HAZARDOUS WASTES MANAGEMENT Flashcards
What is DAO 2013-22?
Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes
Present unreasonable risk or hazard to the health and safety
of the people and the environment.
Hazardous Wastes
Refers to substances that can create fire under certain conditions.
lgnitability
Refers to material with pH values less than 2 and pH values greater than 12.5.
Corrosivity
Refers to substances that are unstable under normal conditions and readily undergo
violent reaction without detonation (i.e. oxidizing/reducing).
Reactivity
Refers to substances that can cause acute or chronic health risks.
Toxicity
Must be compliant with the following requirements
detailed in the DAO 2A13-22.
Chemical Wastes Storage Facilities
Laboratory chemical wastes can be classified into two main group.
- Solid Wastes
- Liquid Wastes
Certain type of hazardous wastes requires an appropriate type of container to prevent leakage and undesirable reactions.
Appropriate containers per type of wastes
Allowed vessels, containers, tanks, and containment buildings for waste storage.
Allowed waste containment
The maximum hazardous waste accumulation time is** one (1) year**, except for wastes that have no existing infrastructure for proper treatment and disposal.
Storage time limits
Hazardous wastes generated in the laboratory should be
labelled properly based on their hazards.
Proper labelling of hazardous wastes
Also used to determine the hazards posed by the chemical waste.
Pictograms
Container Type:
Polyethylene drums
Content:
Acids and bases
Container Type:
Metal drums
Content:
Flammables, solvents, paints
Container Type:
Fiber drums
Content:
Granular materials
Color of the label is ______ for background and black for letters (permanent marking).
Yellow
Minimum size of _________ for vessels, containers, and tanks, or readable from five (5)
meters afar.
10cm x 10cm
RA 6969, “The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act” which focuses on toxic and hazardous waste management.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)