Environmental Compliance at UMR

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Environmental Complianceat UMR
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Compliance Topics

• Chemical Requirements
• Labeling
• Storage
• Handling
• Spills and Leaks
• Hazardous Waste Requirements
• Labeling
• Storage
• Disposal
• Universal Waste Requirements
• Used Batteries
• Aerosol Cans
• Fluorescent Bulbs

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Compliance Topics

• Used Oil Requirements
• Saturated Rags Towels
• Bio-Hazardous Wastes
• Pesticide Herbicide Requirements
• Emergency Procedures

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Chemicals

• Labeling Requirements
• All Chemicals must be clearly labeled with
  contents and appropriate warnings, and must have
  MSDS information readily available.
• Storage Requirements
• Chemicals must be stored / separated by Hazard
  Class (i.e. flammables, oxidizers, acids et..)
• Storage containers must be in good condition with
  tightly closing lids and be compatible with the
  contents.

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Chemicals

• No more than 10 gallons of flammable materials in
  original containers and an additional 25 gallons
  in approved safety cans (not exceeding 2 gallons
  in size) may be stored outside NFPA approved
  flammable storage cabinets.

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Chemicals

• Bulk Drum Storage
• All bulk containers must be properly labeled with
  contents, CAS Number, and Hazard Identification.
• Secondary Containment must be maintained for bulk
  storage of liquids.
• Bonding and grounding wires must be used when
  transferring flammable liquids from one metal
  container to another.

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Chemicals

• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Compressed gas cylinders must be securely held
  upright and fastened with an approved restraint
  device to a rigid structure so they cannot fall
  or be knocked over.
• Cylinders can not be stored in hallways, exits,
  stairwells, or other routes of egress.
• Do not store cylinders in direct sunlight or near
  localized heat sources.

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Chemicals

• Only move cylinders when their caps are in place,
  and only when they are secured to a suitable
  hand truck.
• Cylinders must be legibly marked with name of
  contents, and must have their caps in place when
  not in use.
• Cylinders must be segregated from any
  incompatible or combustible material by a minimum
  distance of 20 feet , or isolated by a
  noncombustible barrier.

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Chemicals

• Handling Requirements
• All Chemicals or hazardous materials must be
  shipped in accordance with all applicable
  federal, state, and local regulations (i.e. DOT /
  IATA Specifications).
• MSDS information shall be referred to regarding
  proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and
  handling instructions for specific chemicals.
• Manufacturer recommendations for PPE and Handling
  instructions must be followed when working with
  hazardous chemicals.

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Chemicals

• Spills and Leaks of Hazardous Materials
• All spills and leaks of Hazardous materials must
  be promptly cleaned up.
• University of Missouri-Rolla Spill Clean Up
  Procedures and MSDS recommendations must be
  followed regarding clean up of small spills.
• All major spills must be reported immediately to
  the Department of Environmental Health and
  Safety.
• All chemical wastes from spills and leaks must be
  placed in appropriately labeled waste containers
  and disposed of in accordance with University
  procedures.

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Hazardous Wastes

• Labeling Requirements
• All waste containers must have a yellow UMR Waste
  Tag attached and be labeled with the following
  information
• Waste accumulation start date (Date that wastes
  were first placed into container).
• Generator name (Name of person generating the
  wastes).
• Room location, and
• Container contents.

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Hazardous Wastes

• Storage Requirements
• No containers shall exceed 90 days from the
  accumulation start date.
• No more than 55 gallons of chemical wastes or 1
  quart of acutely hazardous waste shall be stored
  at any one time in accumulation area.
• Waste containers must be kept closed except when
  adding or removing wastes.

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Hazardous Wastes

• Containers must be maintained in good condition
  (i.e. no rust, dents or leaks, etc.) and be
  compatible with the wastes they contain.
• No containers greater than 5 gallons shall be
  used as waste storage unless special provisions
  have been made.
• Spill response procedures shall be posted in all
  Hazardous Material Storage areas.
• Spill clean up kits shall be available to handle
  minor spills or leaks.
• All personnel must be familiar with spill clean
  up procedures.

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Hazardous Wastes

• Disposal
• Chemical Materials Pick-Up Request Forms (PURFS)
  shall be filled out and sent to EHS department
  for all full containers and containers
  approaching the 90 day holding time limit.
• The Department of EHS will collect and dispose of
  all properly labeled containers upon receipt of
  completed Pick-Up Request Forms.

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Universal Waste

• Used Batteries
• Do not throw used batteries away in the trash,
  but collect them for disposal. Create a Used
  Battery Collection bin and place all used
  batteries in it. When bin is full, contact EHS
  for disposal, or fill out a PURF.
• Aerosol Cans
• Empty Aerosol Cans may be disposed of as regular
  trash.
• Aerosol Cans, which still contain product and/or
  propellant, shall be handled as Chemical Wastes
  and placed in a Used Aerosol Can collection bin.
  When bin is full, fill out a PURF for disposal.

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Universal Wastes

• Used Fluorescent Bulbs
• Labeling
• All used fluorescent bulbs must be stored in
  sealed, labeled boxes. Labeling must be placed on
  boxes when the first used lamp is placed in the
  box for storage. Label outside of boxes with the
  following information
• Words USED LAMPS
• Accumulation Start Date
• Building Name
• Number of used lamps in box (when box is full).

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Universal Wastes

• Fluorescent Bulb Storage
• All Custodial and Maintenance Personnel who
  replace or repair Fluorescent Light fixtures must
  follow the guidelines listed below.
• Store in appropriate packaging to prevent
  breakage.
• Insure proper labeling has been clearly marked
  on outside of package
• Store all broken bulbs in the appropriate bin in
  Building T-32.

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Universal Wastes

• Fluorescent Lamp Disposal
• Transport all full, properly labeled boxes of
  used lamps to Building T-32 for disposal.

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Used Oil

• Labeling
• Label all containers used for storage of used
  oils with the words USED OIL clearly marked on
  a visible side of the container.

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Used Oil

• Storage
• Store only non-hazardous oils in containers
• Storage containers must be in good condition with
  tightly closing lids which must remain closed
  except when adding or removing oil from the
  storage container.
• Secondary containment must be provided for all
  storage containers greater than 55 gallons.
• Routine visual inspections for leaks and spills
  must be performed on Used Oil Storage areas and
  containers.
• Store Oil Spill cleanup materials near storage
  area for easy access.

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Used Oil

• Disposal
• Fill out a PURF and submit to EHS for disposal of
  small containers of used oils.
• For large containers of used oils (i.e. 55 gallon
  drums), contact EHS to schedule a waste oil
  contractor to pick up containers on site.
• Dispose of all spill cleanup materials with used
  oil.

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Saturated Rags Towels

• All Rags or Towels which have become saturated
  with solvents must be disposed of in the
  following manner.
• Solvent saturated rags must be placed in an
  appropriately labeled bin with a tightly closing
  lid that remains closed except when being filled
  or emptied.
• All Bins must meet UMR Hazardous Waste labeling
  Requirements.
• Fill out a Pickup Request form within 90 days of
  the start date of the Bin for proper disposal.

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Bio-Hazardous Wastes

• All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be properly labeled
  and stored according to UMR Policies.
• All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be stored in
  containers lined with red plastic bags labeled
  INFECTIOUS WASTE.
• All needles, syringes or other sharp
  Bio-hazardous materials must be placed into
  puncture-resistant sharps disposal box prior to
  placement in Bio-hazardous waste container.
• All waste containers must be kept closed, except
  when adding or removing waste, and properly
  disposed of through approved disposal contractor
  as needed.

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Pesticides and Herbicides

• Insure all containers of Pesticides and
  Herbicides are clearly labeled with original
  manufactures labels and warnings.
• All Pesticides and Herbicides must be handled and
  used in accordance with the manufacturers
  recommendations. This would include the use of
  PPE, application methods, and proper disposal.
• Personnel must be trained and familiar with
  proper application methods, and must acquire
  proper licensing and certifications as necessary.

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Emergency Procedures

• In the event of an Emergency, immediately notify
  the University Police at 341-4300, or by dialing
  4300 from any campus phone.
• Be sure to include your Name, Location, and type
  of emergency during your call.

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Further Information

• For Further information regarding waste disposal,
  recycling, or other environmental topics, please
  visit the EHS Website at
• www.umr.edu/ehs