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    Normative

    Standards
    ISO 14000
    PRESENTATION BY:
    Group “Thinkers”

    Group Members Student ID


    Akanksha C0892026
    Majanitha
    Thanaventhan C0899270
    Kaushani Medis C0901829
    Neelima Puspakumary C0909958
    Procedure for Chemical
    Labs Waste Disposal

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 2
    What is Chemical Waste?
    Anything that may be deemed as waste subject to the fact
    that it has toxic chemicals present in it.
    Importance of Proper Disposal: Reduces the likelihood
    of polluting the environment, causing harm to human
    beings, and getting to the wrong side of the law.

    Reasons for people should follow procedures or rules are


    to avoid and reduce the occurrence of accidents and to
    prevent pollution of the environment.

    To prevent contamination of the environment and to meet


    the legal requirements as far as handling of the hazardous
    chemicals are concerned
    LAMBTON COLLEGE 3
    Regulatory Guidelines:
    • The safe disposal of hazardous
    chemicals involves guidelines provided
    by the EPA and OSHA.
    • This includes proper identification,
    labeling, storage, and disposal methods
    such as neutralizing or incinerating.
    • It's important to keep documentation
    current and ensure that staff are aware of
    the procedures to minimize injury and
    environmental impact.
    Below is a list of
    chemical hazards:
     1. Flammable Chemicals–Those, which easily
    burst into flames for instance alcohol &
    acetone.
     2. Corrosive chemicals – Damaging of tissues
    /materials for example; acids/bases.
     3. Toxic chemicals – Any chemical substance
    that produces health hazards to anyone who
    inhales, ingests, or comes across any
    substance through absorption eg Mercury or
    cyanide.

    5
    4. Reactive Chemicals – They are
    chemically active substances and can turn
    into very reactive when mixed with other
    chemicals; (e. g. sodium, and peroxides).
    5. Carcinogens- which are substances that
    cause cancer among people, for example,
    asbestos, benzene et/c.
    6. Mutagens – Those which can induce
    change in the genetic materials (for example
    Ethidium bromide).

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 6
    7. Oxidizers– Causes or accelerates burn
    (e. g. hydrogen peroxide, chlorine).
    8. Irritants- these are chemical agents that
    can cause some form of inflammation or
    discomfort of different degrees (Ammonia
    and formaldehyde).
    9. Environmental problem- Poisonous to
    the environment, which causes harm to
    biomes/oceans e. g lead, mercury or
    pesticides.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 7
    Lambton college 8
    Regulatory Guidelines
    Governing Bodies:

    oEPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Ensuring that all the chemicals


    that are utilized during their practice are well disposed of without
    making any negative impacts to the environment.

    oOSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): Protects the


    worker so that his or her life is not endangered when performing a task.

    oLocal Laws: The requirements for the disposal of chemicals vary with
    the region in which it is employed.

    oKey Requirements:
    Labeling, storage of the sample, and record keeping.
    Some of the measures include the following, Periodic training to
    correct handling and management of wastes.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 9
    Chemical Waste Management
    Process
    oIdentify and Label: It is important to ensure that there is a fitting
    label on each container of chemical waste so that it informs
    people about its contents as well as the risks that are associated
    with it.

    oSegregation: Chemicals should be sorted according to their class


    for instance; acidic chemical wastes from basic chemical wastes,
    and flammable chemical wastes from oxidizing chemical wastes.

    oStorage: Throw the wastes in the proper bin according their type
    and do not mix them with other wastes that will affect them.

    oDocumentation: Document waste type, the amount of waste,


    and the method of disposal that was used.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 10

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    Methods for Chemical Disposal

    Neutralization: A process that renders bases


    and acids non-toxic.

    Incineration: A useful method for hazardous


    organic waste and organic solvents.

    Landfill: Exclusively for non-hazardous or


    processed garbage.

    Recycling: Solvents are among the substances


    that may be recovered and used again.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 11
    Methods of
    Prohibited Disposal

    • Do Not: Pour chemical waste down the


    drain unless local laws allow it.
    • Combine several chemical waste kinds.
    • Place rubbish in the usual trash.
    • Consequences include legal penalties,
    health risks, and environmental harm.
    Emergency Chemical Spill
    Response
    Quick Actions:
    If needed, leave the area.
    Make use of the proper PPE (personal protective
    equipment) and spill kits.
    As per the policies of the workplace, report the
    occurrence.
    Prevention: Take care to handle and keep
    materials properly to prevent spillage.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 13
    Conclusion:

    Legal compliance, human safety,


    and environmental preservation all
    depend on the proper disposal of
    chemical waste.

    Concluding Remarks: We may


    reduce hazards and guarantee a
    safer and more sustainable
    environment by adhering to the
    correct processes.

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 14
    Resources:

    1. https://protect.iu.edu/environmental-health/public-
    environment/waste-management/waste-guide/in-lab-
    disposal.html

    2. https://chem-eng.utoronto.ca/wp-
    content/uploads/2019/12/handling-procedures-for-chemical-
    wastes-2019.pdf

    3. https://ehrs.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/2018-
    02/wastemanual2017final.pdf

    4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK55885/

    LAMBTON COLLEGE 15
    LAMBTON COLLEGE 16

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