Hazardous Waste
HIM/NRB tenants may request a hazardous waste pick-up or a delivery of hazardous waste supplies using one of the following two options:
Use the HIM/NRB Hazardous Waste Work Order Webpage;
OR Call 617-432-6184
Here is the information: https://client.eheinc.com/sites/HIMNRB/HWWorkorder/default.aspx
Username: EH&S
Password: HazWaste1
To ensure your hazardous waste container is picked up in a timely manner, please call or enter a request before noon on Wednesdays and Fridays since we collect hazardous waste containers on Mondays and Thursdays.
Here are some references regarding hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste for your use:
Chemical
Storage Guidelines
Hazard Designation for Chemical Waste
Chemical
Inventory Form
Chemical Waste
Satellite Accumulation Area Information
Waste Management Flow Chart
Satellite Accumulation Area
Training Presentation
SAA weekly inspection log 2008
Equipment Disposal
If you are disposing of equipment containing Freon,
please contact HIM/NRB EH&S Office at 617-432-2762 to scan the equipment
for hazardous chemicals and biological materials. Once approved by the
HIM/NRB EH&S Office for disposal, then contact the Facility Management
Company at 617-432-1901 to have the Freon removed from the equipment
before disposal.
Equipment Disposal Form
Biological Waste
Biohazardous waste in the HIM/NRB building is managed by
the Facility Operations Center and Harvard Custodial Department.
Please call the Facility Operations Center with any questions about
packaging or removal, 617-432-1901. NOTE: Biohazard waste boxes, red
bags, and sharp containers can be obtained by calling the Facility
Operations Center at 617-432-1901.
Liquid Biohazard Waste –
Blood and blood products
Solid Biohazard Waste – Animal
carcasses, biohazard agents
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Render recombinant DNA
non-infectious using a validated method (autoclave) and dispose of it in
a biohazard waste box.
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Label the biohazard
waste boxes “Animal Carcasses” in the Custom Label Box and check off
“Incineration Only” box on the side of the biohazard waste box.
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For human waste, check
the “Pathological” and “Incineration Only” boxes on the side of the
biohazard waste box.
Sharps
- Discarded
articles that may cause puncture wounds or cuts, including but not limited
to hypodermic needles and syringes, broken medical glassware, scalpel
blades, disposable razors, suture needles, and Pasteur pipettes.
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Discard medical
articles into a sharps container.
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Never fill a sharps
container over ¾ full.
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Once full, close the
container and place in a lined biohazardous waste box for disposal.
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Check the “Sharps” box
on the side of the biohazard waste box.
Biological Waste Boxes
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Put the box
together correctly to
ensure that the bottom does not fall out.
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Make sure the box has
TWO red bags!
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Do not fill over ¾
full.
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Do not fill over 55 pounds.
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Ensure no visible signs
of leaking or blood on the outer surface.
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Seal each bag
individually
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Place 2” wide tape over
the top of the box to seal
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Put name of PI, date,
building, and room # on the box
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Close when not in use
(for example: at end of day)
Recycling Information
Harvard Medical School has developed a web page outlining the recycling program for the Longwood Area.
For more information, go to:
www.greencampus.harvard.edu/lgci
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The HIM/NRB EH&S office provides the
following services:
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Management of the Biosafety program
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Laboratory safety inspections
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Inspections of facility safety equipment
including eyewashes, emergency showers, chemical spill kits, biosafety
cabinets and chemical fume hoods.
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Information resource for health, safety, and
environmental regulatory compliance questions.
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Oversees compliance with the MWRA Wastewater
discharge permit
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Industrial Hygiene services
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Develops and updates the Environmental Health
& Safety Manual policies and Chemical Hygiene Plan
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