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The facility has instituted a purchasing protocol
that discourages hazardous materials from being
purchased.
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The facility's hazardous
materials inventory contains an accurate list of all hazardous
materials stored or present on site, including:
- chemicals (laboratory, cleaning, etc.)
- disinfectants and sterilants
- pharmaceuticals and chemotherapeutic agents
- polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing equipment
- radioactive agents and associated wastes
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The quantity of hazardous materials used over successive time periods
has been tracked and documented. |
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The size of the hazardous materials inventory has been reduced. |
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Inventory records indicate that mercury-containing
equipment, chemicals, lab reagents and pharmaceuticals are being substituted
or eliminated. |
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Inventory records demonstrate the use of
substitutes for hazardous chemicals (e.g. less hazardous or non-hazardous
alternatives to formalin, xylene, and other reagents
and solvents). |
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Inventory records indicate that PCB-containing
equipment such as transformers, elevator oil, light ballasts, etc.
is being replaced or eliminated. |
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Inventory records indicate that petroleum product
storage and use has been minimized. |
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The facility maintains a readily accessible file
of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
that are less than five years old. |
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The facility maintains an accurate
list of all asbestos containing building materials.
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Friable asbestos
has been eliminated or is being abated |
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The facility can document that an annual physical hazardous material/waste
review and audit has been performed.
(EC 1.20) |
