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Environmental Health and Safety
Summary Policy
on EHS Issues
Follow Institute
rules and policies as published in the Student Handbook and EHS guidelines described
in the Institute's Waste Disposal Guide and the Pratt Institute Guide to the Safe Use of Art Materials.
Highlights include:
- No smoking in buildings, residence
halls (unless otherwise designated) and on fire escapes.
- No turpentine;
it is banned.
- DO NOT spray aerosol cans in the Shop. Spray only in
appropriately ventilated spray booths.
Waste Disposal
- Wherever possible, RECYCLE or RECOVER.
- DISPOSE of waste
according to the Pratt Institute Waste Disposal Guide
- Use Environmental
Stations to dispose of, or recycle, waste. [Find out the locations of the closest
Hazardous Waste Container and Brush Cleaning Station]
- Depositing
hazardous waste into a receptacle for non-hazardous waste may potentially CONTAMINATE
the entire contents so that it becomes regulated waste requiring proper disposal,
regardless of the amount deposited – it is also illegal and costly.
- Improper disposal of trash violates Pratt waste disposal policies. Offenders
are subject to Institute disciplinary actions, as well as potential civil
and criminal penalties by Federal, State and City authorities.
Storage
Store all solvents or paints in proper containers. All containers have to be tightly
sealed, clearly labeled with owner’s name, content information and
date stored.
Clean-Up
Wipe up all spills
immediately. Discard oil/solvent soaked rags or towels in designated Hazardous
Waste Container.
When in doubt, ask the technician or staff on duty, or
ask your instructor.
Important Phone Numbers
EHS
Office: Steuben 1: 718-399-4250
Physical Plant, Steuben 1: 718-636-3579
Security, ENG 1: 718-636-3540/1
Emergency Health Services, WRH 115: 718-399-4542
Reference:
Pratt Institute Waste Disposal Guide, Pratt Institute Guide to the Safe Use
of Art Materials, available at the Provost’s Office, Student
Handbook.
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