BEST PRACTICES

Even when not required by environmental regulations, the following best practices are recommended. For small and large quantity generators, inspections at less than 90 day storage areas are required weekly by state and federal hazardous waste regulations. For conditionally exempt small quantity generators and Satellite Accumulation Areas, the following best practices are recommended.

Inspections

Inspections should examine the waste storage area for:

• Spills
• Leaks
• Container damage
• Rust and corrosion
• Overflows
• Condition of secondary containment
• Operation of monitoring equipment
• Readiness of emergency response PPE and equipment
• Container or tank levels
• Container caps in place and sealed when material in not being added or transferred
• Incompatible materials stored near on another
• Signage is present and legible.

Inspections should be documented with specific findings, recommended corrective actions and assigned responsibilities and time frames for completion of corrective actions. Follow up inspections should include determination of implementation of corrective actions.