1. Environmental Compliance at Missouri S&T This online training was established to make available Environmental Compliance training for Missouri S&T employees. The following groups of employees need to take this training and complete the quiz found at the end. Student Activities Police Art & Theatre Yearbook Student Health Missouri Miner Athletics Maintenance Physics Faculty Maintenance Residential Life Maintenance Power Plant personnel Golf Course Print Shop Directions: Click on the forward or backward arrows at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the presentation. When finished, print out the quiz on slide number 26 and follow the instructions. Slide 1 of 26

2. 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 Slide 2 of 26

3. Compliance Topics Used Oil Requirements Saturated Rags & Towels Bio-Hazardous Wastes Pesticide & Herbicide Requirements Emergency Procedures Slide 3 of 26

4. Chemicals Labeling Requirements ▫All Chemicals must be clearly labeled with contents and appropriate warnings, and must have MSDS information readily available. 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. Slide 4 of 26

5. 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. Slide 5 of 26

6. Chemicals ▫Bulk Drum Storage  All bulk containers must be properly labeled with contents, CAS Number, and Hazard Identification.  Secondary Containment must be maintained for bulk storage of liquids.  Bonding and grounding wires must be used when transferring flammable liquids from one metal container to another. Slide 6 of 26

7. 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.  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. Slide 7 of 26

8. 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. Slide 8 of 26

9. 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. Slide 9 of 26

10. Chemicals ▫Spills and Leaks of Hazardous Materials  All spills and leaks of Hazardous materials must be promptly cleaned up.  Missouri University of Science and Technology 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. Slide 10 of 26

11. Hazardous Wastes Labeling Requirements ▫All waste containers must have a yellow Missouri S&T Waste Tag attached and be labeled with the following information:  Waste accumulation start date (Date that wastes were first placed into container).  Generator name (Name of person generating the wastes).  Room location, and  Container contents. Slide 11 of 26

12. Hazardous Wastes Storage Requirements ▫No containers shall exceed 90 days from the accumulation start date. ▫No more than 55 gallons of chemical wastes or 1 quart of acutely hazardous waste shall be stored at any one time in accumulation area. ▫Waste containers must be kept closed except when adding or removing wastes. Slide 12 of 26

13. Hazardous Wastes ▫Containers must be maintained in good condition (i.e. no rust, dents or leaks, etc.) and be compatible with the wastes they contain. ▫No containers greater than 5 gallons shall be used as waste storage unless special provisions have been made. ▫Spill response procedures shall be posted in all Hazardous Material Storage areas. ▫Spill clean up kits shall be available to handle minor spills or leaks. ▫All personnel must be familiar with spill clean up procedures. Slide 13 of 26

14. Hazardous Wastes Disposal ▫Chemical Materials Pick-Up Request Forms (PURF”S) shall be filled out and sent to EH&S department for all full containers and containers approaching the 90 day holding time limit. ▫The Department of EHS will collect and dispose of all properly labeled containers upon receipt of completed Pick-Up Request Forms. Slide 14 of 26

15. 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 Hazardous Wastes. When the collection bin is full, fill out a PURF for disposal. Slide 15 of 26

16. Universal Wastes Used Fluorescent Bulbs ▫Labeling  All used fluorescent bulbs must be stored in sealed, labeled boxes. Labeling must be placed on boxes when the first used lamp is placed in the box for storage. Label outside of boxes with the following information:  Words “USED LAMPS”  Accumulation Start Date  Building Name  Number of used lamps in box (when box is full). Slide 16 of 26

17. Universal Wastes Fluorescent Bulb Storage ▫All Custodial and Maintenance Personnel who replace or repair Fluorescent Light fixtures must follow the guidelines listed below.  Store in appropriate packaging to prevent breakage.  Insure proper labeling has been clearly marked on outside of package  Store all broken bulbs in the appropriate bin in Building T-32. Slide 17 of 26

18. Universal Wastes Fluorescent Lamp Disposal ▫Transport all full, properly labeled boxes of used lamps to Building T-32 for disposal. Slide 18 of 26

19. 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. Slide 19 of 26

20. 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. Slide 20 of 26

21. 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. Slide 21 of 26

22. 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 Missouri S&T Hazardous Waste labeling Requirements. ▫Fill out a Pickup Request form within 90 days of the start date of the Bin for proper disposal. Slide 22 of 26

23. Bio-Hazardous Wastes All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be properly labeled and stored according to Missouri S&T Policies. ▫All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be stored in containers lined with red plastic bags labeled “INFECTIOUS WASTE”. ▫All needles, syringes or other sharp Bio-hazardous materials must be placed into puncture-resistant sharps disposal box prior to placement in Bio-hazardous waste container. ▫All waste containers must be kept closed, except when adding or removing waste, and properly disposed of through approved disposal contractor as needed. Slide 23 of 26

24. Pesticides and Herbicides Insure all containers of Pesticides and Herbicides are clearly labeled with original manufactures labels and warnings. All Pesticides and Herbicides must be handled and used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. This would include the use of PPE, application methods, and proper disposal. Personnel must be trained and familiar with proper application methods, and must acquire proper licensing and certifications as necessary. Slide 24 of 26

25. 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. Slide 25 of 26

26. Quiz Click the following link to open the Environmental Compliance Quiz.link Fill in your answers and mail the sheet to : Office of Environmental Health & Safety, 108, Campus Support Facility Rolla MO. For Further information regarding waste disposal, recycling, or other environmental topics, please visit the EHS Website at http://ehs.mst.edu/ Slide 26 of 26