Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsRegulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 202015. Disposal of hazardous chemical agents |
An employer must, as far as is reasonably practicable—
| (a) | recycle all HCA waste; |
| (b) | ensure that all HCA waste is classified and disposed of as waste in terms of the following legislation: |
| (i) | The Waste Classification and Management Regulations, 2013, published as Government Notice No. R. 634 of 23 August 2013; and |
| (ii) | the National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal, published as Government Notice No. R. 635 of 23 August 2013; and |
| (c) | ensure that all collectable HCA waste is placed in containers that prevent the likelihood of exposure during handling; |
| (d) | ensure that all vehicles, reusable containers and covers, which have been in contact with HCA waste, are cleaned and decontaminated after use in such a way that the vehicles, containers or covers do not cause a hazard inside or outside the premises concerned; |
| (e) | ensure that all employees occupied in the collection, transport and disposal of HCA waste, who may be exposed to that waste, are provided with suitable personal protective equipment; and |
| (f) | ensure that if the services of a waste disposal contractor are used, a provision is incorporated into the contract stating that the contractor must also comply with the provisions of these regulations. |