Environmental Health
Purpose
Rogue Community College is committed to the safe temporary storage, use and disposal of all universal and hazardous waste, electronic waste and to the prevention of exposures that could result in injury, illness, environmental incidents or property damage. Rogue Community College is also committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety codes and regulations.
Universal, Hazardous & Electronic Waste Program
To ensure that all affected employees and students are provided with the necessary information concerning the dangers of all universal, hazardous and electronic waste storage and disposal by Rogue Community College, the following Universal & Hazardous Waste Program has been established. All employees of Rogue Community College will participate and comply with all sections of the Universal & Hazardous Waste Program. The written Universal & Hazardous Waste Program is reviewed, updated and maintained by the Rogue Community College Risk Management Department.
Partial Universal and Hazardous Waste List
Aerosol Cans
Antifreeze
Batteries
Compressed Gas Tanks
Gasoline
Diesel
Light Bulbs (all types and sizes)
Parts Solvents
Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCB's
Pesticide Waste
Products Containing Mercury
Used Fuel Filters
Used Oil Products
Used Oil Filters
Used Refrigerant
Used Shop Towels/Rags
Waste Generated in a Science Lab
Partial Electronic Waste List
Any Type of Cables for Any Electronic Device
Any Type of Computer Printer
Any Type of Electronic Calculator
Laminator Machines
Battery Operated Wall Clocks
Computer Headphones
Computer Mouse's
Computer Keyboards
Scanners
Telephone Headsets
Telephones
Ten-Key Machines
Infectious Waste Program
Rogue Community College is also committed to the safe temporary storage and disposal of all infectious waste as defined by local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations. Rogue Community College is also committed to maintaining best practices as determined by various industry standards and community based professional organizations.
To ensure that all affected employees and students are provided with the necessary information concerning the dangers of all infectious waste storage and disposal by Rogue Community College, the following Infectious Waste Management Program has been established. All employees of Rogue Community College will participate and comply with all sections of the Infectious Waste Management Program. The written Infectious Waste Management Program is reviewed, updated and maintained by the Rogue Community College Risk Management Department.
Fuel Dispensing Program
Waste Water Program
Under Development
Storm Water Program
Under Development
Integrated Pest Management Program
Rogue Community College has adopted and implemented an Integrated Pest Management Program for all buildings and grounds within the district.
The Integrated Pest Management Program maintains pest populations below action threshold levels while, insuring minimal human exposure to health risks, inflicting minimal hazards on the environment, providing for effective monitoring through inspections and standardized record-keeping and evaluating the effect of the integrated pest management practices.
The Integrated Pest Management Program is maintained by the Facilities Department and an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator within Facilities is assigned to each campus.
This program serves as Rogue Community Colleges written Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program as required by ORS 634.700 to 634.750.
Community Right to Know Act Program
The Oregon Community Right to Know and Protection Act (ORS 453.307-414) requires Oregon employers to report their hazardous substances to OSFM, including where they are stored, and the hazards associated with them. OSFM's Community Right to Know (CR2K) Program tracks and maintains these records. Information is then provided to emergency planners, first responders, health professionals, and the public so that measures can be taken to protect the citizens of Oregon, their property, and the environment from the risks associated with these substances.
The Risk Management Department is responsible for managing compliance with the Oregon Community Right to Know and Protection Act for all district facilities and submits an annual report to the Oregon State Fire Marshall in the first quarter of each calendar year.
Additional Resources
Additional information regarding Universal, Hazardous and Electronic Waste can be found at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality website.
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Used Antifreeze
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Used Oil Management
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Waste Lamps
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Waste Batteries
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Used Computers and other Electronic Equipment
Oregon DEQ Fact Sheet – Aerosol Spray Cans