Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklist

Use the Hazardous Waste Inspection checklist to audit the storage and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

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Hazardous Waste Inspection

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Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklist

Use the Hazardous Waste Inspection checklist to audit the storage and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

1. Is the spill control procedure posted and emergency information entered?

2. Is the spill control kit readily available and in good condition?

3. Are personnel familiar with emergency procedures?

4. Is a method of communication readily available?

5. Is the fire alarm activation system readily available?

6. Is fire suppression equipment readily available?

7. Has the door to the storage area been posted with the appropriate warning placards?

8. Are all waste containers labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste” or “Non-RCRA Waste”?

9. Are waste containers labeled with a list of contents (in English) and an accumulation start date?

10. Are waste containers in good condition?

11. Do waste containers have secondary containment?

12. Are waste containers segregated by hazard class?

13. Are waste containers held < 90, < 180, or < 270 days as appropriate?

14. Are waste compressed gas cylinders secured?

15. Are waste containers inspected weekly and are results entered into the log?

16. Are inspection logs and related records retained for at least three (3) years?

17. Is personal protective equipment (PPE) available and worn?

18. If respiratory protection is provided, is a written program in place?

19. If respiratory protection is provided, do personnel have medical clearance?

20. If respiratory protection is provided, do personnel have annual fit testing and training?

21. Have personnel had HAZWOPER annual training and annual updates?

22. Have personnel been trained and certified to ship hazardous materials within the past three years?

23. Are training records available, current, and retained for at least three (3) years?

24. Are aisles clear, allowing waste containers to be viewed from all sides?

25. Is the Contingency Plan current, available, and distributed to emergency response agencies and hospitals?

26. Is the Hazardous Waste Reduction Plan current and available?

27. Is the Transportation Security Plan current and available?

28. Does the facility have placards available to be offered to any waste transporter?

29. Does the waste transporter have a Transportation Security plan in place?

30. Does the waste transporter have a current Tennessee transporter permit?

31. Is the facility secured to prevent unauthorized entry?

32. Is an emergency shower/eyewash station available and tested at appropriate time intervals?

33. Are manifest copies on file for all shipments, and files maintained for at least three years?

34. Are Land Ban forms on file for all shipments and files maintained for at least three years?

35. Are certificates of disposal on file for all shipments, and files maintained for at least three years?

36. Are empty containers legally empty (triple rinsed when appropriate), had labels defaced, and the container integrity been breached before disposal in the trash?

37. Is universal waste stored in appropriate containers and are the containers closed?

38. Is universal waste labeled appropriately (e.g., Universal Waste Batteries)?

39. Is uncontaminated, used oil labeled as “Used Oil” and stored properly?

40. Are universal waste and used oil records on file and retained for at least three years?