waste segregation
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Overview on importance of waste management and proper segregation of waste at the work placeTRANSCRIPT
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By
Dr. ANUGOM Emeka.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines solid waste as any
- Garbage or Refuse - Sludge from wastewater treatment
plant. -Water supply treatment plant -Air pollution control facility -Other discarded materials like: 1. Solid 2. Liquid 3. Semi-solid 4. Contained gaseous materials that result from industrial, commercial,
mining and agricultural operations, including community activities
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CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
1. SOLID WASTE:
Generated in industries, commercially and domestically like plastics, bottles, papers etc.
2. LIQUID WASTE:
Like chemicals, oils etc. 3
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CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO BIOACTIVITY PROPERTIES:
1. BIO-DEGRADABLE: This can be broken down to its
constituents by micro-organisms and other living organisms regardless of its composition e.g. food, paper etc.
2. NON BIO-DEGRADABLE : These are not able to be broken
down for many years, e.g. plastics, bottles, cans etc.
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CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACT:
1. HAZARDOUS: These are solids, liquids or gases that are
dangerous or potentially harmful to health or environment. They can be: Corrosive, Ignitable(Inflammable), Reactive, or Toxic.
Or listed by EPA under F-list (Nonspecific source waste), K-list (specific source waste)e.g. petroleum refining etc, P-list and U-list (Discarded commercial chemical products).
2. NON HAZARDOUS : These are those solid wastes that are not
listed or exhibit any of the characteristics attributed to hazardous wastes.
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Poorly segregated and managed waste can adversely affect the following:
1. Our Health 2. Our Climate 3. Our Socio-economic status 4. Our Environment, especially
the marine and coastal areas.
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A. BIOHAZARD/MEDICAL WASTE: PIC: The Medic 1. SHARPS CONTAINER: -Needles with syringes -Needles -Needles with attached tubing -Broken glass, microscope slides, pasteur or other
glass pipettes contaminated with blood and blood products.
-Blades (Razors, Scalpels, Lancets) LOCATION: Clinic; E-U Deck. DON’T dispose sharps in accommodation bins. USE designated receptacles. JANITORS: RETURN bins to Medic when ¾ full,
NEVER thrash with regular waste.
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2. BIOHAZARD CONTAINER: -Plastic syringes without needles -Intravenous tubing without needles -Any other item contaminated with blood and
blood products that DOESN’T go into a sharps container like - Soiled dressings, gauze or cotton wool
- Soiled bandages or band aid(plasters) LOCATION: Clinic. DON’T dispose in accommodation bins or regular
thrash bin. USE designated receptacles with proper red
biohazard bin lining. ALL: RETURN such items to the Medic for proper
disposal. Waste is labeled and logged, before transport to
certified vendor for proper disposal.
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B. OTHER TYPES OF WASTE:
PIC: Camp Boss Janitors(Housekeepers) Deck Crew and All Persons On Board
1. ACCOMODATION/OFFICES:
Ensure all waste generated are properly disposed in the designated receptacle, to aid proper waste management, at all times
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2. MESS HALL/KITCHEN: Ensure all waste are disposed in designated receptacle at
all times
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3. DECK/WORK AREAS: Ensure all waste are disposed in
designated receptacle at all times
DON’T take or dispose food
waste in work area.
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General Waste
Ensure that wastes placed here cannot be placed in a designated recycle container
DO NOT INCLUDE
Office Paper
Clean Cardboard
Toner Cartridges
Batteries
Plastic Water Bottles
Metal Cans
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Paper
Office Paper
Clean Cardboard
Envelopes
Newspaper
Food containers
Plastic bags
Paperclips
Contaminated boxes
Please remove staples
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Please ensure all residues are removed before placing here
Water Bottles
Plastic Film
Plastic Cups
Bubble Wrap
Metal Lids
No Food Contaminated Packaging
Plastic
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Food Waste
Peelings
Bones
Rinds
Spoons
Forks
Knives
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Please ensure all drinks / residues are removed before placing here
Aluminum Cans
Steel Cans
Rinsed Soup Tins
Batteries
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Cups
Metal
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Oily Waste
Ensure that wastes placed here are not placed in the recycle rag bin and are
double bagged.
Gloves
Filters
Soak up pads
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Electrical Waste
Please ensure no refrigeration units are placed in here
Computers
Printers
Circuit cards
Junction Boxes
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Empty paint cans Used oil filters Oiled PPE Broken fluorescent bulbs
If unsure what goes in here ask Senior Materials Coordinator and review
MSDS.
Leaking Batteries
Hazardous Waste
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Glass
Please ensure all residues are removed before placing here
Rinsed Bottles
Rinsed Jars
Bottle Lids
No Food Contaminated Packaging
Light Bulbs
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Please ensure no metals are in here
Pallets
Crates
Scaffold board scraps
Dunnage Please remove staples
Wood Waste
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RESPECT EVERYBODY’S JOB.
HELP DISPOSE WASTE PROPERLY TO AVOID UNPLEASANT INCIDENTS.
THANK YOU.
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