1. EH&S Presents… August 23, 2012

2. Agenda EH&S Announcements Recycling Program Updates UC Regents Settlement Acknowledgements

3. EH&S Announcements

4. Upcoming Inspections LML/COH EEB Earth Sciences Ocean Sciences

5. EH&S Announcements EH&S Web Site Reorganization Laboratory Safety Manual – coming soon! If you can’t find something, let us know

6. Physically hazardous waste Any sharp object that poses a threat to safety. Often refers to waste that can cause lacerations or cuts. Examples: Glass (Broken), Pipette tips, Razors, Sharp objects

7. 7 Physically hazardous waste Place into a sturdy container labeled broken “Glass” or “Sharp Objects”

8. 8 Physically hazardous waste Store separately from regular trash. Every year custodians are injured by sharp objects in trash cans.

9. 9 Physically hazardous waste  Tie/tape bag closed  Seal hole by removing cover and pushing flap up.  Tape the box shut  (MAX 25 lbs)  No liquids! (gels go in hard walled pails)

10. 10 Physically hazardous waste If not contaminated, place ‘Pitch In’ sticker on box. Place box directly into dumpster or set out for custodians to pick up. GLASS DISPOSAL

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12. 12 Chemical hazardous waste Obtain a label from the Online Tag Program (OTP) before beginning your work.

13. 13 Regulated Wastes Non-Regulated (Recyclable) Wastes Aerosol CansLaboratory SharpsCardboard Asbestos WasteMedicine/Personal SharpsGlass BatteriesOilMetal Cans Biohazardous or Medical Waste PaintPaper Cell PhonesPhotographic ChemicalsPlastic Bags Compressed Gas CylindersRadioactive WastePlastic Containers Electronic WasteRefrigerators/Appliances Plastic Pails and Pipette Tip Boxes Empty ContainersRegulated LightsScrap Metal Hazardous WasteTreated Wood WasteStyrofoam Inkjet, Laserjet, & Toner Cartridges Recycling and Disposal Guide

14. Science Hill Recycle Locations BuildingWhat can be recycled Baskin Engineering rm 202: Pipette boxes Front of Building: paper and mixed recycling Biomed 2 nd floor: pipette boxes, paper, mixed recycling 4 th floor: pipette boxes EMS Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans 3 rd floor C wing: paper, mixed recycling, and e-waste PSB Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans, mixed recycling, paper, laboratory plastics Sinsheimer Loading dock: metal cans, mixed recycling Atrium: pipette boxes Thimann Loading dock: pipette boxes, metal cans, mixed recycling, paper, e-waste 14

15. Lab Plastic Container Recycling Triple Rinse- NO CONTAMINATION! X Out Labels NO No Styrofoam - PS 6 No pipette tip boxes or pails No containers that previously held Extremely Hazardous Materials! If Bin is full, Please Contact Recycling 459-3671 Pilot Program Recycle Bin is Located at PSB loading Dock

16. Friday, October 12 1:30 – 3:30

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18. UC Regents Settlement

19. Haz Waste Award Presented to… Linington Lab

20. Perk Card Program

21. Any ideas? Let us know…

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