Before using or creating a CHESS or LNS satellite waste area, read and understand Chemical Waste Disposal Procedures (section #7) in The Cornell Chemical Hygiene Plan. Be sure that all of the following points are met while using a satellite waste area.
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Stable Storage Area: A satellite waste storage area may be setup on a stable lower shelf, bench top, or in a clearly marked cabinet. Chemical waste containers should never be stored on the floor.
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Secondary Containment: Secondary containment must be provided for all satellite waste areas. Containment may include any of the following: Polyethylene or fiberglass tub, 4 gallon plastic bucket, clean plastic painters bucket, or any other chemically resistive container. If possible, the volume of the secondary containment should exceed the total volume of all of the waste containers stored in it.
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Labeling: Be sure that a supply of Cornell Environmental Health and Safety waste labels are available near the waste area. These are manifold labels with carbons and must be written on with a ball-point pen.
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Starting a new waste container: When starting a new waste container, make sure that it is empty, rinsed, and does not contain any chemicals that may react with the waste chemicals. Remove or deface the old label on the container. Before starting to fill the new waste container, make sure that a properly fitting cap is available. Either, use the original cap, or test the lid with water to make sure that it does not leak. The cap must remain tightly sealed on the container except while adding to the waste container.
a) Location: The building and room number of the satellite area.
b) Name: Print your name clearly
c) Phone Number: Use the CHESS phone number (5-7163) or the LEPP phone number (5-4882) as appropriate.
d) Date: Leave the date blank until the bottle is full to shoulder.
e) Type: Check as many as appropriate, but remember not to mix non compatible chemicals.
f) Chemical Name: Use the chemical name of the waste. Do not use formulas. -
Notifying EH&S: When the container is filled to the shoulder (always leave head space for possible expansion), complete the three part waste label as follows: Fill in the date. Separate and firmly attach the two part back to the container. Remove and discard the carbon paper. Immediately sent the first sheet of the label to Cornell's EH&S, 201 Palm Road by way of the Cornell office mail. (Note: Only trained personnel are permitted to move chemical waste from a satellite waste area).
Prepared by:
David J. Jones
Date:
9 July, 2001
