1. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Handling Hazardous Wastes

2. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Highly Regulated Stiff penalties start at $32,500 per day per violation Jail time starts at five years per count Companies are paying these fines

3. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Inspectors On the Alert RCRA enforcement is increasing More than 22,000 federal compliance inspections State enforcement is on top of this Surprise inspections

4. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Generator Status Large quantity generator (LQG) Small quantity generator (SQG) Conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG)

5. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Waste determination Identify all wastes as either: –Hazardous –Non-hazardous, or –Special categories

6. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications What Makes It Hazardous? Regulated under RCRA as: Listed hazardous wastes Characteristic hazardous wastes Exemptions

7. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Listed Hazardous Wastes Common industrial hazardous wastes: –Spent solvents –Paints –Adhesives –Discarded chemical products –Materials used in cleanups

8. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Characteristic Wastes Ignitability Corrosivity Toxicity Reactivity

9. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Universal Wastes EPA rules encourage recycling of: Batteries Fluorescent lighting Certain mercury-containing equipment Used oil

10. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Mixtures of hazardous wastes Are materials that come in contact with hazardous wastes also hazardous? –Scenario – When rags used to clean up solvent spill aren’t hazardous –Scenario – When rags used to clean up solvent spill are hazardous

11. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Where Do Hazardous Wastes Go? Hazardous waste storage areas Satellite waste storage areas Treatment, storage and disposal facilities Does NOT go to solid waste landfill

12. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications To Avoid Fines Keep containers closed Properly label all waste containers Keep records of accumulation Keep space between aisles Inspect drums and tanks Keep logs up to date

13. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Recordkeeping Violations Incomplete recordkeeping Improper hazardous waste determinations Overlooking hazardous traits Lack of waste analysis plan

14. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications In Case of Spills Employ spill response procedures: –Mark the area –Warn employees –Clean up the spill –Call local fire department or emergency response agencies

15. OMNI FACILITY SERVICES Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Summary RCRA imposes cradle-to-grave liability Records are key to avoiding fines Procedures to enhance safety