Nt1310 Unit 3 Assignment 3

1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
1.1. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents the procedure for storage and disposal of hazardous waste. All waste streams for ARS Aleut Analytical, LLC (AAA) will undergo this process.
2.0 SUMMARY
2.1. As the laboratory generates waste, it is accumulated following the procedures list in this document.
2.2. When applicable, drums are used to store waste. As the accumulated drums are filled, they are moved to the storage area following the procedures in this document.
2.3. Drums cannot be stored longer than 180 days.
3.0 SAFETY
3.1. Each waste stream shall be treated as a potential health hazard. Excessive exposure to these waste streams must be reduced to the lowest possible level by using appropriate

and designated precautions.
3.2.

The toxicity or carcinogenicity of every reagent used in this method has not been practically defined. Each chemical compound shall be treated as a potential health hazard. Exposure to these chemicals must be reduced to the lowest possible level by whatever means available.
3.2.1. A reference file of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is available to all personnel. Analysts shall review this source of information before using any of the reagents/chemicals specified in this or any other AAA SOP.
3.3. Solvent resistant gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and a lab coat are required to be worn by the analyst during sample preparation or in any other laboratory situation in which contact with reagents/chemicals could possibly occur.
3.4. Wastes associated with the analysis must be treated, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
4.0 APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
4.1. Drum

Carrier

5.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
5.1. All personnel performing waste disposal must have read and understood this SOP.

5.2. All personnel must know the safety issues surrounding waste disposal and know what to do in case of emergencies. Personnel must be provided with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
5.3. Lab personnel involved in the management of hazardous waste or the documentation of hazardous waste activities shall have training specific to their duties, when applicable.
5.3.1. The training program shall contain basic hazardous waste management procedures for select individuals as necessary. For example, waste identification and determination manifest requirements, accumulation time limits, and proper labeling shall all be topics included in the training program.
5.3.2. It is suggested that a written training plan be developed, and records of employee names, dates of training, and signatures be maintained to document completion of training and compliance with this training requirement.
5.4. Information shall be posted:
5.4.1. The name & phone number of emergency contacts.
5.4.2. Location of fire extinguishers and spill control material, and, if present, fire alarm.
5.4.3. The telephone number of the Fire Department.
6.0 PROCEDURE
6.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including protective clothing, safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves must be worn. If there are any questions about which drum to use, labeling, or where to place full drums, contact your Laboratory Manager.
6.2. Aqueous samples may be dumped down the drain with copious amounts of water, providing they do not contain Chromium IV and/or Mercuric compounds.
6.2.1. A list of the following samples have been approved by local Waste Water treatment plants to be disposed down the drain with copious amounts of water:
6.2.1.1. Alkalinity
6.2.1.2. Ammonia
6.2.1.3. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
6.2.1.4. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
6.2.1.5. Color
6.2.1.6. Conductivity
6.2.1.7. Chlorine Residual
6.2.1.8. Hardness
6.2.1.9. Ion Chromatography (IC)
6.2.1.10. Langelier Index (LI)
6.2.1.11. Nitrate Plus Nitrite
6.2.1.12. Nitrite
6.2.1.13. Odor
6.2.1.14. pH
6.2.1.15. Settleable Solids
6.2.1.16. Sulfide
6.2.1.17. Surfactants (MBAS)
6.2.1.18. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
6.2.1.19. Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
6.2.1.20. Total Phosphorous
6.2.1.21. Total Solids (TS)
6.2.1.22. Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
6.2.1.23. Turbidity
6.2.1.24. UV
6.2.1.25. Microbiological samples negative for bacterial growth
• Microbiological samples with positive results must be autoclaved to kill bacteria prior to disposal down the drain.
6.3. Wastes associated with analysis for analyzing COD, TKN, and MBAS must be segregated and disposed of with a local waste management site.
6.4. Concentrated acid waste must be disposed of with a local waste management site.
6.5. Sample bottle labels must be completely defaced or removed to completely remove client identification prior to disposal.
6.6. For drums located within the labs, carefully pour the waste into the drum. Then fill out the Drum Waste Accumulation Log for that waste stream with amount added to drum in gallons or liters, drum number, initials/date. The drum notebook is located next to the drum (when applicable); hanging on the wall. “In-process” waste in hoods must be dumped at the end of each shift when applicable, or when full.
6.7. Drums will be shipped and/or disposed of using an approved, waste disposal company by appropriate personnel.
6.8. Weekly inspections must be made to check all drums, when applicable. The following criteria are to be inspected:
6.8.1. Correct Placarding
6.8.2. Proper date on drum
6.8.3. No leaks, dents, rust on drums
6.8.4. All drums closed
6.8.5. Incompatible wastes stored separately
6.8.6. No waste stored beyond 180 days
7.0 DRUM LOG-IN:
7.1. When a new drum is initiated, a unique number is assigned from the drum log-in book located in the waste storage area. The unique number is placed on the lid and side of the drum using a permanent marker. The login book is filled out as to waste type, personnel initials, and date.
7.2. When the supply of empty drums is down to 3 blue plastic drums and 1 steel drum, an order must be placed to replenish stock. When placing orders, request 5 blue plastic & 1 steel.
8.0 DRUM STORAGE AND PLACARDING: (Applies to facilities using waste drums)
8.1. When labeling Satellite drums, it is necessary to have the drum number and the proper labeling on the drum (Figure 1). When the Satellite drum is filled, the date is put on it, and it is moved to the waste storage area in the warehouse.
8.2. Waste drums filled with Methylene Chloride Waste, Flammable Waste, Solids Waste, Auto-sampler Vial Waste, Cyanide/pyridine Waste and Lead Digestion Waste are stored in the warehouse, when applicable.
8.3. When labeling these drums it is necessary to have the drum number, waste type, and start/end accumulation date.
8.4. Accumulated storage waste streams in the warehouse can only be stored for a period of 180 days before they are shipped out for disposal.

Figure 1. Hazardous Waste Drum Label

9.0 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
9.1. The following recordkeeping is used during Waste Disposal:
9.1.1. Drum Login Notebook
9.1.2. Drum Accumulation Log
9.1.3. Weekly Waste Drum Inspection Log
9.1.4. Monthly Accumulation Log
9.1.4.1. This information is entered into an excel spreadsheet to show the number of pounds or gallons generated each month.
10.0 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE MINIMIZATION
10.1.

Pollution prevention includes any method which reduces the amount of toxic substances used and which minimizes waste streams. The laboratory uses solvents, reagents, and standards that are frequently toxic. Some of these substances may escape into the atmosphere by evaporation, and some are carried out of the laboratory by the fume hood system. Minimizing the quantity of the substances used and minimizing their exposure to the atmosphere are important in pollution prevention. Containers of samples, standards, solvents, and reagents shall be kept closed if possible.
10.2. When reagents, solvents, or standards are ordered, consideration shall be given to the recommended expiration dates. These substances shall be obtained in amounts that will be utilized prior to the expiration date if possible.
11.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT
11.1. AAA’s policy is to conduct laboratory waste management consistent with all applicable rules and regulations.
11.2. AAA places satellite waste accumulation drums designated for specific types of waste in appropriate locations throughout the laboratory, when applicable. It is imperative that laboratory personnel be familiar with and use this system properly.
12.0 REFERENCES
12.1. Guidance for Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OSHA Fact Sheets, March 2003.
12.2. Guidance for Preparing Standard Operating

Procedures