Substances requiring particular care.
WHAT COUNTS AS HAZARDOUS
Chemicals and solvents Fuels and oils Batteries Electronic waste Certain paints and coatings Medical and clinical waste Asbestos-containing materials Pesticides
WHY IT MATTERS
Improper handling harms people and environment, and it is strictly regulated.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What hazardous materials your operation uses or produces.
WHAT TO OBTAIN
Safety data sheets for everything used.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
Hazards, handling, storage, protection, first aid and disposal.
WHAT STORAGE REQUIRES
Containment for spills Segregation of incompatible materials Ventilation Security Labelling of every container
WHY SEGREGATION
Some combinations react dangerously.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Decant into unlabelled or food containers Mix waste streams Pour anything to drain
WHY THE DRAIN POINT SPECIFICALLY
It is the commonest improper disposal and it contaminates water.
WHAT DISPOSAL REQUIRES
An authorised handler Documentation tracking the waste to its destination Records retained
WHY TRACKING
It must be demonstrable that hazardous waste was properly destroyed.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT SPILLS
Prevention measures Containment Materials to absorb and clean A response procedure Reporting obligations
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Spill materials where they would be needed, and training.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT USED OIL
Collection and authorised disposal.
WHY
It is commonly poured away, and a small quantity contaminates a great deal of water.
WHAT TO TRAIN
Everyone handling these materials.
WHAT TO RECORD
Quantities held, used and disposed of.
