Hazardous Materials Management Program

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Using Ethers, Tetrahydrofuran, Cyclohexene or other peroxide forming compounds? Using Picric acid or other potentially explosive chemicals? Please see our recently updated factsheet on Storage and Handling of Peroxide Forming and Potentially Explosive Chemicals. Ensuring your laboratory is properly closed-out following chemical use Those moving must complete the Chemical Close-out Procedures for Departing Faculty/Staff. Use of WebCT for UH Manoa Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training Refresher training is now offered online via WebCT. Please see the Hazardous Waste Refresher Training Information Page for more information. The Importance of Proper Labeling Accurate waste container labeling is critical for the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste. Revision to the Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP) Manual The HMMP Manual was recently revised to clarify that EHSO will accept for disposal lead acid batteries used in research or in equipment, but the batteries must be removed from the equipment prior to submitting them to EHSO for disposal. In addition, the section on fluorescent light tubes was expanded to include specialty lamps such as UV lamps, Halogen lamps, and Atomic Absorption spectral lamps.