The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 40 CFR 260-268 and protect faculty, staff, students and visitors from harmful exposure to hazardous waste.

This policy applies to all areas using hazardous materials, including those on the regional campuses.

Hazardous waste shall be disposed of according to Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements. In addition, faculty, staff, students, and visitors shall be protected from any harmful exposure to hazardous waste. No employee shall engage in or be required to perform any task involving hazardous waste unless they have been properly trained.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Hazardous Materials Management Program.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P. O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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