Chemical Disposition

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identifying perso nnel and resources needed for an effective emergency response. The CSLM

Manager assists emergency planners in identifying the specific hazards associated with

chemicals in use, or planned for use, at the facility and in devising protective actions that will

minimize risks.

Emergency response implements the emergency plan, applying resources to mitigate

consequences to workers, the public, and the environment. The CSLM Manager may play a

supportive role during emergency respons e by assisting the Incident Commander and Emergency

Manager on the specific actions that will protect the health and safety of workers and the public,

as well as the emergency responders themselves.

5.2.9

Chemical Disposition

Chemical reuse is the first choice in lieu of purchasing new chemicals. Where possible, the

following potential disposition paths for unneeded and excess chemicals should be sought:

internal use at any other work area on site;

external use by other DOE sites or use by othe r Federal agencies;

community use by approved organizations and local businesses;

return to the vendor, if possible; and

third party recycling of eligible chemicals.

Disposal as waste will be considered as the final option in the chemical disposition process.

Certain chemicals, such as a ntifreeze solutions (e.g., ethylene glycol solutions), and precious

metals are suitable for recycling and recovery. Figure 3 (see Appendix) illustrates the

disposition pathways for an unneeded chemical, including final disposal as waste.

The CSLM program should implement a fully documented process to identify, in a timely

manner, chemicals appropriate for reuse, recycle, or disposal. The CSLM program should

ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including those regarding the

transfer of relevant chemical documentation and information to accompany chemicals as they are

reused, recycled, or otherwise dispositioned.

5.2.10 Training

An important area of responsibility of the CSLM program lies in developing general hazard

communication training for all site employees and additional facility-specific and chemical-

specific training for workers involved in day-to-day chemical-related activities. All employees

should be provided with formal initial training, followed by subsequent annual refresher training.

The training should use a graded approach such that each increasing level of risk associated with

the safe use of chemicals is addressed. Job-specific training should include other topics such as

process chemistry, process control, chemical storage, hazardous material regulations for

chemical packaging, waste identification and disposal, and pollution prevention and waste

minimization.

5.3

Programmatic / Administrative Elements of CSLM Program