Environmental Health & Safety in the Arts: a Guide for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Artisans
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Prepared for: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Prepared by: print making Pratt Institute Technical Assistance by: ENSR Corporation photography metal working drawing painting working wood ceramics jewelry making jewelry calligraphy printing Environmental Health & Safety in the Arts: A Guide for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Artisans Proper Management of Waste and Residuals from Art Studios and Shop Practices This information set forth herein is being furnished free of charge and is based on public domain information that is believed to be reliable. The preparer makes no warranty as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. This guidance does not constitute rulemaking by EPA and may not be relied on to create a substantive or procedural right or benefit enforceable by any person. EPA may take action at variance with this guidance and its internal procedures. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...................................................................................... iv SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Proper Waste Management and Disposal .......................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Art Instructors’ Obligations............................................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Document Organization..................................................................................................................... 1-2 SECTION 2.0 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT BASICS..................................................... 2-1 2.1 The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ................................................................................. 2-1 2.2 RCRA’s Hazardous Waste Program.................................................................................................. 2-1 2.3 Material Knowledge/Material Safety Data Sheets............................................................................. 2-2 2.4 Hazardous Waste Identification/How to Determine What Constitutes Hazardous Waste................. 2-2 2.5 Universal Waste................................................................................................................................. 2-5 SECTION 3.0 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS/ ENSURING TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................ 3-1 3.1 Hazardous Waste Generators............................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.1 Generator Categories .................................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 Definition of a site (facility) ....................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.3 Counting Monthly Waste Generation.........................................................................................3-2 3.1.4 Haz. Waste Identification Number ............................................................................................. 3-2 3.1.5 Meeting the requirements ........................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Basic Requirements for CESQGs...................................................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Hazardous Waste Storage and Labeling ............................................................................................ 3-2 3.3.1 Storage Areas and Accumulation Areas ..................................................................................... 3-3 3.4 Emergency Preparedness and Prevention.......................................................................................... 3-4 3.4.1 Contingency Plan – Spills, Releases........................................................................................... 3-5 3.4.2 Emergency Response – Incident Command ............................................................................... 3-5 3.4.3 Transport and Disposal............................................................................................................... 3-6 3.4.4 Inspection and Record Keeping.................................................................................................. 3-6 3.4.5 Training ...................................................................................................................................... 3-6 3.5 Off-Site Shipping Requirements........................................................................................................ 3-6 SECTION 4.0 EXPANDING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM ........................................ 4-1 4.1 Know the Materials You Use and Store ............................................................................................ 4-2 4.2 The Community’s Right to Know and the Workers’ Right to Know ................................................ 4-2 4.2.1 Your Community’s Right to Know and Emergency Planning ................................................... 4-2 4.2.2 The Workers’ Right to Know ..................................................................................................... 4-3 4.3 Minimizing Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 4-4 SECTION 5.0 SOURCES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WASTE IN ART STUDIOS.......... 5-1 5.1 Painting and Solvents Use ................................................................................................................. 5-2 5.1.1 Major Dangers............................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.2 Less Obvious Dangers................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.3 Safety Suggestions...................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.4 Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 5-3 5.2 Ceramics............................................................................................................................................ 5-4 5.2.1 Major Dangers............................................................................................................................ 5-4 5.2.2 Less Obvious Dangers................................................................................................................ 5-4 5.2.3 Safety Suggestions..................................................................................................................... 5-6 5.2.4 Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 5-6 i 5.3 Jewelry Making and Small Metals .................................................................................................... 5-7 5.3.1 Major Dangers............................................................................................................................ 5-7 5.3.2 Safety Suggestions...................................................................................................................... 5-8 5.3.3 Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 5-8 5.3.4 Recommended Alternative Materials .........................................................................................5-8 5.4 Photography....................................................................................................................................... 5-8 5.4.1 Major Dangers............................................................................................................................ 5-8 5.4.2 Less Obvious Dangers................................................................................................................ 5-9 5.4.3 Developing Process Awareness.................................................................................................. 5-9 5.4.4 Safety Suggestions.................................................................................................................... 5-11 5.4.5 Disposal...................................................................................................................................