PCB管理

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Environmental 健康 and 安全 (EHS) coordinates the management and disposal of PCBs and PCB articles that are found on campus. EHS works closely with Facilities to identify PCB sources, remove these sources and respond to potential spills.

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Older fluorescent light ballasts are the most common source of PCBs on the University of Idaho campus. Ballasts manufactured before July 1, 1979 may contain PCBs. Ballasts manufactured between July 1, 1978年和7月1日, 1998 that do not contain PCBs must be labeled "没有多氯联苯."

警惕他人 potential sources of PCBs. 知道 how to handle potential PCB sources and how to respond to spills of potential PCB material.

Contact EHS if you have any questions or concerns about potential PCB items.

什么是多氯联苯?

Polychlorinated biphenyls (or PCBs) are a group of colorless oils which were used extensively during the 50's, 60's and 70's in applications requiring highly stable oils possessing low conductivity and flammability properties. PCBs were used extensively in capacitors, transformers and heat transfer systems. PCBs were also used in vacuum pumps, 液压流体, 可塑剂, 阻燃剂, 蜡填充剂, 除尘器, 农药填充剂, 油墨, 润滑剂, cutting oils and in carbonless reproducing paper.

Because of their toxicity and persistence in the environment, the domestic production of PCBs was banned in 1977. Toxic effects in humans include chloracne, pigmentation of the skin and nails, 眼液过多, 眼睑肿胀, distinctive hair follicles and gastrointestinal disturbances. PCBs are listed as a carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). PCBs and PCB containing articles are regulated by the EPA under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and are not regulated as a hazardous waste. PCB法规, 在污染, regulate the disposal of PCB articles (and PCBs) and regulate the cleanup of PCBs when released into the environment.

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• Environmental 浪费 Awareness Training for Custodians
• Environmental 浪费 Awareness Training for Shops and Maintenance
• Hazardous 浪费 Management Workshop for Laboratory Operations
• Hazardous 浪费 Management Workshop for Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG)

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马克·波尔斯
有害物质 Specialist
208-885-6279
borth@rockmark.net

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有害物质 Technician
208-885-6524
safety@rockmark.net