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Chemical Waste Management Practices

Chemical Waste Management Practices
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… Chemical Waste Management Practices   University personnel who generate hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations, are required to follow chemical waste management practices when selecting appropriate containers, …

Chemical Waste Management Video

… Chemical Waste Management Video February 12, 2016   EH&S collaborated with … to develop a short video  about the UW’s chemical waste management process. Watch the video to get your common waste …

Common hazardous waste mistakes to avoid

… Common hazardous waste mistakes to avoid January 14, 2022   EH&S staff had an … of Ecology regarding three of the most common hazardous waste violations he's encountered at the UW. As it turns out, … compliance is to regularly review waste containers and management practices . Here are the top three areas for …

Prepare for a hazardous waste inspection

… Prepare for a hazardous waste inspection July 12, 2020   Your workspace should always … The most common violations found during hazardous waste inspections are open containers and incomplete labels . … administrator if you need help. Review chemical waste management practices on the  Chemical Waste Disposal  webpage …

Hazardous Waste Checklist

Hazardous Waste Checklist
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… Hazardous Waste Checklist   Generators of hazardous waste at the University Prepare for a Washington state … training? All persons handling waste must have waste management training. EH&S offers documented online and …

Chemical Waste

… Chemical Waste Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site … off-site locations) are required to follow  chemical waste management practices . Refer to the  UW Laboratory Safety …

Universal Waste Labels: Four identical

Universal Waste Labels: Four identical
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… Universal Waste Labels: Four identical   Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels. This form that allows you to enter label information for  four identical universal waste containers . Fill in the label information. Print the …

Universal Waste Labels: Four different

Universal Waste Labels: Four different
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… Universal Waste Labels: Four different   Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels. This form that allows you to enter label information for  four different universal waste containers . Fill in the label information. Print the …

Waste Evaluation Request

Waste Evaluation Request
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… Waste Evaluation Request   Request a Waste Evaluation if you are unsure how to dispose of a … 543-7262 ehsdept@uw.edu Last Updated September 01, 2021 … Waste Evaluation Request Fill in, save, and email to …

Waste Evaluation Request

Waste Evaluation Request
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… Waste Evaluation Request Request a Waste Evaluation  if you are unsure how to dispose of a … (206) 543-7262 ehsdept@uw.edu Last Updated July 17, 2024 … Waste Evaluation Request Fill in, save, and email to …

Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine

Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine
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… Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine   Refer to the  Sample Request for a New Chemical Waste Routine as a guide when completing a a  Request New Chemical Waste Routine  form.   Category Chemical Safety Contact …

UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels

UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels
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… UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels   Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels . This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical hazardous waste containers . Fill in the label information with the …

UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels

UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels
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… UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels   Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels . This form that allows you to enter unique label information for four different hazardous waste containers . Fill in the label information with the …

Tips for a successful chemical waste collection

… Tips for a successful chemical waste collection April 24, 2024   Updated May 15, 2024 … with campus partners to reduce delays with chemical waste collections. The two most common issues that delay chemical waste pickup from labs include: EH&S is unable to access the …

Two ways to submit a chemical waste collection request

… Two ways to submit a chemical waste collection request February 4, 2024   Chemical waste generators at the University have two ways to submit waste collection requests: Directly from your MyChem …

Wastewater

… , which include  King County local sewer limits  and best management practices for all operations that generate … management practices include managing chemical process waste (e.g., acids, bases, Cidex OPA, ethidium bromide, … management practices from the King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program  Laboratory Waste Management Guide . …

Laboratory Safety Manual

Laboratory Safety Manual
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…   Section 1 Laboratory Responsibilities Section 2 Chemical Management Section 3 Chemical Waste Management Section 4 Laboratory Equipment and … VERTICAL STANDARD ........ 62 SECTION 3: CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT …

Do an annual chemical inventory review

… review  All chemicals listed in the UW MyChem inventory management system must be updated and reviewed annually, at … needed  are required to be managed as hazardous chemical waste. For more information about chemical waste management, read Section 3 of the UW Laboratory Safety …

Faster way to request routine chemical waste collection

… Faster way to request routine chemical waste collection January 28, 2025   Chemical waste generators will soon have a new, faster way to submit a Routine Chemical Waste Collection Request .  Environmental Health & Safety …

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
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… Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities   This guide contains … ehsdept@uw.edu Last Updated April 10, 2019 … CHEMICAL WASTE GUIDE FOR UW FACILITIES APRIL 10, 2019 CHEMICAL WASTE … Department of Ecology (Ecology) governs chemical waste management. Local city and county governments regulate …

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