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INTRODUCTION TO Waste Handling

HAZARDOUS
WASTE EAP414/2 – Industrial Waste
MANAGEMENT Management
(SEM 2 – 2022/2023)

Dr. Nik Azimatolakma Binti Awang

2023

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What is Hazardous HANDLING,

STORAGE, AND
Waste Management?
COLLECTION AT SITE
What is the different between Solid Waste
Management, Industrial Waste Management and ➢ Handling at site
Hazardous Waste Management?
➢ Protection equipment
Characteristic of Hazardous Waste?
➢ Safety procedure
Respective Legislation and Regulations?
➢ Storage: containers type, labelling, separation
Responsible parties? of waste, procedure on the standard s for
storage, management aspects
➢ Collection: type of vehicles, public safety,
distribution method

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METHODS FOR PROPER WASTE HANDLING

1. PACKAGING: Regulations 9
➢ HANDLING AT SITE 2. LABELLING: Regulation 10
3. STORAGE: Regulations 9
4. COLLECTION: Regulations 12 & 13
5. TREATMENT: Regulation 5 & 6

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JOB PROSPECT IN WASTE

At the end of this topic, students should be able to; HANDLING?
❑ Select appropriate containers for SW
storage.
❑ Identified incompatible SW group.
❑ Labelling of containers based on different Certified Environmental Profesional In Scheduled
types of SW. Waste Management (CePSWaM)

CePSWam: The competent person that will ensure

the scheduled waste in premise/facility is managed
properly in accordance with the legal requirements

OUTCOMES http://www.doe.gov.my/eimasv2/course-on-certified-environmental-profesional-in-
scheduled-waste-management-cepswam/

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1. Understanding Waste Handling 2. Guidelines for Waste Handling

1. What is the title for the legal guidelines for 1. Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes)
waste handling? Regulations 2005

2. Who should be responsible for waste 2. Guidelines for Packaging, Labelling and
handling? Storage of Scheduled Wastes in Malaysia.

3. Where and when waste handling take 3. Guidelines for the Application of Special
places? Management of Scheduled Waste.

4. Why waste handling is important? 4. MS 2304:2010 – Practice for Managing

Scheduled Wastes Containers.
5. What you understand about waste handling?
5. Guidelines for Non-Rigid Scheduled Waste
Kami Memimpin We Lead Containers: Packaging and Labelling Kami Memimpin We Lead
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Responsible
of Waste
3. Who will be Responsible? Generator

Regulation 8:

▪ Ensured the generated

waste are properly stored,
treated-on site,
recovered-on site for
material, and delivered at
prescribed premises
Waste (Waste Handler).
▪ Ensured scheduled waste
Handler that are subjected to
movement or transfer is
packaged, labelled and
REGULATION transported in
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accordance with the
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prescribed guideline.
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Responsible Responsible
of Waste of Waste
Generator Generator
Regulation 8 Regulation 8

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Regulations 9

Transport 4. Packaging @ selection of container

Registered WASTE
HANDLER
Official Portal of Department of
Environment: Ministry of Energy,
Science, Technology, Environment & Climate
Change:
https://www.doe.gov.my/portalv1/en/
Industries
1. Scheduled waste shall be stored in containers which
are compatible with the scheduled wastes to be stored,
Treat & durable and which are able to prevent spillage or
Disposed leakage of the scheduled waste into the environment.
2. An appropriate container should be selected according to the
characteristics of the scheduled wastes. The characteristic of
scheduled wastes shall be compatible with the type of material
Electronic Schedule Waste used for the container to prevent any reaction which will
Information System (eSWIS) deteriorate the container.
website:
3. In normal practice, scheduled wastes are stored in the
https://eswis.doe.gov.my/login.as
px
following containers:
❑ Bunghole drum (steel/plastic)
❑ Open top drum (steel/plastic) with cover and clamp
❑ Intermediate bulk container;
❑ Corrugated box /carton box;
Facility List ❑ Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs)/Jumbo Bags / Bulk
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8. Suggested packaging according to waste types

4. The quantity of the wastes should be taken into and characteristics are as follows: (Refer to
consideration to estimate the appropriate size and Guidelines for Packaging, Labelling and Storage
strength of container to avoid over spilling or
container breakage. of Scheduled Wastes in Malaysia) Third
SHECDULED
(Page 12 -14)
5. The container used should be in good condition 9. Example from PPKA LAB ;p
(free from any damage such as tear or hole).
6. Assigning specific containers for specific wastes
will allow the containers to be reused without
further washing/cleaning.
7. Containers containing residues of chemicals or
scheduled wastes which are not compatible to the
waste to be stored should be properly rinsed prior
to usage. The solution generated from the rinsing
activity should be contained and characterized
prior to treatment or disposal at sites approved by
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10.Example of waste preferred packaging;

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11.Incompatible scheduled wastes shall be 14.Potential consequences:

placed/filled/packed in separate containers.
12.Incompatible scheduled wastes when mixed
will produce hazardous situations.
13.The indication of some of the hazards that can
be expected if mixing of incompatible wastes
took place is as shown in Fourth Schedule,
Regulation 2 of the Environmental Quality
(Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005.
FOURTH
SHECDULED
(Page 28-30)
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❑ Heat generation, violent reaction
❑ Release of toxic substances in case of fire or explosion
❑ Fire or explosion, generation of flammable hydrogen gas
❑ Fire, explosion or heat generation, generation of flammable
toxic gases
❑ Etc. ;p
15.Since the waste generated from a process
may exhibit some similar hazardous APPENDIX 3
characteristics of the raw materials or (Page 29)
chemicals or substances used, the
Compatibility Chart for Chemical Mixtures
can be used to indicate the hazards that can
arise from mixing of incompatible chemical
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APPENDIX 1
(Page 8)

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1. SECONDARY Regulations 10
CONTAINMENT AREA –
LIQUID TIGHT BARRIER 5. Labelling of Containers
1. For identification and warning purposes,
containers of scheduled wastes shall be
clearly labelled in accordance with the Third
Schedule of the Environmental Quality
Group Group Group (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 and
1-A 1-B 3-A marked with the scheduled wastes code as
specified in the First Schedule of the
Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes)
Regulations 2005.
2. No person is allowed to alter the markings and
labels mentioned. Third
SHECDULED
(Page 25 -28)

3. Nearest 3. Example of the characteristics labels from

2. Lid 4. Contained
closed
location for Kami Memimpin We Lead
spillage asap
Guidelines for Packaging, Labelling and
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3. Example of waste characteristic labels;
6. The labels shall be divided into halves, the
upper half of the label shall be reserved for the
pictorial symbol (characteristic label) and the
lower half for text printed in block capitals
containing information as listed in paragraph
6.3.7.
7. The text shall be printed in black on all labels
except when the background of the label is
black, red or blue, the text shall be in white.

4. The colors used on the labels 1 to 11 shall be in 8. The labels may be of the following types:
accordance with British Standard BS 381 C ❑ stick on
❑ French Blue ❑ metal plates
❑ Canary Yellow
❑ stencilled on the container
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❑ Light orange 29 ❑ printed on the container 30

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9. Paragraph 6.3.7: Information to be included in 12.Example of label for the scheduled wastes
the label for scheduled wastes containers: containers.
❑ The date when the scheduled wastes are first generated.
❑ The name, address and telephone number of the
scheduled waste generator. No person is allowed to alter
the identification number and the labels and markings.

10.All labels should be able to withstand open

weather exposure without a substantial
reduction in effectiveness.
11.Label should be placed on a background of
contrasting colour.
12.In the case of waste capable of causing two or
more hazards, all the hazards must be clearly
identified and the waste shall be labelled
accordingly. Kami Memimpin We Lead Kami Memimpin We Lead
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Example of label for the scheduled

wastes containers

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Now, Did you manage to

❑ Select appropriate containers for SW

storage?
❑ Identified incompatible SW group?
❑ Label containers based on different types of
SW?

REVISION ON
WASTE HANDLING
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1. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

1. Known as OSHA
2. What is OSHA? →
http://www.lawyerment.com.my/library/doc/empl/os
➢ SAFETY PROCEDURE & ha/
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 3. NIOSH or National Institute of Occupational
Safety Health provide training programme
4. NIOSH website: http://www.niosh.com.my/

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2. Department of Occupational Safety and Credit Image: Muhammad Tasyrif Ahmad Anuar, DOSH
Selangor
Health

1. Known as DOSH
2. OSHA is enforced by the DOSH, a
government department under the Ministry
of Human Resources Malaysia.
3. Responsibility of DOSH

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3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

5. Levels of PPE, Types of Protection,
1. PPE, is designed to provide protection from serious
Elements of a PPE Management Program,
injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, Limitations of PPE, Medical Management →
radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other
hazards. https://chemm.hhs.gov/ppe.htm
2. Careful selection and use of adequate PPE should protect 6. A Selection Guide: PPE for Hazardous
individuals involved in chemical emergencies from
hazards effecting the respiratory system, skin, eyes, face, Materials Incident by NIOSH U.S, October
hands, feet, head, body, and hearing.
1984
3. No single combination of protective equipment and
clothing is capable of protecting against all hazards.
4. PPE should be used in conjunction with other protective
methods, including exposure control procedures and
equipment.
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4. Spill or accidental discharge

Regulation 14:
1. Contractor responsible for the waste shall
immediately inform the Director General of the
occurrence.
2. The contractor shall do everythingg that is
practicable to contain, cleanse or abate the spill or
accidental discharge and to recover substances
involved in the spill or accidental discharge
3. The waste generator shall provide technical
expertise and supporting assistance in any clean-
up operation referred to in sub-regulation (2)
4. The contractor shall undertake studies to
determine the impact of the spillage or accidental
discharge in the environment over a period of time
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https://www.ehstoday.com/emergency-management/article/21916524/spills-clean-them-up-or-
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https://www.hazardouswasteexperts.com/10-quick-chemical-spill-tips/ call-in-the-hazmat-team

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At the end of this topic, students should be able to;

❑ Understand legal requirement for appropriate SW

storage.
❑ Design storage area and how to Manage SW.
❑ Identified safety precautions during SW handling

➢ STORAGE

OUTCOMES

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Regulations 9
APPENDIX 3

1. Legal Requirements (Page 17 & 18)

4. Any person may store scheduled waste

1. Incompatible scheduled wastes shall be stored in
separate containers, and such containers shall be
placed in separate secondary containment area.
Secondary containment area is a liquid-tight
barrier that will contain hazardous materials that
are released from a container.
2. Containers containing scheduled wastes should
always be closed at all time except when it is
necessary to add or remove the scheduled
wastes.
3. Area for the storage of the containers shall be
designed, constructed and maintained adequately
in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by
the Director General to prevent spillage or
leakage of scheduled wastes into the
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generated by him for 180 days afters its
generation provides that:
a) The quantity of scheduled waste accumulated
on the site shall not exceed 20 metric tonnes,
and
b) The Director General may at any time, direct the
waste generator to send any scheduled wastes
for treatment, disposal or recovery or material or
product from the scheduled waste up to such
quantity as he deems necessary.
1. .
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5. A waste generator may apply to the Director
General in writing to store more than 20 metric
tonnes of scheduled wastes. If the Director
General is satisfied with the application made,
the Director General may grant a written
approval either with or without conditions.
6. Application for storing of scheduled wastes for
more than 20 metric ton as stipulated under
Regulation 9(6) of Environmental Quality
(Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 should
be submitted directly to the respective
Department of Environment’s state office, by
using prescribed form.
2. Site selection for storage MS 2304
(Page 11)
1. On-site storageSelection criteria for storage
area at On-site storage:
❑ A proper designated area in the waste generator
premises, away from the manufacturing/processing
area and area of employees activities.
❑ Storage area should be located away from sources
of heat or fire.
❑ The designated area should not be located at areas
that has the potential to be flooded or close to the
edge of hill or slopes.

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2. Selection criteria for storage area at Off-site storage facility: 3. Design Criteria for storage
❑ The construction of an off-site storage facility is a
prescribed activity under Activity 18(a)(v) of the
Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) 1. The storage area should be designed to
(Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 1987. Section provide adequate space to store all scheduled
34A, Environmental Quality Act 1974 requires an EIA wastes generated or managed by the premise.
report to be submitted for approval by the Director General The design capacity should consider the
before carrying out such activity. following:
❑ The operation of the off-site storage facility will require a ❑ Providing 25% extra storage capacity of the actual
written permission under Section 19 of the Environmental maximum amount of waste generated
Quality Act 1974 and licence under Section 18 of the same ❑ Storage duration for not more than 180 days or as
Act. prescribed by the Department of Environment
❑ Comply with requirement specified in the Guidelines for the
Siting and Zoning of Industrial and Residential Areas,
2. The entire storage area must be fenced-in and
published by the Department of Environment. regarded as restricted area. Adequate signage
❑ The facility should be within an industrial area.
should be put up clearly and visible with the
❑ The designated facility should not be located in a flood
word “DANGER” and “SCHEDULED WASTES
prone area.
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4. Storage area layout for placement of containers

3. Details for Storage area layout for placement of containers;

❑ 1 - The entire storage area must be fenced-in.
❑ 2 - The storage place is sheltered or roofed or covered with
suitable covering material and equipped with ventilation
system for volatile wastes. The floor of the storage is covered
with concrete or any suitable lining material, free of cracks and
gaps.
❑ 3 - Entrance / emergency exit
❑ 4 - Separate compartments for different groups of incompatible
wastes
❑ 5 - The storage area is surrounded by a concrete dyke or other
equivalent structure to contain any spillage.
❑ 6 - A jumbo bag containing scheduled wastes is placed on a
pallet. The pallet is placed in rows by two pallets wide.
❑ 7 - 4 drums containing scheduled wastes is placed on a pallet.
The pallet is placed in rows by two pallets wide.
❑ 8 - Containers should be stored with an ample aisle space
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4. Management of Containers 3. Filling of wastes into containers should be as

containing SW nearest as possible to the point of waste
generation.
1. Incompatible scheduled wastes shall be stored 4. If a container is in poor condition or leaking, the
in separate containers, and such containers spillage should be contained immediately and
shall be placed in separate secondary prevented from spreading. The scheduled wastes
containment area. Secondary containment should be immediately transferred to a new or a
area is a liquid-tight barrier that will contain good condition container.
hazardous materials that are released from a 5. If solvents and other liquid wastes received in bulk
container. are to be stored at the storage site, an adequate
number of storage tanks with an appropriate
2. Containers containing scheduled wastes piping and pumping system should be installed.
should always be closed at all time except Fire prevention procedures and regulations must
when it is necessary to add or remove the be observed.
APPENDIX 3
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6. Special tanks for spent oil and lubricants should be provided, and
designed to allow for settling and discharge of water and sludge.

7. Containers containing scheduled wastes should be placed on

pallet and should be stored as follows:
❑ A maximum of 4 drums or 1 bag per standard pallet
❑ Stacking of pallet without crate storage should not more than 2 tiers.
The stacking with crate storage should not be more than 3 tiers.
❑ In rows two pallets wide.
❑ Drums should be stored vertically and not horizontally for stability.
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8. Suitable equipment such as forklift should be used to move

the containers. Containers should not be pushed, rolled or 12. Containers to be transported to other prescribed
dragged. premises for recovery or disposal shall be:

9. Containers should be stored with an ample aisle space ❑Robust and capable to withstand
between groups of containers to allow for: transportation by lorry.
❑ The free movement of the forklift and other equipment and ❑ All drums or bags must be fastened securely on a
machinery
good conditioned pallet.
❑ Emergency fire fighting purpose
❑ The drums shall secured by appropriate plastic
❑ Emergency escape route
wrapping and/or plastic/steel tape or band as shown
❑ Ease of inspection of containers for leaks or spillages in Figure 7.
10. Reactive wastes should be kept away from any moisture.
11. Smoking should be prohibited in scheduled wastes storage
area and non-smoking signage should be put up at the
7.12
storage area. (Page 20)
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13. Inventory record for each scheduled wastes should be

maintained to indicate the date, type and quantity of
wastes brought into or removed from the storage site.
A copy of the inventory record should also be made
available at the storage area for a period up to 3 years
from the date the SW was generated.
14. Shall submit the inventory of scheduled wastes
received, stored, treated, recovered, destroyed and
disposed of within 14 days after the end of every
period of 3 months.
FIFTH
SHECDULED
Regulation 11
(Page 31 - 32)

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Fifth Schedule:
SEVENTH
Inventory of SHECDULED
(Page 36-37)
Schedules Waste
14. The waste generator should provide information
(waste card) for each type of scheduled wastes and
should be made aware to all relevant employees and
parties. REGULATION
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(Page 8)
15. All employees involved in the identification, handling,
labelling, transportation, storage and emergency
response team on the spillage or leakage of
scheduled waste should also be trained on the proper
management of scheduled wastes as stipulated under
Regulation 15 of the Environmental Quality
(Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005.
16. All wastes handlers should be provided with suitable
personal protection equipment (PPE) in carrying out
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Second Schedule: Notification of Schedules Waste

17. Emergency procedures should be established and

documented in a manual made available to relevant
employees. A copy of the emergency procedures
should also be made available at the storage area.
18. Every waste generator shall within 30 days from the
date of generation of SW, notify the Director General
of the new categories and quantities of SW which are
generated. Regulations 3

19. The notification given under subregulation (1) shall

include the information provided in the Second
Schedule

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*Last page of
Notification of SW APPENDIX 5
(Page 32)
5. Storage Area Inspection
1. Inspection of the stored containers shall be carried out
on weekly basis to avoid any mishap, and be kept in a
log book for reference.
2. Waste generators and handlers shall prepare a
standard inspection checklist for the purpose of regular
inspection, an example of which is as shown in
Appendix 5.
3. Inspection checklist shall be kept and updated from
time to time.
4. Upon inspection, immediate action shall be taken if
any problem is detected.
5. The waste generators shall prepare an accurate and
up-to-date inventory of scheduled wastes as stipulated
under Regulation 11 of the Environmental Quality
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Appendix 5:
Inspection Checklist

Appendix not
include in EQ

➢ COLLECTION

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Waste Generator Contractor Recovery Plant

Part I Part II Part III

1. Collection and Transportation (1)

Complete part I of
All 6 copies
immediately (2) Copy 3,4,5,6
all 6 copies within 10 days
Complete part II of
all 6 copies
1. Environmental Quality Scheduled Waste SEVENTH
SHECDULED (3)
Regulation 2005. (Page 36-37)
Retain Copy 1
Copy 1 & 2
immediately
(4)
Complete part III of
all 4 copies
2. Transportation of SW to Prescribed Premises: (5)
(6) Copy 3
Regulation 12 (page 7), Seventh Scheduled, Retain Copy 5
Retain Copy 3
within 20
Retain Copy 4

CONSIGMENT NOTE; Information to be days

Copy 2 within 30 days

provided by waste generator, contractor and Copy 5 within 20 days

Copy 6 within 30 days

If fail to receive
occupier of prescribed premises. from recovery
premise within 30
3. Regulation 13 (page 8), Sixth Scheduled days Sixth Schedule:
(page 32-37), WASTE CARD: Scheduled Consignment Note
waste transported outside waste generator’s (7)
-Notify DOE
premises to be accompanied by information. -Investigate & Report Result
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6. Application For Written Permission Under

Section 19 (Environment Qualty Act, 1974) for
Setting Up Transportation Vehicle as
Prescribed Conveyance
❑ FORM AS 11 (A)
❑ Example of information required: Type of vehicle,
Seventh Schedule: information of driver, proposed labels, list of
Waste Card equipment provided on the transportation vehicle to
be used during spillage or accidental discharge, and
etc
7. Prescribed conveyance: SW transport route.
Operation hour?

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8. Electronic Scheduled Waste Information

System (eSWIS)
9. Inventory information for schedule waste from
waste generator to prescribed premises.

SUMMARY

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Now, Did you manage to

❑ Identified the regulations require for appropriate SW REFERENCES

storage at certain event?
❑ Design storage area? What document that you 1. Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations
2005
should use in SW management?
❑ Identified documents for the safety precautions 2. Guidelines for Packaging, Labelling and Storage of
during SW handling? Scheduled Wastes in Malaysia.
❑ Understand the collection procedure and what is the 3. Guidelines for the Application of Special Management of
required document? Scheduled Waste.
4. MS 2304:2010 – Practice for Managing Scheduled Wastes
Containers.
5. Guidelines for Non-Rigid Scheduled Waste Containers:
REVISION ON STORAGE Packaging and Labelling
& COLLECTION
6. Best Management Practices: Handbook for Hazardous
Waste Containers, USEPA, 1997 Kami Memimpin We Lead
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