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Home My WebLink AboutDSHW-2023-004758 - 0901a068811f7e87ALS Laboratories [1] 2023-05-10 ALS Laboratories, Limited Compliance Evaluation Inspection FY2021 Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control Facility Inspected: ALS Laboratories Date of Inspection: April 27, 2023 Facility Address: 960 West Levoy Drive Taylorsville, UT, 84123 County: Salt Lake EPA ID No.: UTD 981 551 294 Generator Status: Large Quantity Generator (LQG) Type of Inspection: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) Participants: Adam Wingate, DWMRC Erika Greenwell, DWMRC Shane Stewart, HSE Manager, ALS LHD Contact Date: April 11, 2023 Facility Contact Date: N / A Time In / Time Out: 0900 / 1215 Prepared By: Adam Wingate Background: ALS Laboratories is an environmental analysis lab that primarily focusses on occupational hygiene. The facility is divided into multiple different rooms/labs. Waste is primarily generated as effluent from analysis machines, collected in satellite accumulation areas, and then moved to the central accumulation area by Shane. Clean Harbors Environmental Services is the primary (only) transporter for the facility. The facility was last inspected in November 2019. This inspection resulted in a close out letter (DSHW-2019-017262). Narrative: Erika and I arrived at the facility at 0900. We signed in at the front desk, and the receptionist summoned Shane. We had a brief opening meeting in a near-by conference room, and then inspected the facility (see below). After the facility inspection, we returned to the conference room and reviewed documentation (see below). Hazardous Waste Management and Storage As mentioned above, ALS is organized by analysis, and calls each room by the analysis conducted in it. During the inspection, we reviewed satellite accumulation areas in the ICP lab, metals prep lab, XRD lab, HPLC lab, ICP-MS lab, semi-volatiles lab, pesticides lab, dietary supplement lab, wet chem lab, and organic prep lab. ALS Laboratories [2] 2023-05-10 Each piece of equipment in these labs had an associated container that served as a satellite container. Each lab also had an empty container ready to replace the satellite when it was full. Operators replaced the full satellite with the empty replacement, and would notify Shane, who would transport the full containers to the central accumulation area. Each lab also had satellite containers for contaminated debris and clean up materials. Each lab also had numerous, well marked spill kits and emergency equipment. After inspecting the labs, we visited the Glass Wash Room. Acid baths used to clean glassware are put through a neutralization system and discharged to the POTW. ALS had notification and documentation from the POTW permitting this action. Lastly, we visited the central accumulation area. Shane indicated that he and one other employee are the only people who put waste into the central accumulation area. There were several 55-gallon drums containing various waste streams. All of them were well segregated, properly labelled, and properly managed. There was also a pallet of lab packs prepared by Clean Harbors as part of Emergency Permit UT-008-2023. These were also properly managed. ALS also had a container of universal waste lamps and universal waste batteries. Both were closed, properly labelled, and within the 1 year accumulation start date. Ultimately, ALS showed exceptional waste management practices, and no issues were noted. Contingency Plans and Quick Reference Guide Erika reviewed the contingency plan and quick reference guide. The quick reference guide was missing a map with routes to access waste, a statement that the facility did not have wastes that required special medical treatment, and flow rates for fire hydrants. In an email received Monday, May 1, Shane provided an updated Quick Reference Guide that contained the missing information (see Attachment 1). Personnel Training Shane was able to provide a list of all personnel who required training, records of those personnel receiving training, and the training material. All individuals noted to have signed manifests had received DOT training. No issues were noted. Recordkeeping and Manifests Shane was able to provide all required documents. Manifests and LDRs from the last three years were available. There were two manifests from previous years that would have required an exception report. However, at the time of the inspection, ALS had received a signed copy from the disposal facility. We informed Shane about the Exception Reporting requirements, and told him to please submit these reports if needed in the future. Compliance Status: R315-262-11: Hazardous Waste Determination ALS analyses all waste streams in-house and provides this information to Clean Harbors. No issues noted. ALS Laboratories [3] 2023-05-10 R315-262-12: EPA Identification Numbers ALS has an EPA ID. No issues noted. R315-262-15 Satellite Accumulation No issues noted. R315-262-20: Manifest No issues noted. R315-262-30 to 33: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding No issues noted. R315-262-17: Accumulation Time No issues noted. R315-262-17: Container Management No issues noted. R315-262-17: Tank Management Not Applicable R315-262-17: Preparedness and Prevention – Training No issues noted. R315-262-250 through 265: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Quick reference guide was missing a few elements. These have already been corrected, and the facility is in compliance. R315-262-40: Recordkeeping No issues noted. R315-262-41: Biennial Reporting No issues noted. R315-262-42: Exception Reporting Inspectors noticed two manifests that would have required an exception report. The facility has already received the return manifest copies, and Shane indicated he will submit manifest exception reports in the future. R315-268: Land Disposal Restrictions No issues noted. R315-273: Standards for Universal Waste No issues noted. R315-262-265 and R315-261-420: Spill Response No issues noted. Findings / Concerns: 1. Quick reference guide was missing a few elements. These have already been corrected. ALS Laboratories [4] 2023-05-10 2. Inspectors noticed two manifests that would have required an exception report. The facility has already received the return manifest copies, and Shane indicated he will submit manifest exception reports in the future. Recommendation: Close Out Letter Inspector Signature: Date: May 10, 2023 Attachments: 1. Photos 2. Correspondence with Shane and Quick Reference Guide Attachment 1 Photos 001 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 002 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Container in ICP Lab SAA Container Label 003 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 004 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Container in ICP Lab SAA Container Label 005 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 006 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Container in ICP Lab SAA Container Label 007 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 008 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Containers in Metals Prep Lab SAA Container Label 009 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 010 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Container Label SAA Containers in Metals Prep Lab 011 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 012 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA Container Label Spill Kit in Metals Prep Lab 013 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 014 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory SAA in Metals Prep Lab Spill Kit in Lab 015 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 016 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Spill Kit and SAA Emergency Information Posted in Labs 017 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 018 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Acid Neutralization Container Acid Neutralization Container and Labelling 019 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 020 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Containers in CAA CAA Container Labelling 021 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 022 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory CAA Container Labelling Universal Waste Lamps Container in CAA 023 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 024 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Containers in CAA CAA Container Labelling 025 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 026 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory CAA Container Labelling Lab Packs and Containers in CAA 027 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 028 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory CAA Container Labelling CAA Container Labelling 029 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 030 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Lab Packs from Emergency Permit UT-008-2023 Used Oil Container in CAA 031 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 032 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Used Oil Labelling Emergency Information in CAA 033 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 034 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Emergency Information in CAA Emergency Information in CAA 035 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory 036 2023-04-27 ALS Laboratory Universal Waste Batteries in CAA Universal Waste Batteries Label Attachment 2 Correspondence with Shane and Corrected Quick Reference Guide 5/1/23, 4:06 PM State of Utah Mail - ALS Quick Reference Guide Update https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c47edfec7b&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1764718260118510694&simpl=msg-f:176471826011851069…1/2 Adam Wingate <awingate@utah.gov> ALS Quick Reference Guide Update 2 messages Shane Stewart <Shane.Stewart@alsglobal.com>Mon, May 1, 2023 at 12:41 PM To: "awingate@utah.gov" <awingate@utah.gov> Cc: "egreenwell@utah.gov" <egreenwell@utah.gov> Hey Adam – I have attached the Quick Reference Guide update so you can check the changes. I have added the routes to the waste areas, the fire hydrant flow rates, and the statement about special medical statement. Let me know if you need anything else. Shane Stewart HSE Manager/ RSO ALS Environmental, Salt Lake City Laboratory O: +1 801 266 7700 M: +1 801 349 0728 shane.stewart@alsglobal.com 960 W LeVoy Dr, Suite 115 Salt Lake City, UT 84123 alsglobal.com 05012023 ALS SLC Quick Reference Guide.pdf 795K Adam Wingate <awingate@utah.gov>Mon, May 1, 2023 at 4:06 PM To: Shane Stewart <Shane.Stewart@alsglobal.com> Cc: "egreenwell@utah.gov" <egreenwell@utah.gov> Hi Shane, The Quick Reference Guide looks great - thanks for sending it along. I will finish my report and hopefully have an official letter out to you in the next week or two. Cheers, Adam [Quoted text hidden] 5/1/23, 4:06 PM State of Utah Mail - ALS Quick Reference Guide Update https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c47edfec7b&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1764718260118510694&simpl=msg-f:176471826011851069…2/2 -- Adam Wingate Environmental Engineer | Hazardous Waste He / Him Office: (385) 499-0293 Front Desk: (801) 536-0200 wasteandradiation.utah.gov Emails to and from this email address may be considered public records and thus subject to Utah GRAMA requirements. Statements made in this email do not constitute the official position of the Director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. If you desire a statement of the Division Director's position, please submit a written request to the Director, including copies of documents relevant to your request Quick Reference Guide SLC-HSE-008 P1 of 4 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com Location ALS Salt Lake 960 West LeVoy Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84123 Phone number: 801-266-7700 Contacts: Shane Stewart, HSE/Hazardous Waste Manager Types/Names of Hazardous Waste and Estimated Amounts Autosampler Vials 55 gal drum Methylene Chloride Contaminated Solids 55 gal drum Non-Halogenated Solvent (Flammable) 2x 55 gal drums Halogenated Solvent Mixture 2 x 55 gal drums Acidified Liquid Waste 2 x 55 gal drums Emergency Coordinators Lead Shane Stewart HSE/Hazardous Waste Manager 252/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)349-0728 Alternate 1 Miles Hicken Facilities Manger 203/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)879-0070 Alternate 2 Steve Sagers Organic Manager 256/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)898-0883 Alternate 3 Christopher Coleman Inorganics Manager 301/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)915-7547 Alternate 4 Brent Stephens General Manger, Salt Lake 251/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)835-9610 Alternate Neil Edwards Computer/ Facility Support 361/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)712-5987 Alternate Joanna Sanchez Inorganic Chemist 248/ (801)266-7700 Cell- (801)580-4715 Special Medi c al Treatment ALS Salt Lake does not have any hazardous wastes where exposure would require unique or special treatment by medical or hospital staff Quick Reference Guide SLC-HSE-008 P2 of 4 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com Map Where Hazardous Waste is Generated, Accumulated & Stored, and Spill Kit Locations Central Accumulation Area Satellite Accumulation Area Spill Kit Quick Reference Guide SLC-HSE-008 P3 of 4 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com Evacuation Map Evacuatio n Muster Point Secondary Muster Point N Hazardous Waste Area Liquid Gas Storage, Argon and Nitrogen Water Shutoff Gas Shutoff Electrical Shutoff Compressed Gas Storage Area Fire Hydrant 2230 gpm 108 psi 98 residual 2230 gpm 108 psi 98 residual 2230 gpm 108 psi 98 residual Quick Reference Guide SLC-HSE-008 P4 of 4 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com Evacuation Routes, Fire Alarms, and Fire Extinguishers