FLUORESCENT BULB DISPOSAL PROCEDURE荧光灯泡的处理程序.doc

FLUORESCENT BULB DISPOSAL PROCEDURELamp ManagementWe handle fluorescent, high intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, metal halide, and other hazardous waste lamps in a way that prevents releases to the environment. We: s Contain any lamp in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of the lamps. Such containers and packages remain closed and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. s Immediately clean up and place in a container any lamp that is broken and place in a container any lamp that shows evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that could cause the release of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment. Containers are closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the lamps and lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage or spills. s Label or mark each lamp or container or package containing such lamps with the following phrase: Universal Waste-Lamp(s).Fluorescent lamps are regarded as Universal Waste unless the lamp is broken, and in that case the lamp is then considered Hazardous Waste due to the mercury in the lamp.PROCEDURE FOR INTACT LAMPS1. Spent bulbs are to remain intact.2. All lamps will come from central stores in their original case providing the packaging necessary for proper storage and disposal.3. Pack the long tubes in the original boxes placing a layer of cardboard between rows of bulbs to prevent breakage. 4. Mark the lamp with black permanent marker or tape to indicate that it is used. 5. All bulbs must be packaged in an original container. Do not damage packaging from the replacement bulb so the spent bulb can be placed in that package. Tape ends to secure the box. NO ADDITIONAL HOLES are to be made in the box.6. Gloves should be worn to avoid possible cuts from accidental breakage. 7. Boxes of used bulbs are to be stored in the designated areas of each building.8. Bulbs are picked up, alternating weeks between academic buildings and dormitories during dust mop exchange.9. When the first used lamp is placed in a box, a UNIVERSAL WASTE label fixed to that box and the date the first used bulb was put in the box on the label. Contents should be listed as Fluorescent bulbs.10. Lamps should be sorted by type, each type in a separate box. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT STYLES OF LAMPS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AT X 2508.PROCEDURE FOR BROKEN LAMPSBE CERTAIN TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE CHANGING LAMPS OR CLEANING UP BROKEN LAMPS.1. Wear lined Neoprene gloves. Dust mask is recommended as well. 2. Using a broom, sweep the broken lamp from the furthest reach of the break toward the center.3. Use a dustpan to place the broken glass and metal into a plastic pail. Do not allow the broken lamp to drop into the container, instead slide it down the side so not to create dust or additional breakage. Plastic 5-gallon pails will work adequately as long as they have a cover. 4. Cover the container and seal. Broken lamps are not to be exposed to the environment. 5. Pail must have a “Hazardous Waste” label on it.6. Wipe area with a damp disposable cloth and place into trash for disposal. This is to pick up any remaining glass in the area. DO NOT USE A DUSTMOP!7. Contact Environmental Health and Safety at X 2508 for a pick-up of broken lamps when the container is full. 8. If a large portion of the lamp is still intact, carefully wrap the broken end(s) in plastic and tape. Co