PDFWAC 296-843-180
Drum and container handling.
Your responsibility:
To handle drums and containers in ways that minimize the hazard to employees.
You must meet the requirements ... | in this section: |
Handle drums and containers safely | WAC 296-843-18005 |
Handle drums and containers suspected of containing shock-sensitive (explosive) wastes safely | WAC 296-843-18010 |
Maintain worker safety in drum and container opening areas | WAC 296-843-18015 |
Ship and transport drums and containers safely | WAC 296-843-18020 |
IMPORTANT:
1. Containers or drums containing shock-sensitive (explosive) or potentially shock-sensitive wastes require special handling precautions.
2. Handle, transport, label, and dispose of drums and containers according to this chapter and other United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Washington department of labor and industries' DOSH, EPA, and Washington department of ecology regulations for:
a. Drums.
b. Containers.
c. Hazardous substances.
d. Contaminated soils.
e. Liquids, and other residues.