Considerations for Compact Florescent Lights and Hazardous Waste Loss Control Department

Overview  Components of Compact Florescent Lights (CFLs)  Recycling  Broken Bulbs  Hazardous Waste

Components of CFLs  Glass  Aluminum  Mercury  Phosphor  Other miscellaneous items of small quantities

Recycling  Place expired lamps in universal disposal boxes  If box is full, contact your supervisor to have the box picked up  Ensure disposal boxes are stored in a manner that lamps can not be broken

Broken Bulbs When a bulb breaks:  Evacuate the room  Air out the room for at least 15 minutes  Consider shutting off the HVAC system to that room

Broken Bulb Cleaning up from hard surface  PPE  Use stiff paper or cardboard to scoop up glass pieces and powder  Use sticky tape to pickup any remaining glass and powder  Wipe the area clean with wet wipes  Place all material and cleaning supplies in sealed container

Broken Bulb Cleaning up from Carpet  PPE  Carefully pick up glass pieces  Use sticky tape to pickup any remaining glass and powder  Vacuum if needed with windows open  Place all material and cleaning supplies in sealed container

Broken Bulb Disposal of clean up materials  Place sealed container of all materials in an outside trash receptacle or  Consult your disposal provider for alternate disposal options  Immediately wash hands

Hazardous Waste  The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)  Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Hazardous Waste Proper management of hazardous waste promotes occupational safety and prevents environmental degradation  Proper disposal vs. sanitary or solid waste facilities  Review and investigate methods available for reducing or eliminating the generation of waste

Hazardous Waste How can we improve our system for handling hazardous waste?  Evaluate existing waste disposal practices and develop new hazardous waste disposal practices  Train staff with regard to the need to and method for managing hazardous waste  Establish a central hazardous waste storage area with proper storage procedures

Hazardous Waste Where do we generate hazardous waste Batteries Ballasts Capacitors Mercury switches Cathode tubes Computer components Science Labs Vocational Shops Facilities Shop Custodial Closets IT Department Paints Pesticides Herbicides Science Chemicals Solvents Oils

Hazardous Waste Resources  EPA Region 10 Seattle, Washington  Oregon DEQ  Local or State Fire Marshal  County  Local vendors or disposal facilities

Questions SDOA Loss Control Department