Wash. Admin. Code § 296-843-180

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 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.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-843-180

Amended by WSR 18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-02-053, § 296-843-180, filed 1/5/04, effective 5/1/04.