Not all jobsite waste is created equal — know what’s hazardous before you toss it.
Why It Matters:
Construction and maintenance work can produce waste materials that pose serious risks to health and the environment. Misidentifying these materials can lead to improper disposal, regulatory fines, and harmful exposures.
Key Points:
- Hazardous waste includes items like used solvents, paint thinners, oily rags, contaminated soil, and certain cleaning agents.
- Always refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on whether a material is considered hazardous.
- Labels must clearly identify hazardous waste containers — including accumulation start dates.
- Never mix hazardous waste with regular trash or pour it down drains, sinks, or onto the ground.
- Report any unknown substances or suspicious containers immediately to a supervisor.
✅ Knowing what you’re dealing with keeps you — and the jobsite — safer.
Ask the Crew:
- Do we know how to identify hazardous waste materials?
- Are our disposal containers properly labeled and segregated?
