Disposal of waste materials part of your risk assessment will be to determine how to dispose of waste laboratory materials safely. Procedures for laboratory chemical waste disposal in an effort to create a more effective, cost efficient and environmentally friendly waste management system on campus, we are proposing the following procedures for the disposal of hazardous chemical laboratory waste. Chapter three biological waste disposal environmental. Laboratory waste disposal quick guide cornell university. Improper disposal of infectious waste can result in the transmission of disease, necessitating its separation from regular trash. It goes directly to the landfill without any treatment. Revision 1 vanderbilt environmental health and safety telephone.
See tceqs regulatory guidance on disposal of covid 19 medical waste adobe acrobat pdf document. This document provides general guidance for the management of novel coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 contaminated medical waste. In accordance with the universitys procedures for chemical waste disposal, ehs removes regulated or potentially regulated chemical waste from university facilities. Laboratory safety, waste disposal, and chemical analyses methods. Chemical disposal down drain options corrosive waste with a ph between 2. Make sure your staff has a sharps disposal container close at hand where used sharps can be deposited. Introduction to lab hazardous waste management and. Laboratory waste disposal guide infectious waste nonhazardous waste liquids sharps solids chemically contaminated infectious sharps pipettes and pipette tips glass broken unbroken decon with appropriate disinfectant ie. Covid19 medical waste management interim guidelines. Another option is to submit the waste to ehs for disposal. Municipal solid waste msw landfills are publicly available and are used to dispose of the widest variety of wastes, including municipal, commercial and industrial. Waste disposal plan chemical lab side normal trash only nonchemically or nonbiologically contaminated materials.
Medical pathological waste mpw nih recycling the printed 2014 nih waste disposal guide pdf 2. Cont cont do not use an open flame against a background of direct sunlight as this makes the flame difficult to see do not use a kerosene stove or charcoal burner in the main working room handle hot objects with tongs or forceps. Explosion from inappropriate disposal of nital in a waste. Waste must not be generated in one room and taken to another room for storage. Primary organizations and acts that dictate waste handling and disposal7 resource conservation and recovery act rcra8 4. Safe management of wastes from healthcare activities. Disposal is the no alternative option because it is the last functiona l element in the solid waste management system and the ultimate fate of all wastes that are of no further value. Disposal of photographic waste 32 disposal of ethidium bromide liquid waste new 33 disposal of nonregulated contaminated solid waste 37 disposal of mercury waste 38 disposal of unknown laboratory chemicals 39 disposal of explosive chemicals 40 disposal of propane and butane gas cylinders 41 disposal of waste oil 42 disposal of waste paint 43. Proper biomedical waste management is the mainstay of hospital cleanliness, hospital hygiene and maintenance activities. Laboratory waste management manual reduce, identify, store, and dispose of hazardous waste in oregon this guidance was written in cooperation with and for oregon s environmental laboratory community deq is a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of oregon s air, land and water. Introduction the purpose of this document is to provide information, requirements, guidelines and procedures for the handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous biological waste for. The best strategy for managing laboratory waste aims to maximize safety and minimize environmental impact, and considers these objectives from the time. Laboratory waste disposal hazardous glass items that could cut or puncture skin or trashcan liners.
Introduction the purpose of this document is to provide information, requirements, guidelines and procedures for the handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous biological waste for all departments and units on the. As a result every employee and student has a responsibility to ensure that the waste they produce is segregated and contained according to the universitys waste disposal procedures. Importance of segregating waste it is very important that hazardous materials are segregated into the proper categories. Multihazardous waste is waste containing two or more of the following. Laboratory safety, waste disposal, and chemical analyses. Appendix 1 waste disposal flow diagram a copy of this diagram can be downloaded as a microsoft word 97 document waste disposal flow diagram rtf, 71 kb disposal procedures.
Solvent wastes in the laboratory disposal andor recycling introduction within the framework of the sustainable organic laboratory course nop the avoidance and reduction of wastes stands for an important educational goal. Pathological waste pathological waste includes but is not limited to. Leave everything on the lab bench and the ta will clean it up for you. It includes chemical waste solids, liquids and gases, infectious and biological hazardous waste, general laboratory. Place infectious waste in a separate bag or container supplied by your designated medical waste disposal provider. As the terminal action for pollution control of solid waste, the final target of disposal is to. The citys sanitary landfill provides an environmentally responsible and regulatorycompliant waste disposal site for midland county residents and businesses. Items that can puncture, cut or scratch if disposed of in normal trash containers. Laboratory waste management acs task force on laboratory. The types of wastes collected include laboratory reagents, spent solvents, batteries, and used oil. Hazardous waste disposal standard february 8, 2018 safety resources page 2 of 28 the hazardous waste disposal standard is a supplemental procedure developed to ensure the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste at the university in accordance with federal, provincial and municipal legislation and bylaws, and best practices. Laboratory waste disposal guide cornell university. This chapter presents methods for the management and ultimate disposal of laboratory waste that may present chemical hazards, as well as those multihazardous wastes that contain some combination of chemical, radioactive, and biological hazards. Items present a significant threat to health and safety.
Asu fact sheet biohazardous waste handling procedures introduction this document describes procedures for the proper handling and disposal of biohazardous waste from research, instructional, and clinical laboratories at asu. Microbiology module bio medical waste management microbiology 64 notes bio medical waste zalways remember to disinfect and mutilate the waste before its final disposal zremember the following while treating the bio medical waste anatomical waste to be deep buried syringes to be cut with hub cutters and chemically disinfected with 1% bleaching powder solution at source of generation before. Proper management of wastes will minimize the risk to employees and members. Laboratory hazardous waste disposal guideline page 2 of 20 draft version. Improper disposal of infectious waste can result in the transmission of disease. Methods for maintaining a record of waste packages during. As time goes on the value of such records will increase for any member state dealing with radioactive waste.
Refer to the appropriate msds for further information. According to state of arizona regulations, biohazardous waste is defined as. Laboratory safety, waste disposal, and chemical analyses methods 737 fundamentals of laboratory safety procurement of chemicals before a chemical is received, information on proper handling, storage, and disposal must be known to those involved. Hazardous waste being placed in the black bags used only for nonhazardous solid waste, would put at risk the safety of laboratory staff, cleaning staff and those transporting the waste from the university and those working at the final disposal site making it paramount that the safe working procedures are followed. Nov 29, 2018 medical pathological waste mpw nih recycling the printed 2014 nih waste disposal guide pdf 2. Programme and participants in the meeting are reported in the annexes. Or autoclave red or orange bag red sharps container red sharps container labeled. Types of waste normal municipal waste general recyclable waste brokenglass biological medical waste chemical waste sharps. In some cases waste containers have experienced significant degradation. Appendix 1 waste disposal flow diagram a copy of this diagram can be downloaded as a microsoft word 97 document waste disposal flow diagram rtf, 71 kb disposal procedures it is the clear responsibility of all research workers to ensure the safe and correct disposal of all wastes produced in the course of their work. Management of waste prudent practices in the laboratory. It is the clear responsibility of all research workers to ensure the safe and correct disposal of all wastes produced in the course of their work.
Prohibited waste management practices in laboratories. Laboratory hazardous waste management and disposal manual. Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities tsdf regulations a userfriendly reference document for rcra subtitle c permit writers and permittees 12018 epa 530r11006. Landfill midland, mi official website city of midland. This waste stream must be boxed to protect custodial staff. Place the waste into a biohazard bag these bags are available at ehs. Biohazardous waste is any waste from a living source e. Introduction the purpose of this document is to provide information, requirements, guidelines and procedures for the handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous biological waste. Coordinate with animal facility manager, especially with largeanimal carcasses.
In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste management strategy that includes 1 reducing the amount of solid waste generated, 2 recycling as much refuse as. The criteria set in nsw for general solid waste disposal is equivalent to the epas level 1 wasteintermediate waste soil. There is also a tremendous environmental advantage to reusing and recycling chemical waste. Laboratory waste disposal other than chemicals sharps. Discarding chemical waste via sinks, in mpw boxes, or trash bins and dumpster. Laboratory waste management manual reduce, identify, store, and dispose of hazardous waste in oregon this guidance was written in cooperation with and for oregon s environmental laboratory community deq is a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of oregon. Working out solventfree syntheses can likely be one approach to. Clean lab ware disposal in an effort to correctly manage all types of solid waste generated in laboratories while minimizing the amount of hazardous waste created, the university of florida has adopted the following policy regarding the disposal of clean i. When the method outlined in option 4 is not used, nsw epa proposed an alternative approach of applying a factor to the leachate criteria based. This waste can be treated onsite in the lab as long as all the requirements listed under microbioloigcal waste are followed.
Toxin inactivation below are commonly used inactivation procedures, though they may not be suitable for your particular toxin. Introduction under the laboratory management plan lmp, laboratories at the university of houston will handle all unwanted materials from laboratories in a manner at least as stringent as hazardous waste regulations would require. Waste disposal routecontainer typical contents notes chemical waste threshold levels some hazardous chemicals have threshold levels, below which they can be classified as nonhazardous these are called mirror entry wastes, i. For more information concerning hazardous waste, disposal procedures, labeling chemicals, and more, please call ehs at. Therefore, some states plan to put such wastes in storage facilities for longer periods until disposal systems and facilities are designed and constructed. Laboratory hazardous waste disposal guideline page 4 of 20 draft version. Eu waste legislation has been developed and continuously modernized since the 1970s.
The management and disposal of waste has become highly regulated over the past few years. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1994, state and federal agencies have increased enforcement of their hazardous waste disposal laws in laboratories. No, unless it has been adjusted and stabilized you have 2 disposal options. Or autoclave red or orange bag red sharps container. Items designed to cut or puncture skin and sharp items with human blood and body fluids or bacteria.
Antimony mercury arsenic nickel barium selenium cadmium silver. Following are some general guidelines for developing and imple menting a siting. Rcras goals are to protect us from the hazards of waste disposal. Handling and disposal of samples and analytical waste containing chemical. Access to laboratories and laboratory waste disposal. Microbiology laboratory wastes disposal linkedin slideshare. Chemical waste must be picked up within 60 days of the accumulation start date. The purpose of this document is to establish the process through which biological waste, rdna materials, and medical waste is handled. Or waste is any things or any substances which is discarded after primary use. Asu fact sheet biohazardous waste handling procedures. Treatment, storage and disposal facilities, final draft pdf 668 pp, 23 mb 4. Waste disposal of laboratory wastes guidance current. Submit a disposal request form to ehs when the waste is ready for pickup.
Dec 29, 2015 pathological waste pathological waste includes but is not limited to. Module bio medical waste management microbiology 66 notes what you have learnt zthe biomedical waste is the waste that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biological components. Empty glass containers and bottles, aluminum cans, most plastic containers and bottles, and. Dec 29, 2015 methods for disposal of laboratory waste slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. These procedures are based on state and federal law, requirements from the centers for disease control cdc and national. The enforcement actions resulting from these inspections have changed the perspective of many hazardous waste managers about what constitutes a compliant program. Pdf a case study of biomedical waste management in hospitals. Explosion from inappropriate disposal of nital in a waste nitric acid container page 1 of 2 lessons learned laboratory lessons learned incident overview. This waste stream receives special handling and is decontaminated for biological contamination prior to landfill disposal. Current disposal techniques adopted for ayurveda biomedical wastes are. Pour all the waste into the appropriate waste containers in the hood. Do not dispose of chemical waste, including stock containers with unused product, in the municipal waste.
Guide to laboratory sinksewer disposal of wastes epa compliance fact sheet. When categories are mixed, the disposal method is always for the more hazardous chemical. Basic principles of laboratory safety and waste management. Different hazardous waste have different disposal methods. Solvent wastes in the laboratory disposal andor recycling. Primary organizations and acts that dictate waste handling and disposal 7 resource conservation and recovery act rcra8 4. Such storage should not be defined as interim storage. Laboratory waste may disposed of in recycling, trash, laboratory glassware disposal boxes, sharps containers, or regulated medical waste boxes. Laboratory hazardous waste disposal guideline ohs321. Laboratory waste office of environmental health and safety. This is, of course, applied also for the use of solvents. Laboratory waste disposal summary of key segregation and. Once the process was complete, the person was looking to dispose of the. These disposal methods are also reflective in the cost of disposal.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Glass broken unbroken decon with appropriate disinfectant ie. The harford waste disposal center, harford mulch and compost facility, and the. Make sure the materials placed in the municipal waste are suitable for this type of disposal, especially.