What is an SOP? Standard operating procedures on site
Reviewed by Julie Gunn, Head of Services, SALUS Safety
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Published by SALUSA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides instructions, education, and training in the identification, hazards, safe handling, and storage of hazardous materials. Workers are responsible for reading and understanding the SOP before handling hazardous wastes and following the guidelines, including the use of specified PPE and proper storage and handling procedures. [1] [1] [1] [1] [1]
SOPs for hazardous waste should include details such as the facility's waste identification system, hazardous characteristics, waste collection and sorting methods, safe storage practices (including separation of incompatible wastes), proper handling procedures (including PPE), spill containment and cleanup, on-site treatment methods, and emergency response and first aid measures. [2]
Regulatory compliance includes training workers on SOPs, required PPE, emergency procedures, and relevant regulations such as WHMIS and TDG, if applicable. Employers must ensure workers can identify hazardous waste, understand safety documentation, and apply their knowledge to protect themselves and others. [2] [2]
Sources used for this answer
[1] Hazardous Waste Management
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# What type of information should be included in a safe operating procedure? (cont.) ## What are the workers' responsibilities for handling hazardous waste? (cont.) - Before you handle hazardous wastes, your employer is required to provide instruction, education, and training in the identification system, hazards, safe handling, and storage. This information should be in the SOP for the particular waste that is being handled. If you have not received the necessary training, talk to your supervisor or employer. - Always get and read a copy of the SOP, especially if you are unsure of the procedures to follow. Ask your supervisor for help. - When instructed to use PPE, you must use it. Before you use any PPE, you must be trained on how to use it properly. - Only use containers that are specified in the SOP for the particular hazardous waste. - Before adding hazardous waste in a new container, always make sure the container is compatible and appropriate according to the SOP. You may be asked to label the container to identify the contents. The label may follow WHMIS or TDG requirements, if transportation is planned. Note, you must be trained in the TDG Regulations before you ship any TDG Regulated hazardous waste. - Only mix hazardous wastes that are approved by the SOP. If you are not sure, ask your supervisor or a competent person such as a chemist. - Containers of hazardous waste must only be opened in the designated locations that are specified in the SOP. Unless in active use, always seal or close hazardous waste containers. - Store containers according to the SOP. - Separate containers with incompatible hazardous wastes according to the SOP. - NEVER add any hazardous waste to a container whose contents are unknown and not labelled. Containers without labels and unknown content must be reported to your supervisor as soon as possible. - NEVER pour wastes down a sink or floor drain, or place into any regular solid refuse container, especially not any of t…
[2] Hazardous Waste Management
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# What type of information should be included in a safe operating procedure? The safe operating procedure (SOP) should be prepared by a competent person or team with chemical background, and who are knowledgeable about the jurisdiction's occupational and environmental legislation. The SOP for hazardous waste should include information on: - the facility's waste identification system: how to identify the type of hazardous waste and type of ingredients that are present in the waste - the waste's hazardous characteristics (e.g., toxicity, fire, explosion, or reactivity), - how hazardous wastes are: - collected, - sorted, and - which wastes can be mixed together in the same containment method - how to store the waste safely (e.g., separation of incompatible waste containers, placing containers in a secondary containment) - how to handle the hazardous waste safely (e.g., type of personal protective equipment (PPE) to use, special handling practices such as bonding and grounding for ignitable or flammable wastes) - how to contain and clean up spills - which wastes will be treated on site (if any) and the treatment method - which wastes will be sent out to a commercial waste management facility - firefighting information - emergency response - first aid measures The information in the SOP should be sufficient so that workers are able to identify the hazardous waste, understand the information in the SOP or other safety related documentation, and can apply the knowledge on the job to protect themselves (i.e., what personal protective equipment to wear) and others. ## What are the workers' responsibilities for handling hazardous waste? Before workers handle hazardous wastes, employers must make sure they are trained in: - the safe operating procedures (SOPs) that are related to the worker's tasks and responsibilities. - any required personal protective equipment (PPE) needed, and its use and maintenance - emergency procedures - spill procedures - W…
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