National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

• SANS 10229-1- Transport of dangerous goods- Packaging and large packaging for road and railtransport Part 1: Packaging• SANS 10229-2 -. Transport of dangerous goods- Packaging and large packaging for road and railtransport Part 1: Large Packaging• SANS 10233 -. Transport of dangerous goods- Intermediate bulk containers for road and railtransport• SANS 102232 Part 3 and 4: emergency information systems response guides and emergency cards• National Road traffic Act 93 of 1996 enforced by the dangerous goods inspector and the trafficofficers, employed by the Department of transport and municipalities.SECTION 8: TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE7.1 Temporary storage areas for hazardous substances must comply with the followingrequirements:EHPs should monitor temporary storage areas for hazardous substances to ensure compliance with thefollowing requirements:a) The area must adequately illuminated and ventilated in accordance with the National BuildingRegulations and National Building Standards Act.b) The storage area must be rodent-proofed in accordance with the best available method.c) The floor surface must be free from cracks and must have a firm waterproof base to preventpermeation of storm water and constructed of a fire proof and theft resistant materials.d) The walls, fittings and shelving must be constructed of non combustible materialse) The storage area must be enclosed and secured to prevent unauthorized entry.f) The storage area must be marked/labelled with the relevant hazard symbols of the relevant wastestreams and have a written warning statement.g) Hazardous waste material must be separately stored from other chemicals or products.h) Hazardous waste must be stored separately to prevent possible reactions and spillages of materiali) Hazardous waste must be stored away from sources of heat and materials that are flammable andcan easily catch fire.j) The use of wood pallets should be avoided.k) Hazardous waste must be stored away from the door and areas with excessive pedestrian traffic.l) Safe and convenient height storage to be maintained to avoid accidental tip over.m) Hazardous waste containers must not be placed directly on the floor.n) Overcrowding hazardous waste containers shall be avoided.o) The storage area must be kept clean and dry at all times.1.6 Management of accidental spillagesAn EHP must monitor spillages of stored waste and transported waste to ensure that it is managed asfollows, to prevent surface and groundwater pollution and any public health hazardsa) The storage area must have a waterproof spillage area, with effective drainage system. The spillagearea must have a spill kit equipped with:b) Hazardous substances dealer’s premises must have an emergency response policy and strategy inplace, to deal with spills of infectious and chemical waste and such policy and strategy must include:• Means to notify the person designated to supervise and execute the clean up;• Clean up procedure for each type of spillage;• Spill kit, consisting of elbow length gloves, closed shoes, full overalls, safety glasses andrespirators; disinfectants; absorbent material; brooms, dustpans and shovels; and health care riskwaste containers and heavy duty plastic bags.• Procedures for the protection of the public and other personnel;• Procedures for the containment and disposal of types of hazardous waste;• Health and safety policy with proof that it has been communicated to all employees;• Means to notify the relevant authorities where necessary;• Arrangement of medical examination o for all affected personnel, including preventative treatmentcleaning procedures; andDOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 122