Environmental Compliance
at Missouri S&T
This online training was established to make available Environmental Compliance
training for Missouri S&T employees. The following groups of employees need to take
this training and complete the quiz found at the end.
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Police
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Directions:
Click on the forward or backward arrows at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the
presentation. When finished, print out the quiz on slide number 26 and follow the instructions.
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Compliance Topics
• Chemical Requirements
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Labeling
Storage
Handling
Spills and Leaks
• Hazardous Waste Requirements
▫ Labeling
▫ Storage
▫ Disposal
• Universal Waste Requirements
▫ Used Batteries
▫ Aerosol Cans
▫ Fluorescent Bulbs
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Compliance Topics
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Used Oil Requirements
Saturated Rags & Towels
Bio-Hazardous Wastes
Pesticide & Herbicide Requirements
Emergency Procedures
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Chemicals
• Labeling Requirements
▫ All Chemicals must be clearly labeled with contents
and appropriate warnings, and must have MSDS
information readily available.
• Storage Requirements
▫ Chemicals must be stored / separated by Hazard Class
(i.e. flammables, oxidizers, acids et..)
▫ Storage containers must be in good condition with
tightly closing lids and be compatible with the
contents.
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Chemicals
▫ No more than 10 gallons of flammable materials in
original containers and an additional 25 gallons in
approved safety cans (not exceeding 2 gallons in
size) may be stored outside NFPA approved
flammable storage cabinets.
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Chemicals
▫ Bulk Drum Storage
 All bulk containers must be properly labeled with
contents, CAS Number, and Hazard Identification.
 Secondary Containment must be maintained for
bulk storage of liquids.
 Bonding and grounding wires must be used when
transferring flammable liquids from one metal
container to another.
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Chemicals
▫ Compressed Gas Cylinders
 Compressed gas cylinders must be securely held
upright and fastened with an approved restraint
device to a rigid structure so they cannot fall or be
knocked over.
 Cylinders can not be stored in hallways, exits,
stairwells, or other routes of egress.
 Do not store cylinders in direct sunlight or near
localized heat sources.
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Chemicals
 Only move cylinders when
their caps are in place, and
only when they are secured to
a suitable hand truck.
 Cylinders must be legibly
marked with name of
contents, and must have their
caps in place when not in use.
 Cylinders must be segregated
from any incompatible or
combustible material by a
minimum distance of 20 feet ,
or isolated by a
noncombustible barrier.
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Chemicals
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Handling Requirements
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All Chemicals or hazardous materials must be
shipped in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations (i.e. DOT /
IATA Specifications).
MSDS information shall be referred to
regarding proper Personnel Protective
Equipment (PPE) and handling instructions for
specific chemicals.
Manufacturer recommendations for PPE and
Handling instructions must be followed when
working with hazardous chemicals.
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Chemicals
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Spills and Leaks of Hazardous Materials
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All spills and leaks of Hazardous materials must be
promptly cleaned up.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Spill Clean
Up Procedures and MSDS recommendations must be
followed regarding clean up of small spills.
All major spills must be reported immediately to the
Department of Environmental Health and Safety.
All chemical wastes from spills and leaks must be placed
in appropriately labeled waste containers and disposed of
in accordance with University procedures.
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Hazardous Wastes
• Labeling Requirements
▫ All waste containers must
have a yellow Missouri
S&T Waste Tag attached
and be labeled with the
following information:
 Waste accumulation start
date (Date that wastes were
first placed into container).
 Generator name (Name of
person generating the
wastes).
 Room location, and
 Container contents.
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Hazardous Wastes
• Storage Requirements
▫ No containers shall exceed 90
days from the accumulation
start date.
▫ No more than 55 gallons of
chemical wastes or 1 quart of
acutely hazardous waste shall
be stored at any one time in
accumulation area.
▫ Waste containers must be
kept closed except when
adding or removing wastes.
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Hazardous Wastes
▫ Containers must be maintained
in good condition (i.e. no rust,
dents or leaks, etc.) and be
compatible with the wastes they
contain.
▫ No containers greater than 5
gallons shall be used as waste
storage unless special provisions
have been made.
▫ Spill response procedures shall
be posted in all Hazardous
Material Storage areas.
▫ Spill clean up kits shall be
available to handle minor spills
or leaks.
▫ All personnel must be familiar
with spill clean up procedures.
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Hazardous Wastes
• Disposal
▫ Chemical Materials Pick-Up Request Forms
(PURF”S) shall be filled out and sent to EH&S
department for all full containers and containers
approaching the 90 day holding time limit.
▫ The Department of EHS will collect and dispose of
all properly labeled containers upon receipt of
completed Pick-Up Request Forms.
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Universal Waste
• Used Batteries
▫ Do not throw used batteries away in the trash, but
collect them for disposal. Create a Used Battery
Collection bin and place all used batteries in it. When
bin is full, contact EHS for disposal, or fill out a PURF.
• Aerosol Cans
▫ Empty Aerosol Cans may be disposed of as regular
trash.
▫ Aerosol Cans, which still contain product and/or
propellant, shall be handled as Hazardous Wastes.
When the collection bin is full, fill out a PURF for
disposal.
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Universal Wastes
• Used Fluorescent Bulbs
▫ Labeling
 All used fluorescent bulbs must be stored in sealed,
labeled boxes. Labeling must be placed on boxes
when the first used lamp is placed in the box for
storage. Label outside of boxes with the following
information:
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Words “USED LAMPS”
Accumulation Start Date
Building Name
Number of used lamps in box (when box is full).
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Universal Wastes
• Fluorescent Bulb Storage
▫ All Custodial and Maintenance Personnel who
replace or repair Fluorescent Light fixtures must
follow the guidelines listed below.
 Store in appropriate packaging to prevent breakage.
 Insure proper labeling has been clearly marked on
outside of package
 Store all broken bulbs in the appropriate bin in
Building T-32.
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Universal Wastes
• Fluorescent Lamp Disposal
▫ Transport all full, properly labeled boxes of used
lamps to Building T-32 for disposal.
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Used Oil
• Labeling
▫ Label all containers used
for storage of used oils
with the words “USED
OIL” clearly marked on
a visible side of the
container.
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Used Oil
• Storage
▫ Store only non-hazardous oils in
containers
▫ Storage containers must be in
good condition with tightly
closing lids which must remain
closed except when adding or
removing oil from the storage
container.
▫ Secondary containment must be
provided for all storage
containers greater than 55
gallons.
▫ Routine visual inspections for
leaks and spills must be
performed on Used Oil Storage
areas and containers.
▫ Store Oil Spill cleanup materials
near storage area for easy access.
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Used Oil
• Disposal
▫ Fill out a PURF and submit to EHS for disposal of
small containers of used oils.
▫ For large containers of used oils (i.e. 55 gallon
drums), contact EHS to schedule a waste oil
contractor to pick up containers on site.
▫ Dispose of all spill cleanup materials with used oil.
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Saturated Rags &
Towels
• All Rags or Towels which have become saturated
with solvents must be disposed of in the
following manner.
▫ Solvent saturated rags must be placed in an appropriately labeled
bin with a tightly closing lid that remains closed except when
being filled or emptied.
▫ All Bins must meet Missouri S&T Hazardous Waste labeling
Requirements.
▫ Fill out a Pickup Request form within 90 days of the start date of
the Bin for proper disposal.
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Bio-Hazardous Wastes
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All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be properly labeled and
stored according to Missouri S&T Policies.
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All Bio-Hazardous wastes must be stored in containers lined
with red plastic bags labeled “INFECTIOUS WASTE”.
All needles, syringes or other sharp Bio-hazardous materials
must be placed into puncture-resistant sharps disposal box prior
to placement in Bio-hazardous waste container.
All waste containers must be kept closed, except when adding or
removing waste, and properly disposed of through approved
disposal contractor as needed.
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Pesticides and Herbicides
• Insure all containers of Pesticides and Herbicides are
clearly labeled with original manufactures labels and
warnings.
• All Pesticides and Herbicides must be handled and used
in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
This would include the use of PPE, application methods,
and proper disposal.
• Personnel must be trained and familiar with proper
application methods, and must acquire proper licensing
and certifications as necessary.
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Emergency Procedures
• In the event of an Emergency, immediately
notify the University Police at 341-4300, or by
dialing 4300 from any campus phone.
▫ Be sure to include your Name, Location, and type
of emergency during your call.
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Quiz
• Click the following link to open the Environmental
Compliance Quiz.
• Fill in your answers and mail the sheet to :
Office of Environmental Health & Safety,
108, Campus Support Facility
Rolla MO.
• For Further information regarding waste disposal, recycling, or other
environmental topics, please visit the EHS Website at
http://ehs.mst.edu/
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