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Waste Management Hazardous Waste. The topics of today. Rules and regulations Hazardous Waste Dangerous Goods Security advisement The work of SEKA Miljöteknik Laboratory waste Questions , comments , views and ideas. Askewed balance - Environmental changes. Organization. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Waste ManagementHazardous Waste
The topics of todayRules and regulationsHazardous WasteDangerous GoodsSecurity advisementThe work of SEKA MiljöteknikLaboratory wasteQuestions, comments, views
and ideas
Askewed balance-Environmental changes
Organization
MiljöbalkenThe Environmental Code
History of Miljöbalken1860 Water and sewage1967 Swedish Environmental
Protection Agency1969 Environmental Protection
Law1982 Law for Public health1987 Law for Natural Resources1992 Agenda 211999 Miljöbalken
Miljöbalken was instituted 1999 and replaced the 15 different laws within the area of environmental concerns.
The 5 cornerstones of Miljöbalken
1. Health and environment are to be protected
2. Areas of Natural and cultural significance are to be protected
3. Biodiversity must be preserved
4. Conservation of land and water must be achieved
5. Reuse and recycling should be encouraged
What is Hazardous Waste?Environmentally Hazardous-Alien to
nature, wide spread, long term effects
Hazardous Waste – A broader term of environmentally hazardous
Carcinogenic
ToxicCorrosive
Ecotoxic
InfectiousFlammable
Examples of Hazardous Waste
Mercury Solvents Waste oils Photo chemicals Pesticides Acids Caustics Ammonia Various Chemicals
Dangerous Goods
”All Waste that is Dangerous Goods is Hazardous Waste but all Hazardous Waste is
not Dangerous Goods”
Dangerous Goods
Substances or objects that due to their chemical or physical
properties can be harmful to humans, animals or the
environmentExamples: Gasoline, fireworks, paint
ADR-SThe
regulations of transport of Dangerous Goods
What laws regulate the transportation of
Dangerous Goods?
Regulations for transporting Dangerous Goods…
…includes loading and offloading and any storage and handling that has any connection to the transportation.
Danger pictograms
Dangerous Goods, sender
responsibility Ensure that Goods are
klassified and permitted for transport
Use appropriate and approved packaging
Ensure correct labelling
Ensure the paperwork for the transport
Dangerous Goods, transporter responsibility
Ensure that Goods are permitted for transport
Ensure that all documents are in order
Ensure proper labelling and packaging
Ensure that cargo and security measures are met.
Dangerous Goods, recipient responsibility
Ensure that goods correspond to documents.
Ensure that cleaning and security measures are met
Ensure that any vehicular labels are removed.
Security advisor Legislation since 1996 The purpose is to strenghten the
safety issues regarding the handling of Dangerous Goods.
Works to prevent incidents Report to The Swedish Civil
Contingencies Agency Implement routines Annual Report
Waste Management Specific substances Autoclaving Hospital Hazardous Waste Trash Waste portal
Safety Data Sheets KLARA
Substance information Properties Safety measures Accidents Waste disposal Miscellaneous
Hazardous Substances Picric AcidVery hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Corrosive to eyes and skin.Picric acid and bases form explosive salts.Ethyl etherStore in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed andsealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not store above 30°C (86°F). Hygroscopic;keep container tightly closed. Air Sensitive Sensitive to light. PhosphineFLAMMABLE GAS. POISONOUS PYROPHORIC. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.Dimethyl sulphateAccording to local regulations
Other Waste
RecyclingCombustible wasteHospital Hazardous WasteGMO
So, what happens to the waste?
Destruction Water Oils Solvents Chemicals Hospital Hazardous
Waste Conventional Waste
Treatment
Questions?