| Document ID (ISN) | 108172 |
| CIS number |
08-644 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ND 2278-209-07
|
| Author(s) |
Savary B., Vincent R. |
| Title |
Centres for the collection of diffuse hazardous wastes - Characterization of potential hazards |
| Original title |
Les centres de regroupement des déchets dangereux diffus - Caractérisation des risques potentiels [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 2007, No.209, p.23-29. 9 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hst.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/IntranetObject-accesParReference/ND%202278/$File/ND2278.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
The complexity of managing the disposal of low-concentration hazardous wastes is due to their nature and their highly-diverse sources. Furthermore, they are often contained in small-sized packaging. The objective of this study was to characterize chemical hazards in hazardous waste collection facilities. Work procedures in several centres were observed. These procedures are essentially manual and the protective measures implemented are often inadequate. The problem is even more pronounced for the collection of household hazardous waste, given that no analyses are carried out on wastes collected from public waste disposal facilities and no information on the possible presence of hazardous chemicals is currently communicated to the processing operators. Various measures aimed at improving the flow of information to the operators of waste disposal facilities are proposed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
disposal of harmful waste; refuse collection; health hazards; waste disposal; France |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
information dissemination; limitation of exposure; information of personnel; safety training in industry; job study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Environmental pollution
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
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