Nazarbayev University
EOSD
EOSD
Hazardous Waste Management
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Hazardous Waste Management Instruction
Identify the types of hazardous waste produced in your Unit/School and make sure you know how to properly work with, collect and store each type of hazardous waste. Some of the hazardous waste may be utilized in the lab and does not require storage and transportation to the waste storage for further processing. All personnel handling hazardous waste must have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and other relevant instructions and guidelines from the manufacturers.
Hazardous waste should be packaged in appropriate containers airtight to minimize the risk of spills, leaks, or other releases during transportation. All hazardous waste containers must be in good condition and any damage must be repaired before the waste is transported. Note that the containers must not be filled more than ¾ full. The Unit/School shall procure the necessary quantities and types of containers.
All containers must be properly labeled to clearly indicate its contents. To label the container, you need to get a sticker from the Environmental and Occupational Safety Department (hereinafter – EOSD), fill in legible handwriting, and stick it to the container. The label must contain the name of the Unit/School, the laboratory number, the name of the hazardous waste and its code according to the NU hazardous waste types , name of the employee, transferring hazardous waste, date and waste weight
All containers must be properly labeled to clearly indicate its contents. To label the container, you need to get a sticker from the Environmental and Occupational Safety Department (hereinafter – EOSD), fill in legible handwriting, and stick it to the container. The label must contain the name of the Unit/School, the laboratory number, the name of the hazardous waste and its code according to the NU hazardous waste types , name of the employee, transferring hazardous waste, date and waste weight
Hazardous waste must be stored in the appropriate container that is compatible with the waste material. Collection of the waste must be safe and conducted according to the types of waste material with clearly marked stickers and warning signs indicating the presence of hazardous waste
When transferring hazardous waste to Hazardous Waste Storage Facility room #125, block 7, it is important that the waste be transported safely and securely. Hazardous waste should be transported in a sealed container to a specially designated place organized by the types of the hazardous waste. Upon a transferral of the hazardous waste to the storage room, it is necessary to place the container in a specially designated place, according to the type and code of the hazardous waste
Upon the transfer of the hazardous waste to the storage room, the special EOSD form shall be filled out online by the person who conducted transportation
Hazardous waste is a discarded materials in any form (liquid, solid, sludge, gaseous) that exhibit the characteristics of hazardous wastes, and that must be managed to protect human health and the environment.
Waste management is an important part of the University's activity. According to the decision of the Managing Council, hazardous waste management is carried out in accordance with the laws of RK, and pursues such goals as:
1) reduction of the negative impact of waste on personnel and the
environment;
2) ensuring the compliance with the legislation of the Republic of
Kazakhstan during the waste management;
3) ensuring the full and reliable accounting of waste management and its volume.
Waste management is an important part of the University's activity. According to the decision of the Managing Council, hazardous waste management is carried out in accordance with the laws of RK, and pursues such goals as:
1) reduction of the negative impact of waste on personnel and the
environment;
2) ensuring the compliance with the legislation of the Republic of
Kazakhstan during the waste management;
3) ensuring the full and reliable accounting of waste management and its volume.
Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management are activities related to waste, including prevention and minimization of waste generation, accounting and control, waste accumulation, as well as collection, processing, recycling, disposal, neutralization, transportation, storage (warehousing) and disposal of waste.
Location
Hazardous Waste is collected in
Block 7, Room 125.
Contact the responsible EOSD staff for questions regarding this service.
+7 (7172) 70-62-19
+7 (7172) 70-63-64
Requirements for Removal
- All waste must be containerized and sealed tightly.
- Containers must be compatible and in good condition.
- All waste must be labeled appropriately.
- Labeled with the words "Hazardous Waste", including Name of the substance, product or any material.
- Department name and Block.
- Waste must be clearly marked & placed in storage room.
Hazardous waste passport
the document containing standardized description of the processes of waste generation at its place of origin, its quantitative and qualitative indicators, the rules for waste management, methods for controlling the waste, types of harmful effects of the environment and health of people, information on producers and other people who own it.
Passport content
The hazardous waste passport shall include the following mandatory sections:
1) name of hazardous waste and its code pursuant to the waste classifier;
2) waste generator details: individual identification number for a natural person and business identification number for a legal person and its location;
3) location of hazardous waste generating facility;
4) origin of waste: name of technological process, which resulted in waste generation or a process, which resulted in loss of consumer properties of goods (products) with name of original goods (products);
5) a list of the hazardous properties of the waste;
6) chemical composition of the waste and description of hazardous properties of its components;
7) recommended methods of waste management;
8) required precautions for waste management;
9) waste transportation and handling requirements;
10) prevention and elimination of natural and industrial emergencies and their consequences associated with hazardous waste, including during transportation and handling;
11) additional information (other information to be communicated by the waste generator).
ECOLOGICAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN dated January 2, 2021 No.400-VI LRK
1) name of hazardous waste and its code pursuant to the waste classifier;
2) waste generator details: individual identification number for a natural person and business identification number for a legal person and its location;
3) location of hazardous waste generating facility;
4) origin of waste: name of technological process, which resulted in waste generation or a process, which resulted in loss of consumer properties of goods (products) with name of original goods (products);
5) a list of the hazardous properties of the waste;
6) chemical composition of the waste and description of hazardous properties of its components;
7) recommended methods of waste management;
8) required precautions for waste management;
9) waste transportation and handling requirements;
10) prevention and elimination of natural and industrial emergencies and their consequences associated with hazardous waste, including during transportation and handling;
11) additional information (other information to be communicated by the waste generator).
ECOLOGICAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN dated January 2, 2021 No.400-VI LRK
Nazarbayev University's
Passports of Hazardous wastes
- Waste containing mercury (04 06 04*)
- Inorganic waste containing hazardous substances (16 03 03*)
- Organic waste containing hazardous substances (16 03 05*)
- Lead batteries (16 06 01*)
- Glass, plastics, wood containing or contaminated with hazardous substances (17 02 04*)
- The waste, the collection and disposal of which is subject to special requirements in order to prevent contamination (18 02 02*)
Contacts
Address
53 Kabanbay Batyr St., Astana
Block 1, Room 1177A
53 Kabanbay Batyr St., Astana
Block 1, Room 1177A
Tilda Publishing
Phone
8(7172)70-6219
8(7172)70-6364
8(7172)70-6219
8(7172)70-6364
Email
eosd@nu.edu.kz
hsetraining@nu.edu.kz
eosd@nu.edu.kz
hsetraining@nu.edu.kz
Office visits
8:30am-5:30pm
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:30pm
Monday-Friday
Tansholpan Yakhiyayeva – Senior Manager