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Hazardous Materials& Waste Program
EC.1.3
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Hazardous Materials & Waste
Management Plan UHS has developed a Hazardous
Materials & Waste (HM&W)
management plan to address selecting,handling, storing, transporting, using,and disposing of HM&W.
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HM&W Program HM&W is regulated by:
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HM&W Program The UHS Hazard Communication
Manual contains important information
about hazardous chemical use, MaterialSafety Data Sheets, chemicalinventories, and employee rights and
protection.
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HM&W Program Waste stream management includes
the acquisition, use and disposal of
chemical waste, chemotherapeuticwaste, radioactive waste, medicalbiohazard waste, and contaminated
sharps waste.
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HM&W Program Hazardous materials and waste are
properly stored in appropriate
containers, rooms and or other spacesthat are labeled and/or identified.
Flammable chemicals are stored in
cabinets or rooms designed for thatpurpose.
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HM&W Program Hazardous materials and contaminated
sharps are stored in rooms that are
secured. Chemical storage rooms and closets are
secured.
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HM&W Program Employees that are required to work
with hazardous chemicals receive
training on precautions and protection. Employees working with hazardous
chemicals are provided personal
protective equipment (PPE) andinstructions on its use and care.
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HM&W Program The environment will be tested for
proper ventilation where employees
work with hazardous gases and vapors.Employees will be monitored whenworking with waste anesthesia gases,
xylene, formaldehyde andglutaraldehyde.
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HM&W Program Employees performing emergency
health care services for contaminated
patients will receive training andpersonal protective equipment (PPE)specifically designed to provide
protection against biological, chemicaland radiation exposure.
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HM&W Program Departments that work with hazardous
materials and waste are required to
train staff on emergency procedures,personal protective equipment (PPE),and clean up in the event of a spill or
release.
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HM&W Program Departments responsible for hazardous
waste removal or disposal will follow all
applicable requirements when selectingand using a qualified disposal company.
When applicable, waste manifests will
be reconciled by the responsibledepartment.
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HM&W Program The HM&W program activities and
incident reports are reviewed to identify
improvement opportunities. Thefollowing are monitored: Environmental Services employee sharps
injuries Environmental Services employee injuries
transporting hazardous waste Hazardous spill incidents
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HM&W Program The HM&W program is evaluated
annually to determine effectiveness.
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REVIEW - HM&W Program1. HM&W is regulated by:
Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
True _____ False _____
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REVIEW - HM&W Program
1. HM&W is regulated by:
Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
True _____ False _____
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2. It is not necessary to lock rooms wherehazardous waste is stored.
True _____
False _____
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2. It is not necessary to lock rooms wherehazardous waste is stored.
True _____
False _____
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CORRECT ANSWER # 2.
2. Hazardous materials and contaminated
sharps are stored in rooms that aresecured.
True _____
False _____
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3. Employees that work with hazardouschemicals do not need training or
personal protective equipment in caseof spills or releases.
True _____ False _____
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3. Employees that work with hazardouschemicals do not need training or
personal protective equipment in caseof spills or releases.
True _____ False _____
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CORRECT ANSWER # 3.
3. Departments that work with hazardous
materials and waste are required to train staffon emergency procedures, personalprotective equipment, and clean up in theevent of a spill or release.
True _____ False _____
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4. Employees working with contaminatedpatients exposed to biological, chemical
or radiation exposure do not requirespecial training or equipment.
True _____ False _____
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4. Employees working with contaminatedpatients exposed to biological, chemical
or radiation exposure do not requirespecial training or equipment.
True _____ False _____
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CORRECT ANSWER # 4.4. Employees performing emergency health
care services for contaminated patients willreceive training and personal protectiveequipment (PPE) specifically designed toprovide protection against biological, chemicaland radiation exposure.
True _____ False _____
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5. The UHS Hazard CommunicationManual contains important information
about hazardous chemical use, MaterialSafety Data Sheets, chemicalinventories, and employee rights andprotection.
True _____ False _____
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5. The UHS Hazard CommunicationManual contains important information
about hazardous chemical use, MaterialSafety Data Sheets, chemicalinventories, and employee rights andprotection.
True _____ False _____
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HM&W Program