Handling Hazardous Wastes Waste materials generated from laboratory and shop operations may be hazardous to both laboratory workers and to others who encounter the waste prior to its ultimate disposal.
Examples are waste that is radioactive, flammable, reactive, toxic, corrosive, infectious or sharp.
It is established OSU policy that hazardous wastes should be segregated and placed in appropriate waste containers. It is the responsibility of laboratory and shop personnel to direct their waste to the correct disposal method. The following guidelines should be followed in the handling and preparation for disposal of potentially dangerous materials so that others can handle them safely. Radioactive Waste Radioactive waste material must be properly labelled, placed in special radioactive waste containers, and disposed of through Radiation Safety. To prevent contamination, only laboratory workers and Radiation Safety personnel should handle these containers.