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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, 9.10)
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