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Chemical Waste Management Program

Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) has developed a robust program for the management of chemical waste generated from university laboratories, support services and operations. The purpose of the program is to protect the safety of students, employees, and visitors, protect the environment and to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

The Chemical Waste Management Manual and associated guidance documents were developed by Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS) to establish a written plan to address how the University manages all chemical waste generated from Temple University (TU).

Radiological and biological waste are covered in the Radiation Safety Manual and the Biosafety Manual respectively, and are therefore not covered by this program.

Have a Chemical Waste Question? Call us at (215) 707-2520 (2-2520) or use the EHRS Contact Form.

 

Notice of EPA Updates to Hazardous Waste Regulations

 

Chemical Waste Management Manual

  • CHE008.02-SOP-Chemical Waste Determination

  • CHE015.01-SOP-Chemical Waste Disposal

  • Satellite Accumulation Area (AAA) Posting

 

Chemical Waste Pickup Request

Individuals may submit chemical waste disposal request to Environmental Health and Radiation Safety.

 

Methods for Managing Specific Chemical Waste

EHRS provides specific information and guidance on numerous chemical waste streams generated in various departments, operations, and disciplines throughout the University.

Laboratory Chemical Waste Management

Maintenance Related Chemical Waste Management

Office/Clerical Chemical Waste Management

Pharmaceutical Chemical Waste Management

Art-related Chemical Waste Management

Renovation, Construction, and Demolition Chemical Waste Management

  • Management of Regulated Construction Waste (Standard Operating Procedure RWM001.01)

Dental/Clinical Chemical Waste Management

Universal Waste

 

Resources

Chemical Waste Management Program

Chemical Waste Minimization & Pollution Prevention Program

Chemical Inventory

Manage your chemical inventory and access Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in ChemInventory.

  • Log into ChemInventory (EHRS approval required)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) describe the physical and health hazards of chemicals or chemical-containing products and can be accessed in ChemInventory.

  • Search for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (Temple University or Health System authentication required)

EHRS Publications Related to Chemical Safety

EHRS has a wide variety of programs and publications (fact sheets, forms, guides, manuals, etc.) available to assist you in working safely with chemicals in your work environment.

Compliance Regulations, Standards, & Guidelines

A listing of key applicable regulations, standards, and external guidelines available for review by the University community.

Training

EHRS offers a wide variety of training courses to increase your knowledge, improve your ability to recognize and mitigate risk, and help maintain a safe work environment.

 

 

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  • Recent Site Updates
  • Biological Safety
  • Chemical Safety
    • About Chemical Safety
    • Chemical Safety Programs
      • Chemical Hygiene Program
      • Chemical Security Program
      • Chemical Waste Management Program
      • Chemical Waste Minimization & Pollution Prevention Program (CWM&PPP)
      • Controlled Substances Program for Research (Non-Practitioners)
      • Hazard Communication Program
    • Resources
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Occupational Safety
  • Radiation Safety
  • Regulated Waste Management
  • Training
  • Handbook
  • Related Resources/EHRS Fact Sheets
  • Contact EHRS
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