Chemical Safety
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- Empty & Chemical Waste Containers
Empty containers may have to be managed as hazardous waste depending on several factors. The Facilities Department can assist you in disposal instructions. - Definition of a Hazardous Chemical Waste
Hazardous waste is defined as a substance that poses a hazard to human health or the environment when improperly managed. - Lab Cleanouts
Laboratory cleanouts involve the removal of excess amounts of chemicals from laboratories. Since this can often involve many containers, tagging individual containers may not be feasible. - Responsibilities of Hazardous Waste Generators (CESQGs)
Each laboratory person handling hazardous chemicals is responsible for the proper accumulation and management of waste in the laboratory. - Segregation of Incompatible Chemicals
All hazardous materials should be stored and transported to prevent spills and uncontrolled reactions. Segregate chemicals by hazard class. - Facilities Chemical Waste
LSC Facilities Department has different types of hazardous wastes than laboratories on campus. This department will follow a different set of guidelines for waste disposal.