A hazardous material or substance that is used in the District can be potentially damaging to the health and well-being of students and staff. To determine if a product or substance is a hazardous material, information about the product would be needed. This information is available in a SafetyData Sheet (SDS). A SDS will list any hazardous ingredients in the product. A hazard determination is required before any product can be used in the District and can be evaluated upon request to the Safety Office.
SDS evaluations and SDS for products used in the District are kept on file in the Safety Office. There are a broad range of hazardous materials: Toxic agents are products that in normal use can range from poisonous to skin irritants and allergens. When improperly used, all hazardous materials can be harmful to humans and other living organisms. Corrosive chemicals are hazardous materials that can destroy or otherwise damage the skin or mucous membranes. Flammable or reactive materials are several substances that include flammable or combustible liquids, finely divided metals and powders, some classes of fibers, textiles or plastics, other chemicals that either evolve or absorb oxygen that can create a fire risk, explosives or oxidizers, materials in which dangerous heat buildup or pressure can occur, and also radioactive materials. Any hazardous material that becomes a waste to be discarded must undergo a hazardous waste determination as required by law. A hazardous waste determination can be made by contacting the Safety Office for guidance.
Hazardous Waste and Other Wastes
Any hazardous material that becomes a waste to be discarded must undergo a hazardous waste determination as required by law. Some wastes may be subject to federal regulations. The State of California also has identified certain wastes to be hazardous, biohazardous or restricted. Contact the Safety Office for guidance to properly dispose of hazardous wastes.
Federally regulated hazardous wastes are also referred to as RCRA (Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act) hazardous wastes which exhibit the characteristics of ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity and are identified in Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, part 261.
State of California regulated hazardous wastes are also referred to as non-RCRA or California hazardous wastes which exhibits other characteristics in addition to the characteristics that are federally regulated. Other non-RCRA or California hazardous wastes are regarded as extremely hazardous, restricted or special wastes. California hazardous wastes are identified in the California Code of Regulations Title 22 and Health and Safety Code.
Hazardous Material & Waste Management
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Manual - Manual
For Chemical Inventory & Storage Presntation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
For Hazardous Material & Waste Violations at Schools Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
For Hazardous Material/Wate Handling, Storage & Disposal Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
Hazard Communication
For Hazard Communication Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
Hazcom Handout
Medical Waste Management
Label for Unwanted Student Medication PDF
Label for Unwanted Student Medication MS Word
SDUSD Medical Waste Management Plan
Unclaimed Student Medication Pickup Request Form PDF
Unclaimed Student Medication Pickup Request Form MS Word
Sharps Management Program Flyer
Sharps Waste Removal Request Form PDF
Sharps Waste Removal Request Form MS Word
Bio-Hazard Waste
Guidelines for Managing Solid Biological Waste
Lab Specimens
Managing Dissected Preserved Lab Specimens
Chemical Lists - Prohibited, Restricted & Approved
Chemical List for Secondary Schools (High & Middle) - (Class I/Prohibited, Class II/Restricted & Class II/Approved)UPDATED JUNE 2019
Chemical List for Elementary Schools UPDATED JUNE 2019
Safety Data Sheets
For Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
SDS Quick Reference Guide
Spill Prevention
For Chemical Release & Spill Prevention Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
For Spill Prevention & Response for Bus Drivers https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
Paint Management
Unwanted Paint BMP's for PPO Staff
Managing Latex Paint Waste at Schools
Unwanted Paint BMP's for School Sites
Best Management Practices for Paint
For School Site Paint Management Presentation https://www.sandi.net/staff/safety-management/training-presentations
Universal Waste Management
EHS-004 Universal Waste Management UPDATED Feb 2021
Best Management Practices of CRT's