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SAFETY AND HEALTH ALERTS AND GUIDANCE
SAFE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN THE WASTE INDUSTRY New Information available outlines essential ways the dangerous goods waste industry can comply with legislation, improve waste management practices and reduce the safety risks associated with hazardous goods. The information is useful for any workplace that handles, stores or transports dangerous goods. Topics include: • • • • • • •
how dangerous goods waste is regulated identifying the waste knowing the quantity placarding and labelling segregating incompatibles decanting and transferring good housekeeping. Dangerous goods waste – safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in the waste industry – information sheet
DID YOU KNOW? If disposed lithium batteries are damaged, short circuited or overheated, they can catch fire or explode.
The 3S’s of lithium battery safety • Separate lithium batteries from other batteries and any flammable or combustible materials. • Secure battery terminals with tape or other insulating material to prevent short circuits. • Store batteries in fire resistant containers and in cool dry location away from sources of heat.
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