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.
• Chemical waste must always be labeled.
• 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.
• Chemicals should never be stored under fume
  hoods.

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Chemicals

• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Have a set of standard operating procedures
  clearly defined.
• Make sure all members have a knowledge of
  necessary information and training.
• Designate a chemical safety officer in case of
  emergencies.

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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.
• Gas cylinder regulators should not be
  interchanged.
• 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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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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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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General Shop Rules

• Extension cords are never to be used as a
  permanent solution.
• When operating tools and machinery
• Wear safety glasses.
• Keep fingers clear of moving parts.
• Wear sturdy, slip proof shoes.

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Fire Extinguishers

• When using fire extinguishers use the following
  method
• Pull the pin at the top.
• Aim low at the base.
• Squeeze the trigger.
• Sweep the nozzle form side to side.

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Emergency Preparedness

• Keep all safety equipment in easy to access
  locations.
• Know the location of all safety shower and how to
  operate them.
• Know the location of spill kits and general spill
  response procedures.

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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