Hazardous Materials

There are various types of hazardous waste materials that individuals need to be aware of to properly handle and dispose.

Chemical Waste

Chemical materials such as lab chemicals, cleaning agents, paints, pesticides, industrial solvents, acids, and mercury.

Uncontrolled release of chemical materials, such as chemical spills, present a risk to human health and the environment. Take these steps if a chemical spill occurs.

1. Alert individuals around you to distance themselves from the spill immediately.
2. Use a spill kit to limit the spread of any chemical spill.
3. Set up a barrier using traffic cones or yellow tape to limit access.
4. Notify your supervisor and contact BYUH Safety and Risk Management at:
   
   1. Office: (808) 675-3281
   2. Safety and Risk Manager: (808) 780-8875
   3. After hours, BYUH Security: (808) 675-3503

IMPORTANT: For major chemical spills, evacuate the area immediately and call 911, BYUH Security, and BYUH Safety and Risk Management.

Universal Waste

Universal wastes are a specific subset of hazardous materials that are common but pose lower risks when handled properly.

This includes:

1. Batteries
2. Fluorescent Lamps
3. Items containing Mercury
4. Notify your supervisor and contact BYUH Safety and Risk Management at:
   
   1. Office: (808) 675-3281
   2. Safety and Risk Manager: (808) 675-3411
   3. After hours, BYUH Security: (808) 675-3503

Biohazardous and Medical Waste

Waste which includes or is contaminated by infectious substances, such as blood, body fluids, and other infectious fluids.

Training is provided on workday here.

Paint, Solvent, and Oil Waste

These substances should not be poured down the drains, outdoor storm drains, and in regular trash receptacles. Contact BYUH Safety and Risk Management for proper disposal.

1. Office: (808) 675-3281
2. Safety and Risk Manager: (808) 675-3411
3. After hours, BYUH Security: (808) 675-3503
   

Contact BYUH Safety and Risk Management for disposal of hazardous waste.