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32: Polychlorinated Biphenyls
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Overview Requirements Standards Definitions    

Requirements: Roles and Responsibilities

PCBs Program Manager

The PCBs program manager will

  • Compile and maintain the PCB annual document log
  • Provide guidance on PCB-related issues

Waste Management Group

The Waste Management (WM) Group will

  • Coordinate the disposal of non-radiological hazardous waste, including oil contaminated with PCBs
  • Maintain the waste disposal records for all PCB-related items
  • Respond to PCB-related spills during business hours

Conventional and Experimental Facilities Department

The Conventional and Experimental Facilities (CEF) Department will

  • Maintain a preventive maintenance (PM) program for all on-site equipment
  • Inspect transformers and keep records of inspection

Managers and Supervisors

Managers and supervisors will

  • Determine appropriate PCB training requirements and qualifications for persons working with PCB equipment.
  • Ensure that equipment containing oil or PCBs is correctly labeled
  • Ensure all equipment inspections are performed and documented
  • Ensure proper secondary containment of PCB-containing equipment
  • Ensure proper spill-control measures are available/ready

Personnel

All SLAC personnel, subcontractors, users, and visitors who perform work on PCB-containing equipment will

  • Review projects with their supervisor to determine any PCB-related hazards and the appropriate applicable training
  • Wear applicable PPE
  • Use safe and environmentally sound work practices
  • Immediately report incidents of leaks or spills to their supervisor or SLAC Safeguards and Security


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