N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 1105.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Hw 1105.06 - Preparedness and Prevention

A very large quantity handler shall:

(a) Keep the following equipment appropriate for the types and quantities of waste being accumulated on-site at all times:

(1) Portable fire extinguishers;

(2) Fire control equipment, including special extinguishing equipment, such as equipment using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals;

(3) Spill control equipment; and

(4) Decontamination equipment;

(b) Maintain a path to and within the universal waste storage area unobstructed by any obstacles other than doors, which shall be unlocked at all times, to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire control equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of the universal waste storage area; and

(c) Post the following emergency telephone numbers and information at the nearest telephone to each universal waste pesticide storage area:

(1) The local fire department's local telephone number or 911 or both;

(2) The local police department's local telephone number or 911 or both;

(3) The telephone number of the department's emergency response team as listed in Appendix E, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

(4) The telephone number of the New Hampshire state police headquarters communications unit as listed in Appendix E, 24 hours per day;

(5) The local response team telephone number; and

(6) The steps to take in an emergency.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 1105.06

#7578, eff 10-13-01; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Hw 1100) ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12353, Effective 8/14/2017, Expires 8/14/2027.