Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization

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Ensure that all chemicals are in appropriate containers with labels and that

MSDSs are readily accessible. Title 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard

29 CFR 1910.1200

Communication, contains important sections about labels and MSDSs, and 29

CFR 1910.1450, Laboratory Standard, also contains a relevant section.

29 CFR 1910.1450

Provide exposure monitoring and medical surveillance as appropriate.

Management should establish procedures for monitoring of workers who

handle hazardous chemicals. If worker exposure exceeds acceptable DOE or

OSHA levels, an investigation should be conducted and corrective actions

instituted promptly.

Conduct regular training, and provide workers with information and instruction

on the use and storage of chemicals. Training supports procedural

requirements by letting workers know why actions are needed that would

otherwise be regarded as inconvenient or unnecessary.

Inform personnel of the signs and symptoms of control failures.

Provide and maintain personal protective equipment.

Enforce housekeeping and work practices.

For hazardous waste sites, the mechanism for identifying work site chemical

hazards and controls may be found in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan

29 CFR 1910.120

(HASP). Details of the HASP's requirements may be found in 29 CFR 1910.120,

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and guidance may be found in the "Handbook for Occupational Health and Safety

Handbook

During Hazardous Waste Activities" (DOE/EH-0535).

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2.7 Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization

Pollution prevention and waste minimization should be considered dur ing planning,

acquisition, use, consumption, excessing, recycling, and waste disposal. If the

chemical management program does not cover waste management, some interface

and coordination with the site waste management program should be in place.

Pollutio n prevention is the most responsible and preferred approach to minimizing