Waste Accumulation Practices. The time limits, maximum accumulation volumes, and management requirements depend on the type of area. Waste may accumulate in the Laboratory SAAs for up to nine months, as long as no more than 55 gallons of any one waste is collected, and the waste is generated by one lab or suite of connected labs. Accumulation time in central WAAs is limited to 90 days, though there is no volume limit, or restriction on the source of the waste. Training for Hazardous Waste Generators.
Training is the cornerstone of an effective hazardous waste management program.
For the Medical School, hazardous waste training is presented several times each year. No one can predict when and where the next laboratory accident resulting in an eye injury will occur. Few areas in a laboratory are totally free of eye hazards. The use of safety eyewear could effectively prevent an estimated 90 percent of eye injuries. Everyone working or visiting a laboratory should wear protective eyewear.