ENV - Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area Audit

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Definitions

• Hazardous Waste - Any solid, semi-solid, liquid or contained gaseous material that has been discarded and exhibits any of the characteristics of hazardous waste identified in 335-14-2-.03 and listed in 335-14-2-.04.

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• SAA - Satellite Accumulation Area for temporary storage of hazardous waste prior to pickup by EHS Support Facility staff.

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• SAA Permit Exemption - A large quantity generator may accumulate hazardous waste on site without a permit or interim status, and without complying with the requirements of 335-14-5 through 335-14-8, provided that all of the SAA conditions for exemption at 335-14-3-.03(5)(a)1-8 are met. If even a single condition is not met, UAB can be cited for operating a hazardous waste storage facility without a permit.

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• INSTRUCTIONS
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  1. Answer the applicable questions below.
  2. Add photos and notes by clicking on the paperclip icon.
  3. To add a Corrective Measure click on the paperclip icon then "Add Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date.
  4. Complete audit by providing a digital signature if there are NO corrective actions but if there are corrective actions DO NOT mark as complete until you have ALL acceptable responses.
  5. Share your report by exporting as PDF, Word, Excel or Web Link. (Can ONLY be performed when the audit is completed).

General Information

• General Information and Photos (i.e. Photo of Emergency Information)

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Signage

• Are all Satellite Accumulation Areas posted with the appropriate "Satellite Accumulation Area" sign? [UAB Policy]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A
Hazardous Waste Determination

• Are there unlabeled, non-empty containers in the lab? A person who generates a solid waste, as defined in 335-14-2-.01(2), must make an accurate determination as to whether that waste is a hazardous waste in order to ensure wastes are properly managed according to applicable ADEM regulations. [335-14-3-.01-(2)]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are empty containers marked or labeled "Empty"? EHS Recommends clearly marking empty containers as empty to avoid confusion. Also remove or mark out existing original labels and hazard signs. [EHS Best Management Practice]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Waste Management

• Are all Satellite Accumulation Areas at or near the process generating the hazardous waste? [ADEM Admin Code R. 14-3-.01(5)(a)]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste being stored in a secure location (i.e. not in the active work area, fume hoods or in or close to the aisle where lab personnel could inadvertently knock over containers)? [ADEM Admin Code R. 14-3-.01(5)(a)]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all containers of hazardous waste closed except when actively adding or removing waste (i.e. no funnels in openings, corks, parafilm paper, test tubes, beakers, etc.)? [ADEM Adm Code R. 335-14-03-.01(5)(a) 4.]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

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• Are all containers of hazardous waste labelled with the exact words "Hazardous Waste" and applicable hazardous waste characteristics? [ADEM Adm Code R. 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)5.(i) & (ii)]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

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• Are hazardous waste containers in good condition (i.e. NOT leaking, rusted, corroded, bulging, missing caps or otherwise in poor condition)? [ADEM Adm Code 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)1.]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

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• Are hazardous waste containers compatible with the waste stored inside them? [ADEM Adm Code 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)2.]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

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• Are incompatible wastes prohibited from being stored in the same container and segregated from each other (acids away from bases, oxidizers away from flammables, etc...)? [ADEM Adm Code 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)3.]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are containers of liquid hazardous waste provided with secondary containment? [ADEM Adm Code 335-14-3-.14(2)]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

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• Are hazardous wastes prohibited from being disposed in regular trash, sinks or by evaporation?

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  No

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• Is hazardous waste being transferred between Satellite Accumulation Areas?

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  No

  N/A

Excessive Storage

• Is more than 1 quart or 2.2 lbs of acutely hazardous waste (P Listed) stored in the Satellite Accumulation Area? [ADEM Adm Code R. 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)6.]

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  No

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Manifest Inventory

• Are UAB Internal Hazardous Waste Manifests attached securely to boxes that have been lab packed for pickup by EHS staff with relevant chemicals listed? [ADEM Adm Code R. 335-14-03-.01(5)(a)5.(i) & (ii)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1. Complete audit by providing a digital signature if there are NO corrective actions but if there are corrective actions DO NOT mark as complete until you have ALL acceptable responses.
  2. Share your report by exporting as PDF, Word, Excel or Web Link. (Can ONLY be performed when the audit is completed)

• Additional Comments

• Auditor Sign off

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