BEST PRACTICES

Even when not required by environmental regulations, the following best practices are recommended.

• Establish and maintain a PCB management system that includes proper identification, marking, record keeping, inspection, and testing of PCB related equipment.
• Training programmes should include hazards associated with PCBs and procedures for proper storage and disposal.
• Emergency response and SPCC Plans should include sections on how to prevent and respond to potential spills or releases of PCBs or PCB contaminated material.
• Label all equipment that contains oil as “PCB contaminated material” or as “non-PCB contaminated” equipment.
• To the extent reasonable and cost effective, replace PCB materials and PCB contaminated materials with non-PCB products. Equipment that no longer contains PCBs or PCB contaminated material can then be reclassified and labeled as “non-PCB contaminated”.
• Assign responsibility and accountability for PCB items to specific personnel.
• Test bulk used oil for PCBs if there is reason to believe the oil may be contaminated with PCBs.