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Safe handling and storage of waste (Factors to be considered when handling…
Safe handling and storage of waste
Classification of waste
Hazardous waste - listed under the Hazardous waste regulations; typically chemical in nature
Non-hazardous waste - Not listed under Hazardous Waste Regulations; typically organic in nature
Clinical waste - Healthcare waste which could cause harm
Radioactive waste - Waste controlled by the environment Permitting Regulations
Inert waste - Any waste that does not dissolve, burn or chemically react
Factors to be considered when handling and storing waste prior to it being collected
Nature and properties of the waste
Separation of incompatible wastes to prevent mixing
Suitable container for type of waste
Waste marked and labelled
Safe means to transport to storage site
Waste kept on concrete ground
Minimise quantity to be stored
Security of waste (fencing, locked storage)
Liquid waste in double skinned containers
Provision of bund walls to prevent liquid escape
Suitable PPE for handling
Requirements for safe vehicle movement
Record keeping
Hierarchy of waste management
Prevention
- Using less material in design and manufacture, keeping products for longer
Preparing for re-use
- Checking, cleaning, repairing, refurbishing, whole items or spare parts
Recycling
- Turning waste into new substance or product
Other recovery
- Includes anaerobic digestion, incineration with energy recovery, gasification and pyrolysis which produce energy (fuels,heat and power) and materials from waste
Disposal
- Landfill and incineration without energy recovery
Basic requirements related to the safe handling & storage of waste
Basic environmental issues relating to safe handling and storage of waste (suitable PPE, separate storage of incompatible waste streams)