{"id":111,"date":"2022-01-20T17:29:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T23:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/environmental-health-safety\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:25:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T21:25:12","slug":"chemical-hazardous-waste","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/environmental-health-safety\/waste-recycling\/hazardous-waste-management\/chemical-hazardous-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemical Hazardous Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"

Campus generators of hazardous chemical waste are responsible for ensuring that they and any staff or students working under their supervision follow regulatory requirements and university guidelines concerning management and disposal of hazardous waste.<\/p>\n

The following summary outlines the steps to take to comply with the university’s rules on managing hazardous chemical waste. They are presented to give you a better understanding of how to manage your chemical wastes. A detailed description of each step can be found by following the appropriate link. Fact sheets providing additional information can be found at the Minnesota Pollution Control web site<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Comply with information and training requirements in accordance with regulations.<\/li>\n
  2. Inventory wastes generated and determine if they are hazardous.<\/li>\n
  3. Collect wastes in sturdy, leak-proof containers.<\/li>\n
  4. Complete and attach a label to each waste container.<\/li>\n
  5. Store waste containers with secondary containment such as on a tray or in a tub.<\/li>\n
  6. Contact Dale Dreyer to have waste containers removed by calling (218) 755-2780.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 1: Training and Safety<\/h2>\n

    Training requirements related to handling hazardous wastes may be found in the following regulations:<\/p>\n

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    1. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 5206.1700, Employee Right-to-Know Training<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Federal Occupational Safety & Health Agency (OSHA) standard 29CFR1910.38, Employee Emergency Plans<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n
    3. OSHA standard 29CFR1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response<\/i><\/a> (Scroll down to section 1910.120(q)(6)(i) – 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(F))<\/li>\n
    4. OSHA standard 29CFR1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Chemicals in Laboratories<\/i><\/a> (Scroll down to section 1910.1450(f) – 1910.1450(g))<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      91心頭利 is a very small quantity hazardous waste generator (VSQG), according to the definitions in the state hazardous waste regulations found in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7045<\/i><\/a>. VSQGs have no specific training requirements under the hazardous waste rules. However, any employees working with chemicals or chemical products must be provided training and information according to the requirements of the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Agency (MnOSHA) Employee Right-to-Know standard, Minnesota standard, chapter 5206<\/i><\/a>. Also, MnSCU requires training for any employees and students who are involved in any aspect of generating or managing hazardous waste, including as part of classroom or other course work activities.<\/p>\n

      Laboratory workers are not covered by the State’s Right-to-Know standard, but must be provided similar training and information in accordance with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29CFR1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Chemicals in Laboratories<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Student workers, graduate assistants, paid interns and student mentors and all others receiving compensation through the university’s payroll system are considered employees and are subject to the training requirements. It is highly recommended to also train students and other non-employees who may be working with any chemicals or chemical wastes. Employee training must be documented in writing and be available for review by regulatory agencies.<\/p>\n

      Federal OSHA regulations require that employees be provided information and training on their responsibilities and expected actions in emergency situations. When planning for the possibility of a chemical spill, you will need to determine what size and type of spill can be handled routinely and what size and type of spill becomes an emergency. Workers should be trained in spill cleanup procedures for routine chemical spills. If an emergency size\/type of chemical spill occurs, specially trained spill-response workers must handle the emergency. For these kinds of spills the department emergency plans will likely involve evacuating workers from the spill area and calling for outside chemical spill-response assistance. However, individuals who are likely to witness or discover a spill must be trained at least to an awareness level, which includes knowing how to recognize associated hazards, how to initiate an emergency response according to the department’s plan, and what actions to take, if any, until a spill response team arrives.<\/p>\n

      Contact EHS for more information and assistance in complying with these requirements.<\/p>\n

      Step 2: Inventory and Determine if Wastes are Hazardous<\/h2>\n

      Minnesota hazardous waste regulations require waste generators to evaluate each waste generated to determine if it is hazardous. Wastes are classified as hazardous waste if they are listed as such in the regulations or if they exhibit any hazardous characteristics as defined in the regulations. There is no quantity exemption. That is, the quantity of the waste is not a factor in determining if it must be managed as a hazardous waste. A waste is hazardous if it includes:<\/p>\n

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      1. Wastes listed in the Minnesota Hazardous Waste Rules (Minnesota Rules pt. 7045.0135<\/i><\/a>). The listed wastes are referred to as the “F”, “P”, and “U” list wastes and can be accessed by following these links:\n