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Contingency Plan - Hazardous Materials

Summary

This document provides emergency information that would be needed in the event of a chemical emergency, including fire, explosion and spill, at Clayton State University (CSU). This Contingency Plan is being provided to organizations in the Clayton County area that could be involved in rendering services during a chemical emergency situation on campus.

This Contingency Plan is designed to minimize hazards to human health and the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous materials to the air, soil, or surface water.

Introduction

Clayton State University (CSU) currently operates as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG). The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has issued CSU the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Identification Number GAR000060079. This number applies to the entire University and is referred to as the “Facility” by the EPA/EPD.

The Department of Public Safety at CSU operates and provides safety and security services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are the first responders to all accidents and emergencies on campus. Public Safety has the authority to call upon and employ the resources needed to carry out the contingency plan and all emergency procedures. Public Safety officers can be reached at (678) 466-4050.

Emergency Procedures

Response Directory

The Department of Public Safety 678-466-4050
Morrow Police Department 911
Darren Thomas, Executive Director of Facilities Management 678-466-4249
Lashaundra Fambro, EH&S Coordinator 678-466-4868
Dr. Paul Melvin, Director of the School of Sciences 678-466-4789
Southern Regional Medical Center 770-991-8000
Clayton County Water Authority 770-478-7496
State Emergency Contacts Telephone Numbers

Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Environmental Emergency

 800-241-4113
National Emergency Contacts Telephone Numbers

Environmental Protection Agency
National Response Center

 800-424-8802
Georgia Poison Center 800-282-5846

Hazardous Waste

There are three major sources of both hazardous and universal waste generation on campus:

  1. Facilities Management, located in the Maintenance and Warehouse building.
  2. Biology and Chemistry labs, located in Magnolia Hall, Lab Annex, and Lakeview Discovery Science Center.
  3. Art Studio, located in the Arts and Sciences Building, Studio #101.

The campus generates varying amounts of waste that fall into the following Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classes.

DOT Hazard Class Name of Class or Division Examples of Material Generated
Class 3 Flammable (and Combustible) Liquid Mineral Spirits, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Hexane, Propanol, Ethyl Ether
Class 8 Corrosive material Acetic Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Formic Acid
Class 6.1 Poisonous materials Phenol
Class 5.1 Oxidizer Ammonium Peroxydisulfate, Chromium Nitrate, Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Nitrate
Class 9 Miscellaneous Materials Acetates, Oxides, Sulfates,
Class 2.1 Flammable Gas Acetylene,
Class 2.2 Non-flammable gas Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
Class 4.1 Flammable Solid Paraformaldehyde, ,
Class 4.3 Dangerous When Wet Material Sodium Metal, Sodium Hydride, Sodium Ethoxide, Sodium Borohydride, Barium, Chlorotrimethylsilane
Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Material Lithium Alkyls, Phosphorous
Class 1 Explosives Cartridges from Weapons

Locations of Hazardous and Universal Waste Accumulation Areas

Facilities Management Maintenance Building

  • 110 gallon oil drum of diesel- landscape shed
  • AST- 500 gallon unleaded gas- parking lot
  • AST- 250 gallon used oil- landscape shed
  • Batteries/Ballast - warehouse
  • Spent Bulbs - warehouse
  • Pesticides - caged area in warehouse
  • Paint Shop - secured area in warehouse

Locations of Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Areas

Arts and Sciences Building

  • Studio Room #101

Facilities Management Maintenance Building

  • Maintenance stores spent bulbs in mechanical rooms. Full, sealed and labeled containers are sent to the designated universal waste area in the warehouse for pickup.

Lab Annex

  • Biology Lab Rooms #201 and #210
  • Chemistry Lab Room #202

Lakeside Discovery Science Center

  • Biology Lab Rooms #121, #122, #124, #125, #126, #141, #142, #146, #147, and #242
  • Chemistry Lab Rooms #222 and #244

Magnolia Hall

  • Biology Lab Rooms #120, # 122, #123, and #138
  • Chemistry Lab Rooms #178 and #179 

Inspections

The departments are responsible for regular inspections of each accumulation area. Inspections are conducted for spills, leaks, odors, and compliance with container management standards. Records are kept with the inspecting departments. Spill response materials and equipment are located in each accumulation area.