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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
Date of Revision: November 19, 2020

I. POLICY STATEMENT:

Circo Apparel Corporation is committed to the safe and responsible management

of hazardous waste, not only because failure to do so can result in civil and criminal
penalties, but because the facility undertakings to be a good citizen concerning the local
and global environmental law.

The purpose of this Hazardous Waste Management Procedures is to provide

information and guidance to the facility about the hazardous waste generated formulated
to RA 6969 or known as Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control
Act of 1990.

II. SCOPE:

o The coverage of these procedures includes the hazardous waste generated in

the area/process of:
 Production: Rags with Machine Oil, Busted Fluorescent and Lamps
 Maintenance: A contaminated container with machine oil.
o This Procedure will cover the Hazardous Waste:
 Generation
 Segregation
 Labeling
 Collection
 Storage
 Transport
 Treatment
 Disposal
o This Procedure does not cover the RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act)
o Emergency Program and Spill Response Plan

III. IMPLEMENTATION AND PROCEDURE:

A. IMPLEMENTATION AND PROCEDURE DETAILS
1. Generation of Hazardous Waste
 Minimize the number of Hazardous materials used.
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 Monitor the Hazardous Waste Generated in the Hazardous Waste Storage.

2. Segregation and Labeling of Hazardous Waste
 The area/department that generates Hazardous Waste shall inform the PCO
or Pollution Control Officer for proper handling and storing.
 The segregation shall accordance with Hazardous Waste Type.
 The Healthcare Waste shall segregate with a closed bin.
 The hazardous waste shall put in an appropriate container with a label and
classification according to the requirements of DAO-2013-22. Refer to
Annex A.: GHS Label Size Requirement.
3. Collection of Hazardous Waste
 The trained Hazardous Waste Handlers will collect the Hazardous Waste.
 Waste Containers should not be more than 80% full and they must be
turned over regularly to maintain chemical stability.

4. Storage of Hazardous Waste

 The trained Hazardous Waste Handlers shall properly store and labeled at
the Hazardous Waste Storage Area.
5. Transport, Treatment, and Final Disposal of Hazardous Waste
 Transport, treatment, and disposal shall be arranged by a third party service
provider approved TSD Facility by the DENR.
 The PCO shall ensure that the TSD Facility complies with the requirements
of DAO-2013-22.
 In the case where the TSD Facility was issued a Notice of Violation or
Cease and Disease order (CDO), the contract shall immediately terminate
and has to undergo appropriate qualification again.
 The Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan shall be prepared and discussed
accordingly with the TSD Facility.
6. All Personnel directly handling hazardous waste shall be trained and oriented on
these guidelines. The topics shall include:

 Local Law and Global Law Standards concerning hazardous waste

management.
 Waste Type and Classification
 Hazards and Risks in handling hazardous waste according to MSDS.
 Proper Labeling and Storing.
 How to minimize the waste generated.
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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
Date of Revision: November 19, 2020

 Spill Response during an emergency.

 Importance of PPE or Personal Protective Equipment.
 Fill-out the Weekly Monitoring of Hazardous Waste by the trained
handlers.
B. EMERGENCY PROGRAM AND SPILL RESPONSE PLAN

1. BUSTED FLUORESCENT LAMPS:

PURPOSE: Safeguarding used lamps from breaking will minimize the release
of mercury into the environment.

CAUTION: Mercury is released from broken lamps and mercury-contaminated

vaporizes at room temperature. Mercury vapor is extremely toxic. It can be more
harmful to inhale the vapor from a bead of mercury than to ingest the same bead. At
room temperature, mercury evaporates readily into invisible, odorless, and tasteless,
and potentially harmful elements.

Ambient mercury levels in the breathing zone can be controlled if personnel are aware
of and trained in mercury management. Be conscious of the hazard of unseen mercury
contamination in cracks, corners, and untreated containers.

HANDLING PROCEDURES:

Employees must wear proper safety equipment such as:

1. Gloves made of leather or equivalent
2. Safety glasses with side shields or full face shield
3. Safety toed shoes.

A. Handling of unbroken fluorescent lamps.

STEP 1 Place used lamps into new or used lamp boxes (the original egg crate material
does not have to be placed back into the boxes) and tape the ends to secure the box, but
do not make it hermetically sealed (airtight).

 Broken or crushed lamps are packaged in an approved container.

 Badly damaged boxes, wet boxes are to be replaced.
 Boxes are kept in a secure, dry area.
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Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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 Pallets are labeled as used mercury Lamps

STEP 2 Employees who handle universal waste shall wash hands with soap and water
when beginning a work shift, break, and upon completion of the work. No tobacco
materials, food, or beverages are permitted inside the storage.

STEP 3: The proper use of the prescribed safety equipment will protect the employees
from the potential dangers of contamination from mercury.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE-BREAKAGE

PURPOSE: To ensure that accidental breakage is cleaned up without spreading the

mercury and with minimum exposure to employees.

EMERGENCIES

In the event of any emergency – fire, spill, etc. - Security will then contact the
appropriate numbers posted on the guard's table.

BACKGROUND: Lamps are fragile and they can easily break. The regulations
distinguish between accidental breakage that occurs during normal transport and
intentional breakage or crushing.

CAUTION:

1. If a lamp breaks, close off the room to other parts of the building.
2. Open a window to disperse any vapor that may escape, and leave the room at least
15 minutes.
3. Carefully scoop up the fragments with a stiff paper or broom and dustpan and
wipe the area with a disposable paper towel to remove all glass fragments.
4. Do not use a vacuum, as this disperses the mercury over a wider area.
5. All fragments should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and properly disposed of. A
hazardous lamp that is broken must be cleaned up and placed in a container. The
container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with lamps, and lacking
evidence of spillage.
2. CONTAMINATED MATERIALS (GALLONS AND RAGS TAINTED WITH
OIL). The rags, towels, and absorbents that are contaminated with oil or used for
an oil spill cleanup must be collected and disposed of as used oil debris. The
container must be properly labeled as "used oil" while in storage and the contents
disposed of with a licensed treated/transporter hauler.
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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
Date of Revision: November 19, 2020

 Collection: Rags, Towels (cloth and paper), and debris contaminated with oil must
be stored in drums or red safety cans. These containers must be labeled as Used
Oil and remain closed. Secondary containment is necessary when liquid is present
in the container.
 Disposal: Contact the TSD facility duly for the disposal

IV. MONITORING AND EVALUATION:

The Pollution Control Officer shall ensure:

 Compliance to DAO-2013-22 and Evaluate the effectiveness of these

Procedures.
 To immediately address the top management the potential environmental
risk/impact of activity in the workplace.

Prepared by: Policy Authorized By:

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Laarni M. Sotto Ms. Marcelina V. Sagala
Pollution Control Officer President/Owner

Notified to:

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Victoria B. Solomon Glady O. Lopez

Production Supervisor Production Supervisor

EMPLOYEE’S REPRESENTATIVE:

Finishing Department Sewing Department

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LUCE, MARIVIC MANLANGIT,
JURILOU

Quality Controller Sewing Maintenance

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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
Date of Revision: November 19, 2020
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Designation Designation

ANNEX A: GHS Label Size Requirements in the Philippines

Table 2.4.6.1 Criteria for flammable liquids

Category Criteria
1 Flashpoint <23°C and initial boiling point <35°C
2 Flashpoint <23°C and initial boiling point >35°C
3 Flashpoint > 23°C and < 60°C
Note 1: Gas oils, diesel and light heating oils in the flashpoint range of 55°C to 75°C may be regarded as
a special group for some regulatory purposes.
Note 2: Liquids with a flashpoint of more than 35°C and not more than 60°C may be regarded as non-
flammable liquids for some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport) if negative results have been obtained in
the sustained combustibility test L.2 of Part III, section 32 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous, Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Note 3: Viscous flammable liquids such as paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, adhesives, and polishes
may be regarded as a special group for some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport)> The classification or
the decision to consider these liquids as non-flammable may be determined by the pertinent regulation
or competent authority.
Note 4: Aerosols should not be classified as flammable liquids. See Section 2.4.3
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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
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2.4.7.3.2 Judgment of "Not Classified" Solids known to be non-combustible or flame-resistant by
literature and in-house data, or knowledge regarding oxidation/ reduction reactions, shall be “Not
Classified”.

Hazardous Waste Yellow Label

HAZARDOUS WASTE
HW Class and No.  

Characteristic and Form  

Volume  
Waste Information

Packaging Date  

Shipping Date  

Waste Transport Record No.  

ID No.  

Generator Information
Name  

Address  
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Document Title: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Manual Title: Republic Act No. 6969 “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990
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Date of Issuance : November 20, 2013 DOCUMENT NO. EMS-02
Date of Last Review: November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 7
Date of Revision: November 19, 2020

Telephone No.  

Shipping Date  

Name of PCO