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From: Clark, Eric J <CLARKEJ**At_Symbol_Here**LATTC.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Cleaning Lab coats
Date: Dec 12, 2024 14:53 UTC
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
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For hazardous waste textile items “including, but not limited to, shop towels, uniforms, gloves, and linens and towels which may become
soiled with hazardous waste during commercial or industrial use” are covered under HSC 25144.6, the Reusable soiled textile materials exemption. What that basically says is that if all of your lab coats go to a permitted industrial laundry facility,
then they’re the ones who must manage the dirty laundry and all the RCRA, EPA, and whatever other regs that might be out there. Your part is to get clean lab coats delivered back to you.
Eric
Eric Clark, MS, CCHO, CHMM
Environmental & Occupational
Health & Safety Specialist
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90015
T: 213-763-3632
F: 213-763-5392
From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
On Behalf Of Doug Cody
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:38 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Cleaning Lab coats
I am unaware of any specific regulations for the cleaning of lab coats. However, OSHA speaks to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). QUoated for the reg: "It is important that PPE be: • Selected based upon the hazard to the worker; • Properly
fitted and in some cases periodically refitted (e.g., respirators); • Conscientiously and properly worn; • Regularly maintained and replaced in accord with the manufacturer’s specifications; • Properly removed and disposed of to avoid contamination of self,
others or the environment; and • If reusable, properly removed, cleaned, disinfected and stored.
Doug Cody
Douglas S. Cody, CSP(RET), CSHM Emeritus, AA, BA, BS, MS, MA
Assistant Professor
Health Careers & PE Department – Ammerman - Fire Protection & Life Safety Studies
Past President of American Society of Safety Professionals LI Chapter
Past Chair NYSUT Health & Safety Committee
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 10:28 AM Tricia Hahn <THahn**At_Symbol_Here**jbu.edu> wrote:
