A hazardous material is any biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical item that has the ability to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. This could be as a result of the material itself or interaction with other materials.
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What are Hazardous Materials?
Hazardous materials are substances or chemicals that pose:
- A health hazard
- A physical hazard
- Harm to the environment
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Hazardous materials include but are not limited to:
- Laboratory chemicals
- Biological agents
- Radioactive materials
- Compressed gases
- Patient specimens
- Dry ice
- Refrigerants and related equipment
- Instruments/equipment that contain hazardous materials
- Batteries
- Hazardous (Chemical) Waste
- Biological Waste
- Radioactive Waste
- Asbestos
- Polychlorinated Biphenols (PCBs)
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What hazardous materials services does OES provide?
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Education, Training and Certification
- Transportation of Hazardous Materials to and from Clemson University Statewide Facilities for faculty, staff and students
- Hazardous Waste Management Training and Labels
- Waste Management and Removal for:
- Hazardous (chemical) Waste
- Biohazardous Waste
- Construction Waste
- Universal Waste (Lamps,Batteries,etc.)
- Pharmaceutical Waste
- Construction Site Waste
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How do I dispose of my hazardous waste?
Submit a Waste Pickup Request Form by clicking the link or by clicking Waste Pickup button on the OES home page.
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Can OES transport hazardous materials for me?
Yes! See our Hazmat Transport Service page.
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I need more Asbestos and Construction site information.
See our Asbestos and Construction Site Hazardous Materials and Waste pages for more information.
