CHAL 22 |
| The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in conjunction with state agencies enforce strict guidelines on the use and disposal of all hazardous materials used commercially and for educational and research purposes. Federal policy, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, lists specific guidelines that must be met when monitoring the chemical processes of any lab or manufacturing facility. Environmental, Health and Safety departments have made it a goal at most chemical handling occupations to organize a waste management system including proper tracking and disposal of chemicals and process wastes. Designing a system begins with identifying the type of hazards associated with all chemical processes and the volume per waste stream produced. The EPA and state agencies regulate hazardous waste based on a series of physical characteristics (i.e. ignitability and toxicity) as well as mandate the handling of waste through specific container storage and labeling. In the event of an EPA audit, all required documentation of a facility's chemical waste practices will be reviewed. A stringent waste management system will promote safe work practices as well as lead to steady regulatory compliance. |
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Sci-Mix
8:00 PM-10:00 PM, Monday, August 20, 2007 BCEC -- Exhibit Hall - B2, Sci-Mix
Division of Chemistry & the Law |