WAC 296-843-180   Drum and container handling.  

     Your responsibility:

     To handle drums and containers in ways that minimize the hazard to employees.

     You must:

     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:

     • Containers or drums containing shock-sensitive (explosive) or potentially shock-sensitive wastes require special handling precautions.

     • Handle, transport, label, and dispose of drums and containers according to this chapter and other United States Department of Transportation (DOT), WISHA, EPA, and Washington department of ecology regulations for:

     – Drums.

     – Containers.

     – Hazardous substances.

     – Contaminated soils.

     – Liquids, and other residues.



[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.]