(SMMC
5.08.150(b) & 7.10.040) Provide Safe Storage,
Worker Training & Spill Cleanup Procedures
for Hazardous Materials
Store
necessary hazardous materials in a secure
and weatherproof location, such as a construction
trailer, or a steel cabinet with a strong
lock. Provide worker training in handling
procedures to HMIS (Hazardous Materials Information
System) and Occupational Health & Safety
(OSHA) standards, and issue hazardous products
only to trained, authorized persons. Collect
all residue materials and contaminated containers
in a well-marked, secure and weatherproof
location, and deliver them to an approved
hazardous material receiving facility.
Provide
spill-cleaning equipment, such as absorbent
materials, protective clothing and respirators,
and train construction workers in clean-up
procedures to prevent toxic waste from entering
soil and drains. Even the safest paints and
adhesives meeting “Zero VOC’s”
designation should not be washed down sanitary
or storm drains.
Repair
equipment fluid leaks immediately (e.g. fuel,
engine oil, gear oil, coolants, and hydraulic
fluid).
Cautions
- HMIS
and OSHA information and rules are designed
to protect workers. They may not adequately
protect the site from pollution. Training
is required for handling and safe disposal
to minimize pollutant release.
- Carefully
selecting safer procedures and materials
is the best prevention.
