Policy Purpose
· To protect the health and safety of USC faculty, staff, students and visitors through safe handling and disposal of chemical, infectious, and radioactive wastes, while fostering a strong safety culture that emphasizes shared responsibility and proactive risk management;
· To explore new technologies to reduce costs of hazardous waste disposal, in alignment with a culture of sustainability and safety consciousness; and
· To help ensure that hazardous wastes are disposed of in accordance with all applicable governmental regulations (e.g., 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Health and Safety Codes, and 22 California Code of Regulations, etc.), reinforcing USC’s commitment to compliance and a culture of safety excellence.
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