Questions about Waste Management and the Use of Waste Cans.
Waste management is required to decrease the potential exposure associated with handling hazardous waste. The main hazard is flammability. To help prevent fire, hazardous waste needs special precautions for storage, handling, and use.
Do you have FM Approved waste receptacles for discarding oily and waste solvent rags?
Do you have liquid waste cans for hazardous and combustible waste?
Do you have receptacles for clean, safe disposal of ashes and cigarettes>
Code(s) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.108 (f)(2):
(2) Waste Cans. When waste or rags are used in connection with dipping operations, approved metal waste cans shall be provided and all impregnated rags or waste deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans shall be properly disposed of at least once daily at the end of each shift.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 (h)(8)(iii):
Waste and residues. Combustible waste material and residues in a building or operating area shall be kept to a minimum, stored in closed metal waste cans, and diposed of daily.
Do you have biohazard waste receptacles for temporary accumulation of waste contaminated with potentially infectious materials?
Code(s) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030:
The blood borne pathogens section applies to all occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030:
(d)(4): Housekeeping. (i) General. Employers shall ensure that the worksite is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(g) Communication of hazards to employees.
(1)(i)(A) Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated waste, (B) Labels required by this section shall include the Biohazard symbol. (C) These labels shall be flourescent orange or orange-red, with lettering and symbols in contrasting color.