• Employee Training

General Training Requirements

o   Employees who handle hazardous waste in any capacity must be trained at a level equal to their duties. Training records must be kept for all employees. Through the SBCCD, Human Resources Department, Safety & Risk Management office maintains a database for all employee training records. Records may be reviewed by accessing the District Human Resources department at (909) 382-4040.

Hazardous Waste Generator Training

o   Hazardous Waste Generator training is required annually per (22 CCR §66265.16) and applies to anyone who handles, generates, packages, and/or labels hazardous waste. SBCCD conducts Hazardous Waste Generator training annually and the training is coordinated by the Vice President of Administrative Services and the District Environmental Health & Safety Administrator.

Universal Waste Training

o   Employees are required to be trained in proper universal waste management including handling, packaging, storing, and labeling the universal waste, as well as how to respond to releases (22 CCR §66273.36).

Spill Response Training 

o   Spill Response training is specified in the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan (on file with the VP for Administrative Services and the San Bernardino County Fire Marshall – Hazardous Waste Division) and in the CHC/SBVS Chemical Hygiene Plan. SBCCD provides spill response training annually for applicable personnel. Training can be requested for new employees or annual refreshers by contacting the SBVC Vice President of Administrative Services at (909) 384-8958, the CHC Vice President of Administrative Services at (909) 389-3210, or District Environmental Health & Safety at (909) 382-4070.

• Hazardous Waste Labels

Hazardous Waste labels must meet California requirements for labeling. All hazardous waste has a California waste number. Some hazardous wastes may not have an EPA waste number. Hazardous waste labels must be placed on the hazardous waste container upon the start of accumulation. Please contact ehs@sbccd.edu for labels.

• Emergency Spill Response

In the event of a chemical or hazardous materials spill, follow the steps below:

(1)      Provide any first aid (if necessary) to affected personnel. Liberally use eyewash station and/or safety shower to flush affected areas. Flush continuously for AT LEAST 15 minutes. Any exposure merits medical care and a large exposure to the body merits ambulatory service.

(2)  Notify the Dean, or the “administrator in charge,” of the spill. If a spill is larger than 1 liter or extremely hazardous, the Campus Police should be immediately notified. Injured employees shall refer to the district’s procedures for injured employees. Injured students shall be referred to the Student Health Services (909) 384-4495 for SBVC & the Health and Wellness Center (909) 389-3272 for CHC.

(3)     Evacuate students from the area.

(4)    If spilled materials exhibit flammability, eliminate ignition sources such as hot plates, Bunsen burners, etc.

(5)    Avoid all contact with spilled material. If necessary, use protective gloves, gown, goggles, and/or respirator.

(6)     Obtain supplies from Chemical Spill Clean-Up Kit.

(7)      Neutralize acids and bases.

(8)   Contain collected materials and label container with name of contents and as Hazardous Waste.

(9)    Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for special precautions or spill cleanup requirements.

(10)    To the best of your ability and without re-entering the building, assist District Police or District Staff in their attempt to determine that everyone has been evacuated safely.

(11)    DO NOT return to a building unless it has been declared safe to do so by the District Police or Administration.