Laboratory Waste Management Checklist Template

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This Template was installed 4 times.

Chemical Waste Segregation

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Ensuring proper separation of different chemical waste streams.

Waste Type Identification

Volume of Waste (Liters)

Date of Waste Generation

Description of Chemical Waste

Container Type

Hazard Characteristics

Sharps Waste Management

2 of 11

Safe handling, storage, and disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps.

Number of Sharps Containers Used This Period

Date of Last Sharps Container Replacement

Container Fill Level (Estimate)

Description of Any Sharps-Related Incidents (Near Misses, Punctures)

Container Secured Properly?

Signature confirming inspection

Biological Waste Handling

3 of 11

Managing infectious and potentially hazardous biological materials.

Waste Type (e.g., Cultures, Pathological, Sharps)

Detailed Description of Waste

Estimated Waste Volume (liters/gallons)

Date of Waste Generation

Time of Waste Generation

Container Type (e.g., Red Bag, Biohazard Container)

Any unusual observations or concerns?

Radioactive Waste Disposal

4 of 11

Compliance with regulations for radioactive waste management.

Isotope Identification Number

Waste Type (e.g., Solid, Liquid)

Waste Generation Date

Estimated Activity (Bq or Ci)

Container Type

Description of Waste and Potential Hazards

Disposal Method

Projected Disposal Date

Solvent Waste Management

5 of 11

Proper collection, storage, and disposal of laboratory solvents.

Solvent Container Volume (Liters)

Solvent Type (e.g., Acetone, Ethanol)

If 'Other' solvent type, please specify:

Date Solvent Added to Container

pH of Solvent Waste (if applicable)

Any unusual characteristics or observations regarding the solvent waste?

Container Condition (e.g., Good, Damaged)

Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Mercury)

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Managing batteries, mercury-containing devices, and other universal wastes.

Battery Type(s) Handled

Estimated Number of Batteries Collected Monthly

Mercury-Containing Device Type(s) Handled

Description of Storage Procedures for Universal Waste

Date of Last Universal Waste Container Inspection

Are Segregation Protocols Followed?

Upload of Waste Manifests (if applicable)

Waste Labeling and Documentation

7 of 11

Accurate labeling of waste containers and maintaining records.

Waste Container Identification Number

Detailed Waste Description (Chemical Name, Hazard Class)

Waste Type (e.g., Aqueous, Solid, Organic)

Date Waste Generated

Estimated Waste Volume (in Liters/Gallons)

Hazardous Waste Characteristics (Check all that apply)

Attach Waste Manifest (if required)

Storage Area Security & Maintenance

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Ensuring the waste storage area is secure, clean, and properly maintained.

Temperature of Storage Area (°C)

Ventilation System Status

Lighting Adequacy

Last Cleaning Date

Notes on Storage Area Condition

Security Measures in Place

Employee Training & Awareness

9 of 11

Verifying staff receive adequate training on waste management procedures.

Number of Employees Trained

Date of Last Training Session

Brief Description of Training Content

Training Method (e.g., In-Person, Online)

Training Topics Covered (Select all that apply)

Upload Training Records (e.g., attendance sheets, certificates)

Emergency Procedures & Spill Response

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Reviewing protocols for handling spills and other waste-related emergencies.

Spill Response Plan Summary

Primary Contact Person (Spill Response)

Secondary Contact Person (Spill Response)

Quantity of Spill Kit Materials (Absorbent)

Date of Last Spill Drill

Estimated Time to Contain a Typical Spill

Description of Training Provided on Spill Response Procedures

Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping

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Maintaining adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and maintaining records.

Last Regulatory Compliance Review Date

Permit Number (if applicable)

Applicable Regulations (Select all that apply)

Specific Regulatory Details or Notes

Copies of Permits or Licenses

Date of Last Waste Manifest Review

Number of Active Waste Manifests

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