-safe glass receptacle
- Do Not Place Glass In Trash Cans
• contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-
7845
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XII. MARKING CONTAINERS:
THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE TAG
What is the HMW Tag?
The HMW Tag simplifies procedures, minimizes paperwork and expedites
pickups (refer to the diagram and instructions on page 42).
Each hazardous material/waste generator must complete HMW Tags to
have their material/waste removed. Tags must be firmly attached to
each container using wire provided, and the completed top copy sent
to EH&S, CB 413. Caution must be taken to avoid contaminating the
tag. Incomplete, illegible or contaminated tags will delay container removal.
How can I get HMW Tags?
Tags are available through the Campus Mail (by calling EH&S at 492-
6025), by coming to our offices, EHSC, 1000 Regent Drive, 413 UCB or
through the Chemistry and MCDB stockrooms.
How Do I Fill Out The Tag?
HMW Tags are to be typed or LEGIBLY printed in ink. Press hard
to produce legible print-through, keep the second layer and card
stock intact and attached to the waste. Refer to the facing diagram
for clarification. ALL FIELDS MUST BE FILLED OUT.
A. PURE FOR REDISTRIBUTION - Ignore this box, it will be deleted
on future tags. However, try to redistribute usable chemicals rather than
submitting them for HazWaste Pick-Up.
B. READY FOR PICK UP - Check when you are no longer adding
waste to the container and are ready to submit it to EH&S for disposal.
C. DEPARTMENT, BUILDING, ROOM NUMBER, GENERATOR
NAME, PHONE - where you, the generator, can be contacted.
D. LOCATION - Indicate the exact location and room number where
the material/waste container is stored.
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E. CONTENTS - List full chemical names, one compound per line, in
English, no abbreviations. DO NOT USE TRADE NAMES ALONE
BUT REFER TO MSDS FOR FULL CHEMICAL NAMES. If you do
not know the contents, include as much additional information as possible
to help identify the material e.g., formulas, manufacturer name, product/
catalog numbers, manufacturer’s phone numbers, etc.
F. PERCENT - Pure compounds = 100%; for mixtures, components
must total 100% volume; use whole number percentages. Less than
0.5%, label as “trace.”
G. CONTINUED - do not write on the back of the HMW Tag. Use
another Tag if you need more room and check the corresponding field to
indicate you have done so. TIMESAVER: multiple containers of the exact
same waste can share a single tag.
H. CONTAINER SIZE/TYPE - e.g. 19 Liter/Plastic, 4 Liter/ Glass, etc.
I. pH - is required for acids, bases, oxidizers and other aqueous materials.
J. QUANTITY - Indicate the total volume (in liters for liquids) or total
mass (in kg for solids) of the materials accumulated in the container.
K. HAZARDS - List dangerous properties of which you are aware,
especially if the material has been synthesized for, or by, you. Identify
neurotoxins, highly reactives and other extremely hazardous materials.
L. SIGNATURE, DATE - HMW Tags submitted to EH&S must be certified by the TRAINED generator’s original signature. Enter the date
that this tag is submitted to EH&S for disposal. Ethers and other peroxide
forming compounds must be inhibited before they can be picked up
for disposal.
When will my materials/wastes be picked up?
After the top copy of the tag is received by EH&S, it generally takes less
than 10 business days for materials/wastes to be removed (15 business
days for East Campus). If items are still around after this timeframe, or
for special arrangements or time restrictions for waste removal, contact
the Hazardous Materials group directly at 492-7845.
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XIII. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE TAG
I Have Questions, Whom Do I Call?
If you are unsure of information or the protocol regarding completing
the HMW tag, please call the Hazardous Materials Group at 492-7845.
Calling with questions will assist in the swift removal of waste from your
area.
A B C D E F G H I J K L
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XIV. YOUR SAFETY RESOURCES
What Vital Information Should I Be Maintaining?
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a critical safety resource for
any area handling hazardous material/waste. They provide crucial emergency
information and are excellent reference materials to assist in filling
out the HMW tag.
MSDS are available through EH&S and from chemical manufacturers.
Copies for your area should be filed alphabetically, kept in an
accessible place and available for all compounds used in your laboratories
and workplaces. Please ensure that all personnel know where to find
MSDS for their area.
It is extremely important that every laboratory or workplace
maintain a chemical inventory. Chemical inventories should be updated
and revised regularly through the EH&S website. Contact EH&S
for assistance in posting your chemical inventory. Without an accurate
record of the hazardous materials in any particular location, emergency
service personnel may refuse to enter your area. Please see the
EH&S website for help in creating and maintaining a chemical inventory
for your area.
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XV. WASTE REDUCTION LOG
You can record your waste reduction efforts via e-mail or by completing
a form on the EH&S website. Alternatively, copy, complete
and mail the form below to EH&S, 413 UCB.
My lab has made the following contributions to waste reduction:
A. Purchased smaller quantities of chemicals (specify below).
B. Switched to less toxic materials (specify below).
C. Reduced volume of hazardous material/waste generated (must be part
of laboratory or operational process rather than treatment after material/
waste is collected).
D. Reduced the hazards or toxicity of material/waste generated (must be
part of laboratory or operational process rather than treatment after material/
waste is collected).
E. Recycled or redistributed materials rather than disposing of them as
hazardous waste (list dates and quantities).
F. Used an EH&S / EPA pre-approved treatment protocol to render
wastes non-hazardous.
Name _________________Date_______ Department__________
Building __________________________ Room Number________
Telephone________________ E-mail_____________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE WITH
WASTE MINIMIZATION!
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EH&S DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
http://ehs.colorado.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
Phone: 303-492-6025
Fax: 492-2854, e-mail: ehs@colorado.edu
ASBESTOS AND LEAD COMPLIANCE 492-6025 (fax 492-2854)
Environmental Site Assessments
Building Inspections
Air monitoring for Lead-based Paint and Asbestos
Asbestos and Lead Compliance Training
Asbestos and Lead Paint Waste Management
EMERGENCY MGT COORDINATION 492-5162 (fax 492-2854)
Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery Planning Coordination
Business Continuation and Recovery Planning Coordination
Emergency Management/Incident Command System Training
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 492-6025 (fax 492-2854)
Indoor Air Quality
Chemical storage and Inventory Management
Environmental Monitoring
Event and Food Service Approvals
Experimental Protocol Reviews
Exposure Monitoring
Facility Inspections
Hazardous Material/Waste Training
Industrial Hygiene
Laboratory Safety
Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program
Occupational Safety
Project and Plan Reviews
Pollution Prevention and Secondary Containment
Regulatory Compliance and Permits
Safety Training and Resources
Sanitation Reviews
Splash and Spill Tubs (secondary containment)
Ventilation
Water Quality
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE 492-7845 (fax 492-7880)
Biohazardous Waste Management
Chemical Emergency Response
Chemical Waste Management
Equipment Disposal / Remediation
Pollution Prevention
Specialized Training
Splash and Spill Tubs (Secondary Containment)
Waste Reduction & Treatment
Waste Containers
HEALTH PHYSICS / RADIATION SAFETY 492-6523 (fax 492-
1322)
Contamination Surveys
Mixed (Radioactive and Chemical) Material/Waste
Non-ionizing Radiation (EMF, ELF, Microwaves, Lasers)
Radiation Exposure Monitoring
Radiation Producing Machines (X-ray etc.)
Radiation Safety Programs, Inspections & Training
Radioactive Material Emergency Response
Radioactive Material Licensing
Radioactive Waste Management
Regulatory Compliance
Survey Meter Calibration
??WHAT IF I SEE SOMETHING ON CAMPUS THAT JUST
DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT?
If you have any concerns over hazardous materials or potential/existing
hazardous or unsafe conditions anywhere on the UCB Campus, please
contact Environmental Health & Safety at 492-6025 (or dial 911 in an
emergency). You may make a report anonymously or, if you wish, we
will give you a follow-up call as soon as the issue has been investigated.
We appreciate your vigilance and active participation in
keeping CU safe.
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EH&S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
We are continually striving to improve our services; your responses will
greatly assist us. Thank you.
• ABOUT YOU (check all that apply):
Position:
_____Student _____Faculty _____Staff _____Other
I am a:
_____Haz Waste Generator _____Haz Waste Proctor _____Neither
Nature of Work:
_____Teaching _____Research _____Maintenance _____Administration
• RESOURCES IN YOUR LAB/WORK AREA (check all that apply):
_____Web Access _____email _____MSDS _____Chem Inventory
_____This Booklet
• IN THE LAST YEAR I USED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
_____Haz Mat Disposal _____Haz Mat Training _____Lab Inspections
_____Radioactive Materials _____Emergency Planning ___Indoor Air Quality
_____Biohazardous Waste Disposal _____Asbestos/Lead Management
_____Emergency Response_____Other
• IN MY EXPERIENCE, EH&S SERVICES ARE:
_____Outstanding _____Commendable _____Good
_____Need Improvement _____Unacceptable _____Don’t Know
• OVER THE LAST YEAR EH&S SERVICES HAVE:
_____Improved greatly _____Improved a little ______Stayed the same
_____Declined a little _____Declined greatly _____Don’t know
• I FOUND THIS BOOKLET (check all that apply):
_____Easy to read _____Confusing _____Irrelevant _____Useful
• WHAT EH&S COULD DO TO HELP ME/OTHER COMMENTS:
• OPTIONAL:
NAME: DEPT:
PHONE NUMBER: CAMPUS BOX NUMBER:
PLEASE COMPLETE, TEAR OUT, AND DROP IN CAMPUS MAIL
(NO ENVELOPE NECESSARY – DELIVERY ADDRESS IS PRINTED)
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Attn: EH&S Booklet Survey Data
Environmental Health and Safety
413 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
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DEPARTMENTAL DESCRIPTION
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is a division of the Public
Safety Department. Campus safety is a responsibility shared by every
member of the University community. In this sense, EH&S is, “striving
for partnerships in safety through quality services and education.”
Five programs within the division focus upon these goals through preventive,
remedial and emergency response measures:
• The Asbestos and Lead Management Unit specializes in the testing,
detection and responsible abatement and disposal of materials
containing asbestos and/or lead.
• The Emergency Planning Coordinator works collaboratively to develop
business recovery plans for individual departments and contingency
plans and procedures for the University as a whole.
• The Environmental Compliance Industrial Hygiene Unit ensures
that the University is in compliance with all applicable environmental
regulations through on-site inspections, training and program review.
Its staff also investigate incidents and initiate policy within fields
such as indoor air quality, water quality and health exposures.
• The Hazardous Materials Management Unit educates and serves
the University towards the minimization, safe-handling and appropriate
disposal of hazardous materials. This unit also manages the UCB
bio-waste program and operates a chemical treatment facility.
• The Health Physics/Radiation Safety Unit oversees the safe and responsible
use of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines.
For more information about EH&S services call (303) 492-6025, fax
(303) 492-2854, email to ehs@colorado.edu, or visit our website at http://
ehs.colorado.edu.
We welcome your comments and suggestions concerning this booklet.
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EN V I RONMENT A L H E A L T H & S A F E T Y
Think.
Plan.
Be Safe.
1000 Regent Drive
413 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: 303-492-6025
Fax: 303-492-2854
Email:EHS@Colorado.EDU
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERATOR
• To continually seek to minimize the volume and toxicity of wastes
• To complete initial Hazardous Waste training and annual refreshers
• To ensure the proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous
wastes
• To read the emergency contingency plan and know the location
of emergency supplies, equipment and exits in your area
• To maximize the safety resources (e.g. MSDS) available to you in
your immediate area
• To contact EH&S for guidance whenever you are unsure what to
do
• To read this booklet thoroughly and keep it close at hand for easy
reference
• To periodically survey and update your chemical inventory and
dispose of old, outdated and unwanted materials

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