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

codyd**At_Symbol_Here**sunysuffolk.edu 

 

On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 10:28 AM Tricia Hahn <THahn**At_Symbol_Here**jbu.edu> wrote:

I'm looking for specific OSHA/EPA regulations that address how chemistry and biology lab coats should be cleaned.

Any help?

Thanks!

 

Tricia Hahn

 

Tricia Hahn | Chemical Hygiene Officer
Instructor of Chemistry | Chemistry Lab Manager

479.524.7253 | Bell Science Hall 104 | thahn**At_Symbol_Here**jbu.edu

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