Toxic Substances and Hazardous

and Nuclear Waste: Control and

Treatment
 Toxic Substances

substance that can be poisonous

or cause health effects.

Toxicity can manifest in various ways,

such as causing illness, injury, or death.

Examples of toxic substances include certain

chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, pollutants,
and other harmful materials.
 Nuclear Waste

materials that are no longer needed and have

become radioactive as a result of being used in
nuclear reactions.

waste is generated from various sources, primarily

nuclear power plants, as well as medical, industrial,
and research activities involving radioactive
materials.

Examples of nuclear waste are Spent Nuclear

Fuel (SNF), Radioactive Byproducts and
Contaminated Materials
Importance of Control and Treatment

Control and treatment of toxic

substances, hazardous materials, and
nuclear waste are crucial for
safeguarding human health, preserving
the environment, and preventing
catastrophic incidents. Effective
control measures help minimize
accidental releases and exposure,
reducing the potential harm posed by
toxic substances.
 RA 6969 Toxic Substances and Hazardous and
Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
This program of the DENR-EMB covers the sound and proper management of
industrial chemicals and hazardous wastes in all aspects of its life cycle, from
importation, manufacture, distribution, transportation, use and disposal.
Hierarchy
of Control
 Globally • Internationally agreed-upon system
Harmonized to standardize chemical hazard
classification communication.
System of
Classification and • Criteria for classifying substances and
Labeling of mixtures according to their physical,
health and environmental hazard
Chemicals (GHS)
– International
Labour
Organization
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling
of Chemicals (GHS)
Process Safety This section contains
requirements for preventing
Management of
or minimizing the
Highly consequence of
Hazardous catastrophic releases of
Chemical toxic, reactive, flammable or
Standards explosive chemicals. These
(OSHA) releases may result in toxic,
fire or explosion hazard.
 Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause
serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Gloves Goggles Apron

Footwear Face Shield Respirator

 Incineration (EPA, 2021)
Process of burning hazardous materials at
temperatures high enough to destroy contaminants.
 An engineered facility designed
for the safe disposal of waste. It
is a site where the urban local
ecured Landfill bodies can take waste to be
(EPA, 2021) buried and compacted in a
manner that ensures safe
containment and degradation
of waste over a period of time,
ultimately becoming a prt of
nature.
 Toxic It protects human health and
Substances the environment, authorizing
Control Act EPA to issue rules and requiring
the tesing of specific chemicals.
(EPA, 2021)
Dry Cask Storage (NRC, 2021)

Allows spent fuel that

has already been cooled
in the spent fuel pool for
at least one year to be
surrounded by inert gas
inside a container called
a cask.
Reminders….
Always treat toxic substances, hazardous materials, and
nuclear waste with extreme caution, using appropriate
protective gear and following safety guidelines.

Ensure strict compliance with disposal regulations and

protocols to prevent environmental contamination and
safeguard public health.

Prioritize safety over convenience. Implement measures to

minimize exposure and risks associated with handling,
transporting and disposing these substances.
Thank You!